Privacy Policy for www.abuddies.com
Effective Date: 10/01/2023
At www.abuddies.com ("Website"), we value and respect the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect from you when you visit our Website, how we use that information, and the measures we take to safeguard your information. By accessing and using our Website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect:
1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that can be used to identify you as an individual, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us.
1.2 Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you. This may include demographic information, browser type, IP address, referring/exit pages, and other similar information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that enable us to recognize your browser and capture certain information. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, this may limit your access to certain features of our Website.
Use of Information:
We may use the collected information for the following purposes:
3.1 Provide and Improve Services: We may use your information to fulfill your requests, provide customer support, improve our Website, and develop new features.
3.2 Communication: We may use your information to communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and send you updates, newsletters, marketing materials, or other information related to our services. You may opt-out of receiving such communications at any time.
3.3 Analytics and Personalization: We may analyze non-personal information to track trends, monitor Website usage, and personalize your experience.
3.4 Legal Compliance: We may use and disclose your information as required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or the safety of others.
Data Sharing:
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in operating our Website or providing services to you. These service providers may have access to your information but are obligated to protect it and use it solely for the purpose of providing services to us.
4.2 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid request from law enforcement authorities or other government officials.
4.4 Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you have provided us with your explicit consent to do so.
Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please be aware that no security measures can guarantee absolute security, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
Links to Third-Party Websites:
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not have control over the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy:
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to the Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting.
HOW TO REQUEST DATA DELETION
1. Login and go to the homepage (www.abuddies.com).
2. Click the "PROFILE SETTINGS / DELETE ACCOUNT" button.
3. Tick the "Delete My Account" towards the bottom of your profile page.
4. Click the Save button.
5. The page will save and give you a warning that your account and all your data is about to be deleted permanently. You'll the be asked to tich the button and click save again if you really want to delete your account and its data.
6. Tick "Delete May Account", Save and your data is permanently deleted.