Privacy Policy for theearthloop.com
Last Updated: January 2, 2025
Introduction
At theearthloop.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: When you use our services, we might collect:
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Contact Information (like name, email address, phone number).
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Location Information (to facilitate item pick-up or drop-off).
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User Content (photos, descriptions of items listed for recycling).
Automatically Collected Information:
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Usage Data (pages visited, time spent on pages, etc.).
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Device Information (device type, browser type, IP address).
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Cookies and Similar Technologies (to enhance user experience).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes including:
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Facilitating the Listing and Finding of Items: To connect people with unwanted items to those who can use them.
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Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send updates about your listings, or provide customer support.
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Improving Our Services: To understand how our site is used, troubleshoot, and improve our offerings.
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Security: To protect against fraud and abuse.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Companies that help us run our website and services (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors).
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Legal Requirements: If required by law, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
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User Consent: With your permission or at your direction (e.g., to connect you with someone interested in your listed item).
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to personalize content, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although this might affect the functionality of our site.
5. Your Choices
You have several rights regarding your personal information:
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Access: Request access to your personal data.
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Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate data.
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Deletion: Request we delete your data (subject to certain conditions).
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Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications (though we might still send you service-related emails).
6. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. International Data Transfer
If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where our servers are located, and our central database is operated.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date above.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
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Email: [support@theearthloop.com (mailto:support@theearthloop.com)]
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This Privacy Policy is meant to be clear and informative. Please remember that while we strive to protect your personal data, you should also take steps to secure your own information, like using strong, unique passwords and protecting your devices from unauthorized access.