Introduction
At Good And Gather, we respect the privacy of our users and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information and your rights regarding our use of your personal information.
By using the Good And Gather website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website and services.
Information We Collect
We only collect information that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly to us. When you sign up for an account, purchase products or services, subscribe to marketing communications, take part in surveys, post on our blogs/forums, or otherwise communicate with us, we collect the personal information you provide such as name, email address, phone number, etc.
Information collected automatically. When you use our website and services, we automatically collect information about your device and your usage of our website and services using cookies, web beacons, pixels, and other technologies. This information includes IP address, device ID, type of device, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, information on actions taken or interaction with our websites and services, dates and times of website visits. We also collect information about your activity on third-party sites and services when you interact with our ads, content, and widgets.
Information from other sources. We may receive information about you from other third-party sources and services and combine it with information we have about you. For example, if you sign up using a third-party service like Facebook, we receive information about you from them, such as name, email, gender, location, etc.
Sensitive personal information. We do not generally collect sensitive personal information unless required for our services. We may collect health or medical information if you choose to provide it to us when participating in surveys, forums, or promotions. When collected, we only process sensitive personal information with your consent or as permitted by applicable laws.
How We Use Collected Information
We only use your personal information for the purposes disclosed in this Privacy Policy, and we will ask for your consent before using your information for any other purpose. The main purposes for which we collect and use your information include:
- To provide our services and products. We use your information to deliver and improve our services and products, create and manage your account, verify your identity, process payments and orders, bill you for products and services.
- For security purposes. We use your information for purposes of detecting, preventing, and responding to fraud, intellectual property infringement, violations of our terms and policies, and other harmful activities.
- To communicate with you. We use your information to communicate with you about our products and services via email, notifications, blogs and other means. You can control these communications as described in the Choices section of this policy.
- To optimize our platform. We use your information to monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience on our platform and services.
- For marketing purposes. With your consent, we may send you marketing communications to inform you about our events, products, services or promotions. You can control these communications as described in the Choices section.
- To personalize your experience. We may use your information to personalize and customize your experience on our platform. For example, recommending content we think you might like.
- Research and analytics. We use your information to conduct research and analysis to better understand our users, improve our services, develop new products and services and conduct other business operations.
- Legal obligations. We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, court orders or other legal process requirements.
- With your consent. We may use your information for any other purposes which we disclose to you and to which you consent.
How We Disclose Your Information
We do not sell, rent or share your personal information except in the following circumstances:
- Service providers. We share your information with our third-party vendors and service providers who work on our behalf and require access to your information to carry out that work. This includes payment processors, hosting services, analytics providers, customer support, cloud computing service providers. They are only allowed to use your information in connection with the services they perform for us and are required to keep your information secure.
- Business transferees. If we undergo a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, dissolution, reorganization, or similar transaction or all or a portion of our assets are acquired by a third party, your information may be sold or transferred as part of that transaction.
- Legal requirements. We may disclose your information if required to comply with applicable laws and regulations, court orders or other legal process requirements, to enforce our agreements and policies, to protect our rights or property or the rights or property of others.
- With your consent. We may share your information for any other purpose with your consent.
Retention of Personal Information
We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or needed to provide you our services. We will also retain your information for as long as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and as required by applicable laws.
We will delete your personal information when your account has been inactive for a prolonged period or when required by applicable laws. Please note we may need to retain certain information after account deletion for recordkeeping purposes, to complete transactions, or to comply with our legal obligations.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the following choices and rights regarding how we use and disclose your personal information:
- Opt-out of marketing communications. You can opt-out of marketing-related emails by following the unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of the email. You can opt-out of other forms of marketing and promotional communications by contacting us.
- Access. You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy of it.
- Correction. You can request correction or update of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we have about you.
- Deletion. You can request deletion of your personal information. We will delete your information unless we need to retain it for legitimate business purposes or are required by law to retain it.
- Objection. You can ask us to stop using all or some of your personal information if we have no legitimate overriding interest in continuing to use it.
- Restriction of use. You can ask us to restrict how we use your personal information while your request is being reviewed. For example, if you contest the accuracy of your personal information.
- Portability. You can request a copy of your personal information be provided to you or a third party in machine readable format.
- Withdraw consent. Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you can withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on your consent before its withdrawal.
- Right to lodge complaint. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority if you believe we violated applicable data protection laws.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy with your request stating your name, email address, and purpose of the request.
We will review and respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws. To protect the security of your personal information, you may be asked to verify your identity before we can respond to the request.
Our Policies for Children’s Information
Our websites and services are not intended for or targeted to children 16 years of age or younger. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe your child has provided their information to us, please contact us and we will delete the information.
Security of Your Information
We are committed to protecting your personal information and have implemented technical, physical and administrative safeguards to help keep it secure. However, no security measures can provide 100% security, and we cannot guarantee against loss, misuse or unauthorized access to your personal information.
We use encryption, access controls, and other technological and organizational safeguards to help protect your personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Only authorized employees and third party vendors and service providers who require access to fulfill their job requirements are granted access to your information. They are required to treat your personal information with strict confidentiality.
International Transfers of Data
We may transfer your personal information to our third-party service providers and vendors located in countries other than where you reside for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Where required by applicable law, we obtain your explicit consent for such international data transfers.
When we share information of users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the information is transferred outside of the EEA. We utilize appropriate safeguards for such transfers including EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
Cookies and Other Website Usage Information
We and our third-party vendors may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, local storage and other mechanisms and technologies on our websites and services. These technologies allow us to automatically collect information about your device and your usage of our websites and services to enhance your navigation and improve your experience.
The information collected may include the URLs, IP address, browser type and settings, the date/ time stamp, device identifiers, operating systems, referral URLs, interactions with our websites and services, and usage information about our products and services.
This information helps analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ web browsing movements, determine the effectiveness of advertisements and marketing campaigns, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use.
Most browsers and devices allow you to disable cookies and local storage. However, the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled. You can manage Adobe Flash cookies here. You can opt-out of targeted advertising by adjusting your browser settings.
External Links
Our websites and communications may contain links to third party websites that we do not control or operate. If you click on a link to a third party site, you will be directed away from our site and this Privacy Policy will no longer apply.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, data collection, use, or disclosure of any third party websites or services. Please read the privacy policy of third party sites carefully before sharing any personal information.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in the law, our information collection and use practices, the features on our services, or advances in technology. Please check this page periodically for changes. Use of our website and services following any revisions to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgement and acceptance of the revisions. Material changes to this Privacy Policy will be provided via our website or email to account holders.