Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2024-10-23

Introduction

At EarthSpotter, 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 use our website and services. By using EarthSpotter, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, such as when you:

  • Create an account
  • Submit a report or environmental data
  • Contact us or request support
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Participate in surveys or contests

This information may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and location information. We also automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our services, including IP address, browser type, and usage data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process and display environmental reports and data
  • Communicate with you about our services, updates, and promotional offers
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our services
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who perform services on our behalf
  • With partner organizations for environmental research and advocacy purposes
  • In response to a request for information if we believe disclosure is in accordance with, or required by, any applicable law or legal process
  • If we believe your actions are inconsistent with our user agreements or policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of EarthSpotter or others
  • In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company
  • With your consent or at your direction

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
  • Request portability of your personal information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Set your browser to block cookies, although doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of our services

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (Note: EarthSpotter does not sell personal information)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@earthspotter.org