Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2023
Thank you for visiting appe-ethics.org ("we," "us," "our," or the "Website"). At appe-ethics.org, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and share it, and the choices you have concerning your data. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect:
We may collect various types of information from users who visit our Website:
1.1 Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you personally, such as your name, email address, postal address, and phone number. We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when interacting with our Website, such as when you sign up for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, participate in surveys, or make a purchase.
1.2 Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information about your visit to our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and other technical details. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies and is used to enhance your browsing experience, analyze trends, and improve our services.
Use of Information:
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
2.1 Provide Services: To fulfill your requests, such as processing memberships and sending transactional emails related to your interactions with the Website.
2.2 Communication: To send you important updates, newsletters, and other relevant information about our products and services.
2.3 Improve and Analyze: To analyze user behavior, track Website usage patterns, and gather demographic information, allowing us to improve our Website's functionality and user experience.
2.4 Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, respond to lawful requests, and protect our rights and property.
Sharing of Information:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website and providing services to you. These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and are prohibited from using it for any other purposes.
3.2 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction.
3.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental agency, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or the rights, safety, or security of others.
Your Choices:
You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal information:
4.1 Access and Correction: You may review, update, or correct your personal information by logging into your account or contacting us directly.
4.2 Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email or by adjusting your email preferences in your account settings.
4.3 Cookies: Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, note that some features of the Website may not function properly without cookies.
Data Security:
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please understand that no data transmission over the Internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Third-Party Links:
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked websites you visit.
Children's Privacy:
Our Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us to have it removed.
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our information practices. We will post the revised policy on this page and indicate the "Effective Date" at the top. Please review this page regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your privacy.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at contact@appe-ethics.org.
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.