Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://drinking-water.wordchronicle.com (hereinafter referred to as “Drinking Water,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect the data of our users, in adherence to various international privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

• Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
• Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) of Brazil
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
• Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
• Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
• Connecticut Total Data Protection Act (CTDPA)
• Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, and others.

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

1. Our official website at https://drinking-water.wordchronicle.com
2. Any mobile applications or services we offer
3. Online forms and surveys
4. Interactions through emails, phone calls, text messages, and live chat
5. Links to third-party platforms on our site

However, please note that this policy does not extend to privacy practices of other websites or services accessed through links provided by us but operated independently. Each of these third-party sites will have its own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy outlines the ways in which your personal data is processed when:

1. You register and use our applications or services as an authorized user
2. You visit our website and interact with its content
3. You subscribe to receive communications from us, including newsletters, promotional materials, or updates
4. You provide feedback or participate in surveys

Personal Data Collection

We collect a variety of personal data to enhance your experience and improve our services. The categories of information we gather include:

1. Account Information: This includes user names, passwords (hashed and salted), and account settings preferences.
2. Payment Information: Details about payment methods you use to purchase our products or services, such as credit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses.
3. Financial Information: Transaction history and financial records related to your purchases.
4. Purchase Information: Products or services you have bought from us, including quantities and order dates.
5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device for the purpose of analytics and personalization.
6. Location Data: Information about your geographical location when you use our apps or visit our websites.
7. Feedback and Reviews: Comments, suggestions, and ratings you provide to help us improve our services.
8. Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when you interact with our content or share it.
9. Product Information: Details about products you view or purchase on our site, such as product preferences and browsing history.

We collect this data through various methods, including direct user input, tracking technologies, analytics tools, and third-party data providers.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites to remember certain pieces of information. We use cookies for:

1. Strictly Necessary: Ensuring basic functionalities of our website and apps.
2. Preference: Remembering user preferences and settings.
3. Analytics: Tracking site usage, measuring performance, and understanding user behavior.
4. Marketing: Delivering targeted advertisements based on your interests.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is no longer relevant, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access to and rectification of your information
• Erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Restriction or object to the processing of your data
• Data portability
• The right to withdraw consent
• Right not to be subject to automated decision-making

To exercise these rights or if you have any data-related inquiries, please contact our privacy team at [email protected] or through written correspondence to the address provided on our website.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any questions, comments, or requests related to privacy or data protection, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: [Provide physical address]

We appreciate your trust in us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.