Effective Date: [1.4.2025]
1. Introduction
At Woe is Gie: A Place to Exhale, we respect and value the privacy of our members. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and engage with our community. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our site:
- Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when registering, commenting, or subscribing to our newsletter.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the website, including the pages you visit, time spent on the site, and clicks.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site and to gather data on how our site is used.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information in the following ways:
- To provide and manage our community services, including discussions, virtual events, and resources.
- To personalize your experience and send relevant content or community updates via email or notifications.
- To improve the website’s functionality and user experience.
- To communicate important notices regarding your membership or updates to the privacy policy.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers and business partners who help operate our site (such as email service providers or analytics platforms). These parties are only authorized to use your information for the specific purposes we outline.
5. Your Choices
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of our newsletter or communication at any time by following the “unsubscribe” link in emails or by contacting us directly.
- Access and Edit Your Information: You have the right to access and update your personal information by contacting us directly.
- Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your experience on our site.
6. Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy. When we do, we will post the revised version on this page and update the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at our contact page.