Safesafari.org Privacy Statement
Effective Date: September 5, 2024
At Safesafari.org, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App"). We encourage you to read this Privacy Statement carefully.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us and information we automatically collect when you use the App.
Information You Provide: This includes information you provide when you create an account, such as your name, email address, and password. You may also provide additional information, such as profile pictures (optional) and other details you choose to include in your profile.
Information We Automatically Collect: This includes information about your device, operating system, IP address, usage data (such as features used and frequency of use), and location data (if you enable location services within the App). We may also use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your usage of the App. See our Cookie Statement (Section 8) for more details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and Improve the App: To provide you with the features and functionality of the App, improve the App's performance, and troubleshoot issues.
Personalize Your Experience: To personalize your experience with the App based on your usage data and preferences.
Communicate with You: To send you updates, announcements, and other information related to the App. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Security: To detect and prevent fraud and other security threats.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in providing the App and its features (e.g., hosting providers, analytics providers). These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, use, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your data: You can access and review the information we have collected about you.
Correct your data: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Delete your data: You can delete your account and associated data through the "Delete Account" function within your App profile settings. This will remove your data from our active systems. Note: some data may be retained for a limited time for legal or operational purposes as described in Section 7.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Data Deletion Policy
Upon your request to delete your account via the in-app delete function, we will take the following steps:
Immediate deletion of active data: Your profile information, usage data, and other readily accessible data associated with your account will be immediately deleted from our active systems.
Retention of certain data: Some data may be retained for a limited period for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or other operational purposes (e.g., log files). This data will be anonymized or aggregated to the extent possible.
8. Cookie Statement
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the App’s functionality and user experience. These technologies may collect information about your device, browsing activity, and preferences. You can manage your cookie preferences through your device's settings.
9. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to this Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and, if the changes are significant, we will provide you with more prominent notice.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement, please contact us at [email protected].
This Privacy Statement was last updated on September 5, 2024.
