Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how TheTrofi.org ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information gathered when you use the TheTrofi.org website (the "Site").
Information We Collect
Directly Provided:
- Email address
- Usernames
- Name
Automatic Collection:
- Your device's Internet Protocol address (IP address)
- Device type and operating system
- Pages you visit within the Site and how long you spend on them
- General location data (we only collect this with your permission)
How We Use Your Information
- To Operate and Improve the Site: This includes basic functionality, personalizing content, and understanding how people use the Site.
- Location-Based Features: If you give permission, we use your location to offer recommendations and other relevant content.
- Communications: We may contact you with important updates, support, or with your consent, marketing offers.
- Analytics and Research: We analyze general usage data (without directly identifying you) to improve how the Site works.
- Legal Compliance: We may share your information if required by law.
Sharing Your Information
- Service Providers: We sometimes share necessary information with companies that help us run the Site (like data storage or analytics providers). They are obligated to protect your data.
- Anonymized Data: We may share general usage patterns that don't directly identify you with partners to improve our services.
- In Special Circumstances: We might share information if we believe it's necessary to protect our rights or safety, for legal reasons, or during a company merger or similar event.
Your Choices
- Editing Information: You can edit your profile and account information within the Site's settings.
- Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails using the provided links or by contacting us.
- Managing Location: You can control the Site's access to location data through your device settings.
- Account Deletion: You may delete your account within the Site. Contact us at support@thetrofi.org if you need assistance with this.
- Uninstalling: You can stop all data collection by uninstalling the Site's app, if applicable.
Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary to run the Site and provide services. Upon deletion of your account, we will remove personally identifiable data.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us at support@thetrofi.org.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no data transmission or storage is completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. If there are changes, we'll post the new version here and update the "Last Updated" date.
California Privacy Notice
This California Privacy Notice ("Notice") supplements our main Privacy Policy and applies only to California residents. It explains your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and how to exercise them.
Rights Under the CCPA
- Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and sources of personal information we collect, our reasons for using it, and the third parties with whom we share it.
- Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal information, with certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sales: California defines "sale" of personal information broadly. We do not engage in the traditional sale of personal information. If you'd like to opt out of other forms of data sharing that the CCPA might consider a “sale", please contact us.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We won't discriminate if you exercise your CCPA rights.
Exercising Your Rights
To submit a CCPA-related request, please contact us:
Categories of Personal Information Collected
- Internet activity, geolocation data.
Contact Us
For questions, please email us at support@thetrofi.org.
Last Updated: September 5, 2024
