Privacy Policy for Quicker Essentials
Effective Date: September 2022
Introduction
At Quicker Essentials ("we," "our," "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, [www.quickeressentials.org] (the "Site").
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you use our Site, we may collect personally identifiable information, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, and payment information. This information may be collected when you register, subscribe to newsletters, fill out forms, or make a purchase or donation.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other technical data related to your use of the Site.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Site. Cookies help us improve your experience, customize content, and analyze site usage.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services
- To improve, personalize, and optimize the functionality of the Site
- To communicate with you regarding your account or transactions
- To send marketing or promotional materials (with your consent)
- To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes
3. Sharing Your Information
We will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with third-party service providers for the purpose of performing services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing). These providers are obligated to use your data only for the specific services they provide to us.
We may also disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, such as responding to subpoenas or requests from government authorities.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information, including using encryption technology where applicable and restricting access to authorized personnel.
5. Your Rights and Choices (U.S.)
Under U.S. law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal restrictions.
- Opt-out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in such communications.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@quickeressentials.org.
Your Rights and Choices (GDPR - EU)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), if you are located in the European Union (EU), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions (e.g., legal or contractual obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data or object to processing.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights under GDPR, please contact us at office@quickeressentials.org.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority in your country if you believe that your data has been processed unlawfully.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. After that period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies (U.S. and GDPR Compliance)
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. You have the right to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings or via the cookie consent banner on our Site.
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the functioning of the Site and cannot be disabled.
- Analytics and Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to analyze site traffic and improve functionality.
- Marketing Cookies: These cookies allow us to track your browsing activity and send targeted advertisements.
Under the GDPR, you have the right to manage your cookie preferences. You can withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time through our cookie settings on the Site.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at: