Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 10, 2024
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you access our Service. It also explains your privacy rights and the legal measures in place to safeguard them. Your personal data is utilized solely to enhance and deliver the Service effectively. When you use this website or service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with capitalized initial letters are defined under these conditions. The definitions given apply to both singular and plural forms equally.
Definitions
AccountÂ
An account is created exclusively for your access to and use of our service or specific parts of it.Â
AffiliateÂ
Refers to any entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or shares common control with a party. “Control” denotes ownership of at least 50% of shares, equity interests, or other securities that allow voting rights for director or authority elections.Â
CompanyÂ
Referred to as “the Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our,” BackyardClucks operates as the primary entity for this agreement.Â
CookiesÂ
Cookies are small files stored on your computer, mobile, or other devices, containing information about your browsing history and enabling various website functionalities.Â
CountryÂ
Pertains to the United States.Â
DeviceÂ
Covers any device capable of accessing the service, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.Â
Personal DataÂ
Includes any data related to an identified or identifiable individual.Â
ServiceÂ
Refers to the offerings provided through our website.Â
Service ProviderÂ
Covers third-party individuals or companies processing data for the Company. These entities may handle service facilitation, provision, related activities, or analytics for the Company.Â
Usage DataÂ
Data is collected automatically from the service or its infrastructure, such as the duration of website visits.Â
WebsiteÂ
The website refers to BackyardClucks.
YouÂ
You include any individual accessing or utilizing the service, or any legal entity represented by such an individual during access or use.Â
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
When you use our service, we may request certain personal information to contact or identify you. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Email addressÂ
- First and last nameÂ
- Usage information
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain data when you use our Service, known as Usage Data. This may include details such as your device’s IP address, browser type, and version, which pages you visit, the date and time of your visit, the page you spent time on, unique device identifiers, and diagnostic information. We also gather data your browser sends whenever you visit our website or access it through a mobile device.
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance and analyze your experience on our website. These include:
- Cookies or Browser Cookies: Small files stored on your device. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when one is set. However, rejecting cookies may limit access to certain features of our Service. Persistent cookies remain even when offline, while session cookies are removed after you close your browser.Â
- Web Beacons: Small electronic images (like pixel tags or clear gifs) found in certain areas of our Service or emails. These help us measure page visits, email performance, and website trends.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential CookiesÂ
- Type: Session CookiesÂ
- Purpose: Required for core functionalities like user authentication and preventing fraudulent activity. Without these cookies, certain website functions cannot operate.
- Cookies Policy Acceptance CookiesÂ
- Type: Persistent CookiesÂ
- Purpose: Tracks when users agree to our cookie policy. Â
- Functionality CookiesÂ
- Type: Persistent CookiesÂ
- Purpose: Saves your preferences, such as login details or language choices, to make your experience more personalized and seamless.
By using these tools, we ensure a more efficient, personalized, and secure browsing experience tailored to your needs
Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may process Personal Data for the following purposes:
- To deliver and maintain our services: Including monitoring the performance and usage of our platform.
- To manage your account: Allowing you access to features and functionalities as a registered user.
- For contract execution: Handling the development, compliance, and obligations of purchase agreements for products, services, or any contracts initiated through our platform.
- To communicate with you: Using email, phone, SMS, or push notifications for updates or essential information about features, services, security updates, or other critical communications.
- To share updates and offers: Providing you with news, promotions, and details about similar products, services, or events, unless you choose to opt out of such communications.
- To address your requests: Managing and resolving inquiries or support requests promptly.
- For business operations: Utilizing your information to evaluate or manage mergers, restructures, or asset sales, where applicable, including during any bankruptcy or liquidation proceedings, if your data is part of transferable assets.
- For analysis and improvements: Conducting data analysis, assessing performance metrics, optimizing promotional efforts, and enhancing our platform, services, products, and customer experience.
We may share your personal data in these areas:
- With service providers: Sharing information with authorized partners helping us with analytics, customer support, and communication services.
- For business transitions: Transferring data as part of mergers, sales of assets, financings, or acquisitions involving our Company.
- With affiliates: Disclosing information to parent companies or subsidiaries, applying the same privacy standards.
- With business partners: Sharing data with partners to provide specific products, services, or exclusive promotions.
- With other users: Where interactions or shared content in public areas may become visible to others and potentially redistributed externally.
- With your consent: Transparently disclosing your data for other purposes when you provide explicit approval.
Retention of Your Personal Data
The Company will store your personal data only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Your data may also be retained when required to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements and policies. Usage data, typically retained for shorter periods, may be kept longer if necessary to enhance security, improve service functionality, or comply with legal requirements.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your Personal Data may be processed at the Company’s offices or any other locations where parties involved in the processing operate. This may involve transferring and storing your data on computers located outside your state, province, country, or other jurisdiction, where local data protection laws may differ from those in your area.
By consenting to this Privacy Policy and providing your information, you agree to the transfer of your data. The Company will take all necessary steps to ensure your data is handled securely and aligns with this Privacy Policy. Transfers of Personal Data will only occur to organizations or countries with adequate data protection measures in place, ensuring the safety of your personal information.
Delete Your Personal Data
You have the right to request the deletion of your Personal Data or ask for our assistance in removing the data we’ve collected about you. Our service allows you to delete specific information directly within your account settings, where you can also update, amend, or manage your personal details.
If you prefer, feel free to reach out to us directly to request access to, amend, or remove any personal information you have submitted. Please note that certain information may need to be retained if required by law or for other lawful purposes.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
Business Transactions
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be shared with the new entity. You will be notified before any transfer, ensuring transparency and compliance with the applicable privacy policy.
Law Enforcement
The Company may need to share your personal data when legally required or if responding to legitimate requests from public authorities, such as courts or government agencies.
Other legal requirements
The Company may share your personal data if deemed necessary to:
- Fulfill legal requirements.Â
- Safeguard the Company’s rights or property.Â
- Investigate and prevent potential misuse related to the service.Â
- Protect the safety of service users or the public.Â
- Minimize and defend against legal risks.
Security of Your Personal Data
We prioritize protecting your personal data and employ commercially recognized measures to safeguard it. However, it’s important to note that no online transmission or electronic storage method can be entirely secure. While we work diligently to ensure the protection of your personal data, we cannot guarantee complete security.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is intended for users aged 13 and above. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users and maintaining the security of any personal information. Specifically, we do not intentionally gather personal data from children below the age of 13. If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child has shared personal data with us, please reach out to us immediately. Upon discovering any data collected from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will promptly delete it from our servers.
If consent is required by law in your country to process information and parental approval is necessary, we will request your parent’s consent before collecting or using that data.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may include links to external websites not managed by us. Clicking on these links will direct you to a third-party site. We recommend carefully reviewing the Privacy Policy of any website you visit. Please note that we are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any modifications will be shared by uploading the revised Privacy Policy to this page. Additionally, we will notify you via email and/or a noticeable announcement on our platform before the changes take effect. The “Last updated” date indicated at the beginning of the Privacy Policy will be revised as necessary. We advise you to check the Privacy Policy frequently for any amendments. All revisions will take effect once published on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us:
By email: support@backyardclucks.com
By visiting: Contact Us page