Based on your request to include details about Google services, Stripe and PayPal payment policies, and personal information in directory listings, here is a revised Privacy Policy. This version is more specific to the potential functionalities of www.foodforest.tours/.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how www.foodforest.tours/, a website operated by the Vector Group Charitable Trust’s Kai Resilience Initiatives, collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled responsibly.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process various types of information, including both Personal Information and Non-Personal Information.
- Personal Information: This includes information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and contact details when you submit a directory listing, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us directly.
- Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect certain non-personal data when you visit our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visit, and the time and date of your visit. This information is gathered using technologies such as cookies and Google Analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve our website: We use non-personal data, particularly from Google Analytics, to analyze website traffic, diagnose technical problems, and enhance the user experience.
- To manage directory listings: If you submit a listing, we use your personal information to process and publish the listing and to communicate with you about it.
- To communicate with you: We use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, send newsletters (if you have opted in), and provide updates about our initiatives and the directory.
- For internal purposes: We may use your information for internal reporting, planning, and to fulfill our obligations as a charitable trust.
3. Personal Information in Directory Listings
By submitting a directory listing, you acknowledge and agree that certain personal information you provide, such as your name, business name, address, and contact details, will be published publicly on the www.foodforest.tours/ website. This information is intended to be accessible to the public to facilitate connections and inquiries. If you wish to have your listing and associated personal information removed or updated, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email Here].
4. Third-Party Services: Google
We use Google services to operate and analyze our website:
- Google Analytics: This service helps us understand how users interact with our website. The information generated by the cookies about your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to Google. Google’s use of this data is subject to their own privacy policy. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
- Google reCAPTCHA: We may use this service to protect our website from spam and abuse. The service determines whether a user is a human or a bot by analyzing various data points, which are also subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Third-Party Payment Processors: Stripe & PayPal
Our website may offer options for donations or paid listings. We use third-party payment processors, such as Stripe and PayPal, to handle these transactions.
- We do not collect or store your credit card or other sensitive payment information. All payment information is provided directly to our third-party processors, whose use of your personal information is governed by their respective privacy policies.
- Stripe Privacy Policy: For payments made through Stripe, your information is handled according to the Stripe Privacy Policy, which can be found at [Insert Stripe Privacy Policy URL].
- PayPal Privacy Policy: For payments made through PayPal, your information is handled according to the PayPal Privacy Policy, which can be found at [Insert PayPal Privacy Policy URL].
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our site, and improve our services. You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that this may affect the functionality of the website.
7. Security
We are committed to protecting the information you provide us. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Under New Zealand privacy laws, you have the right to access and request a correction to any personal information we hold about you. If you wish to do so, please contact us using the details below.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email Here] or through the contact form on our website.