Effective Date: 03-06-2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines the manner in which we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the personal information of our users on our website. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. By accessing or using our website, you signify your consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please read this document carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, decade of birth, zip code, posts, comments, messages, interactions, ratings, reviews, and other information you voluntarily provide when you create an account, update your profile on our website, or use any pages or applications on Weird.net.

1.2 Usage Information: We automatically collect certain information about your use of our website, including your IP address, device information, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, access times, and pages viewed. We may also collect information about your interactions on Weird.net such as likes, shares, and clicks.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us recognize your preferences, store your session information, and provide personalized content and advertisements. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but please note that certain features may not function properly as a result.

How We Use Your Information

2.1 Provide and Improve Services: We use your personal information to create and maintain your account, enable your participation in our website, and improve our services and features. This includes personalizing your experience, analyzing user behavior, and optimizing content and advertisements.

2.2 Communication and Support: We may use your contact information to communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you important updates and announcements related to our website.

2.3 Advertising and Marketing: With your consent where required by law, we may use your personal information to provide you with personalized advertisements, promotions, and offers on both Weird.net or third party platforms. We may also use your information for market research, data analysis, partner promotions, and other purposes. Aggregated data sets that may leverage your information may be shared with select third parties.

2.4 Compliance and Legal Obligations: We may use and disclose your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and government requests. This includes investigating and preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.

How We Share Your Information

3.1 Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business activities, and providing services on our behalf. These service providers are contractually obligated to handle your information securely and only for specified purposes.

3.2 Third-Party Integrations: If you choose to use third-party integrations or connect your website account with external services, we may share your information with those third parties in accordance with your preferences and authorization.

3.3 Aggregate and De-Identified Information: We may aggregate and de-identify your personal information to create statistical or demographic data. This data may be shared for various purposes, including research, analytics, and marketing, but will not personally identify you.

3.4 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, and safety, as well as the rights, property, and safety of our users and others.

Data Security

4.1 We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Your Choices and Rights

5.1 Account Settings: You can review and update your account information and privacy settings on our website. You may also choose to delete your account, subject to certain limitations and retention obligations.

5.2 Communications: You can manage your communication preferences by opting out of certain types of emails, notifications, and marketing communications. However, we may still send you important service-related messages that are necessary for the operation of our website.

5.3 Rights under Applicable Laws: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, restrict processing, or delete your data. You may also have the right to object to the processing of your data or request data portability. Please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy to exercise your rights.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from someone under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible. If you believe that we may have collected information from someone under the age of 13, please contact us using the information provided below.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Hello@weird.net

Thank you for reading our Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us.