Introduction
PFAS Water Experts (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at pfaswaterexperts.org. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and phone number when you:
- Submit forms on our website
- Sign up for newsletters or other communications
- Contact us directly with questions or feedback
1.2 Usage Data
We collect certain information automatically when you visit our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve functionality. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve our website: Enhancing functionality, analyzing user interactions, and personalizing content.
- To communicate with you: Responding to inquiries, sending updates, newsletters, or other promotional materials (with an opt-out option).
- To comply with legal obligations: Using information as required to comply with laws or enforce our Terms and Conditions.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to assist in operating our website and conducting our business. These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and may not use your data for other purposes.
3.2 Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid request from a law enforcement agency, court, or government entity.
3.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the promises made in this Privacy Policy.
4. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to external websites or third-party services. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
5. Data Security
We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete it.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights concerning your personal information:
- Access: You may request details of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Objection and Restriction: You may object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Where consent is the basis for data processing, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 711 W Alabama St Suite 100, Houston, TX 77006
Effective Date: August 27, 2024
This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how PFAS Water Experts collects, uses, and protects your personal information and to ensure transparency in our practices.