Effective Date: 11/17/2024
Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Ancestral Awareness (“company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about our policy or practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
When you visit our website www.AncestralAwareness.com, our mobile application, or use our services, you trust us with your personal information. We take your privacy very seriously. In this privacy notice, we describe our data protection policy. We aim to explain to you in the most transparent way possible what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have. Please take the time to read it carefully, as it is important. If there are any terms in this privacy policy that you do not agree with, we ask that you discontinue using our Sites, Apps, and services.
This privacy policy applies to all information collected through our website (such as www.AncestralAwareness.com), mobile application (“Apps”), and/or any related services, sales, marketing, or events (we refer to them collectively in this privacy policy as the “Sites”).
📑 Table of Contents
What information do we collect about you?
How do we use your information?
Is your information shared with anyone?
Do we use tracking technologies like cookies?
Do we use Google Maps?
How do we handle your social logins?
How long do we keep your information?
How do we keep your information safe?
Do we collect information from minors?
What are your privacy rights?
Do California residents have specific privacy rights?
Do we update this policy?
How can you contact us about this policy?
1. What information do we collect about you?
Personal information you provide to us We collect personal information you provide to us, such as name, address, contact details, passwords and security data, payment information, and social media login data.
This includes information you voluntarily share when registering on our Sites or Apps, expressing interest in our services, participating in activities (such as online forums, contests, or giveaways), or contacting us directly.
The personal information we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Sites or Apps, the choices you make, and the features you use. It may include:
Name and contact details: first and last name, email address, postal address, phone number, and similar data.
Credentials: passwords, password hints, and other security information for authentication and account access.
Payment data: information necessary to process your purchases (card number, security code). Our payment processor stores this data; we recommend reviewing their privacy policy directly.
Social media logins: if you choose to register with accounts such as Facebook or Twitter, we collect the information described in the section “How do we handle your social logins.”
All personal information you provide must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes.
2. How do we use your information?
We use personal information collected through our Sites or Apps for various business purposes. We process your information based on our legitimate business interests (“Business Purposes”), to fulfill a contract with you (“Contractual”), with your consent (“Consent”), and/or to comply with our legal obligations (“Legal Reasons”).
We use the information we collect or receive to:
Facilitate account creation and login with your consent.
Send administrative information about products, services, new features, or changes to terms and policies.
Fulfill and manage your orders for contractual reasons (payments, returns, exchanges).
Display targeted advertising based on your interests or location and measure its effectiveness.
Request feedback about your experience on our Sites or Apps.
Protect our Sites for legal reasons (fraud monitoring and prevention).
Enable user-to-user communications with your consent.
Enforce our terms, conditions, and policies.
Other business purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, evaluating promotional campaigns, and improving our services.
3. Is your information shared with anyone?
We only share your information with your consent, to comply with the law, protect your rights, or fulfill business obligations.
Situations where we may share your information:
Legal compliance: when required by law, judicial processes, or government authorities.
Vital interests and legal rights: in cases of fraud, threats to safety, or illegal activities.
Business transfers: during mergers, asset sales, or acquisitions.
With your consent: for any other purpose you authorize.
4. Do we use tracking technologies like cookies?
Yes. We may use cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, pixels) to collect and store information. Our Cookie Policy explains how we use them and how you can refuse them.
5. Do we use Google Maps?
Yes. To improve our services, we use Google Maps APIs on our website, mobile application, or integrations.
By using our Maps API implementation, you agree to Google’s Terms of Service.
You may revoke your consent at any time from your device settings.
Location information may be combined with data from other providers.
6. How do we handle your social logins?
If you choose to register or log in with a social media account (e.g., Facebook, Twitter), we will receive certain profile information, such as:
Name, email address, friends list, profile picture, and other data you choose to make public.
We use this information only for the purposes described in this privacy policy. We do not control or take responsibility for how your social media provider handles your information. We recommend reviewing their privacy policy to configure your preferences.
7. How long do we keep your information?
We keep your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law (e.g., tax or accounting requirements).
No purpose in this policy requires us to retain your personal information beyond the time you maintain an active account with us.
When there is no ongoing legitimate business need to process your information, we will delete or anonymize it. If deletion is not possible (e.g., stored in backups), we will securely store and isolate it until deletion is possible.
8. How do we keep your information safe?
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information we process.
While we do our best, please remember that data transmission over the internet is never 100% secure.
Access to our Sites or Apps should always be made in a secure environment.
9. Do we collect information from minors?
We do not knowingly collect or market data from minors under 18 years of age.
By using our Sites or Apps, you represent that you are at least 18 years old or that you are the parent/guardian and consent to the use by a minor dependent.
If we discover that we have collected information from minors under 18, we will deactivate the account and promptly delete the data.
If you become aware of such data collection, please contact us at [email protected].
10. What are your privacy rights?
You may review, modify, or cancel your account at any time.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area and believe we are unlawfully processing your information, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
You may also review the privacy policies of our technology partners, such as:
Mailchimp
11. Specific rights for California residents
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights regarding your personal information:
Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83 (“Shine The Light” law), you may request once per year, free of charge, information about categories of personal data we shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes.
If you are under 18, reside in California, and have a registered account on our Sites or Apps, you may request the removal of unwanted data you have posted.
12. Do we update this policy?
Yes. We update this privacy notice as necessary to comply with applicable laws.
The updated version will be identified by a “Revised” date and will be effective as soon as it is available.
If we make material changes, we will post a prominent notice or send you a direct notification.
13. How can you contact us about this policy?
If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may contact us at: 📧 [email protected] 📬 By mail: Ancestral Awareness – Privacy Department
11. Contact Us
Ancestral Awareness Inc.
📍11361 Gaviota av Granada Hills CA 91344
📞 Phone: 747 836 7991
📧 Email: [email protected]