Introduction
At MicroHabitat, the privacy and security of your personal information are paramount. We understand the importance of protecting your information and respecting your privacy rights, whether you're engaging with us to start an urban garden, participating in our workshops, or using any of our services. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed decisions when using our services.
This policy applies to information we collect through our website, mobile applications, social media pages, and other online platforms (collectively, “Service”), as well as in electronic communications sent through or in connection with the Service.
We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our services.
Effective Date and Updates
This Privacy Policy is effective as of March 7th, 2023, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after posting on this page.
We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. The changes become effective immediately upon posting and we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
Depending on the nature of the change, we may provide more prominent notice by including a statement on our homepage, sending you an email notification, or another method of contact as specified in your account information.
Information Collection and Use
Types of Data Collected
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
- Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
Usage Data
Usage Data may include information such as your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Services and hold certain information.
Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Other tracking technologies are also used such as beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Service.
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the option to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service, including to monitor the usage of our Service
- To manage your Account and provide you access to different functionalities
- For the performance of a contract and processing of purchases
- To contact you regarding updates or informative communications about our services
- To provide news, special offers and general information about our services
- To manage your requests and provide customer support
- To deliver targeted advertising tailored to your interests
- For business transfers, mergers, or acquisitions
- For data analysis, identifying usage trends, and improving our Service
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information in the following situations:
- With Service Providers: To monitor and analyze the use of our Service and provide additional services
- For Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition
- With Business Partners: To offer you certain products, services or promotions
- With Other Users: When you share information in public areas of our Service
- With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information
- For Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights
Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. These links are provided for your convenience and to offer additional information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s).
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or Services. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
The fact that we link to a website is not an endorsement, authorization, or representation of our affiliation with that third party, nor is it an endorsement of their privacy or information security policies or practices.
Data Security
MicroHabitat is committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We implement a variety of administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to safeguard the information we collect and process.
Our Security Practices Include:
- Encryption of sensitive information transmitted online
- Limited access control to personal data
- Regular security assessments and penetration testing
- Data minimization practices
- Incident response planning
Your Data Protection Rights
For Residents of Canada (PIPEDA):
- The Right to Know and Access
- The Right to Correct Inaccuracies
- The Right to Withdraw Consent
For Residents of the USA:
- The Right to Know
- The Right to Access
- The Right to Deletion
- The Right to Opt-Out of the Sale of Personal Information
- The Right to Non-Discrimination
Contact Information
If you have any questions about the security of your personal information, please contact us directly at:
Email: info@microhabitat.com