PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy describes how Alice In Menopause ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and other information you choose to provide.

  • Profile Information: Information you add to your profile, such as age, location, and health information related to menopause.

  • Content and Communications: Information you provide when using our Services, including posts, comments, messages, and responses to surveys or questionnaires.

  • Transaction Information: If you make a purchase, we collect payment information, billing address, and other details necessary to complete the transaction.

  • Customer Support: Information you provide when contacting our customer support.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Information: Information about your interactions with our Services, including the pages you visit, the features you use, and the time spent on our Services.

  • Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Services, including hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

  • Location Information: With your consent, we may collect precise location information from your device.

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

  • Business partners

  • Service providers

  • Social media platforms, if you choose to link your account to our Services

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Providing and Improving Our Services

  • To operate, maintain, and provide the features and functionality of our Services

  • To improve and personalize your experience

  • To develop new products, services, and features

  • To respond to your requests, comments, and questions

2.2 Communications

  • To communicate with you about our Services, including sending updates, security alerts, and support messages

  • To send marketing communications, if you have opted in to receive them

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

2.3 Research and Analytics

  • To understand how users access and use our Services

  • To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services

  • To conduct research and develop insights about menopause and women's health

2.4 Safety, Security, and Compliance

  • To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities

  • To protect the rights, privacy, safety, and property of Alice In Menopause, our users, and others

  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information when you direct us to do so or otherwise provide your consent.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, customer service, and marketing assistance.

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas, court orders, or government regulations.

3.5 Protection of Rights

We may disclose your information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

4. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

4.1 Access and Correction

You can access and update certain information about you from within your account settings or by contacting us.

4.2 Data Portability

In some jurisdictions, you have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

4.3 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions provided by law.

4.4 Objection and Restriction

You may have the right to object to or request restriction of the processing of your personal information.

4.5 Opt-Out of Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the instructions included in those communications or by updating your account preferences.

4.6 Do Not Track

We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers.

5. SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS

5.1 European Economic Area (EEA) Residents - GDPR Rights

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right to access

  • Right to rectification

  • Right to erasure

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object

  • Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

For EEA residents, the legal bases for processing your information include:

  • Performance of a contract

  • Compliance with a legal obligation

  • Protection of vital interests

  • Public interest

  • Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party

  • Your consent

5.2 California Residents - CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

  • Right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell

  • Right to delete personal information

  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the categories of personal information described in Section 1 of this Privacy Policy. We collect this information from the sources described in Section 1 and use it for the purposes described in Section 2.

In the preceding 12 months:

  • We have not sold personal information, as "sold" is defined under the CCPA.

  • We have disclosed personal information to the categories of third parties described in Section 3.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining how long to retain information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the information, and applicable legal requirements.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

We may transfer your personal information to countries other than the country in which you initially provided the information. If we transfer your personal information to countries outside the EEA or other regions with different data protection laws, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information and that the transfer complies with applicable data protection laws.

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you as required by applicable law, which may include posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. CONTACT US

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

Alice In Menopause Austin, TX

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at info@aliceinmenopause.com.

If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE

12.1. Notice of Collection

We collect the categories of personal information listed in Section 1 of this Privacy Policy. For details on how we use and share this information, please see Sections 2 and 3.

12.2. Notice of Right to Opt-Out of Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

12.3. Notice of Financial Incentive

We do not offer financial incentives in exchange for the collection, sale, or retention of personal information.

12.4. Authorized Agent

California residents may use an authorized agent to make requests on their behalf. We require authorized agents to provide proof of their authority to act on a resident's behalf.

12.5. Metrics

For metrics regarding the CCPA requests we receive, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.