Privacy Policy for Co-Op Link Last Updated: [Current Date] Introduction Welcome to Co-Op Link ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application Co-Op Link (the "App"). By using Co-Op Link, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. Information We Collect 2.1 Information You Provide to Us: Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and any other information you choose to provide. Profile information: Any additional information you add to your profile, such as a profile picture, bio, or location. User-generated content: Any content you create, share, or upload through the App, including posts, comments, and messages. Communication data: Information you provide when contacting our support team or participating in surveys. 2.2 Information We Collect Automatically: Device information: including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, and mobile network information. Usage data: How you interact with our App, including the features you use, time spent on the App, and other usage patterns. Location data: With your permission, we may collect and process information about your precise or approximate location. Log data: Server logs, which may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and operating system. How We Use Your Information We use the collected information for various purposes, including: Providing, maintaining, and improving the App and its features. Creating and managing your account. Communicating with you about the App, including updates and promotional materials. Responding to your requests and providing customer support. Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience. Ensuring the security and integrity of our App. Complying with legal obligations. Data Storage and Security We use Google backend services to store and process data. All information is subject to Google's security measures and data protection policies. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. Data Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances: With service providers who assist in our operations, always under strict confidentiality agreements. If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order. To protect the rights, property, or safety of Co-Op Link, our users, or others. In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company. With your consent or at your direction. Third-Party Services Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Co-Op Link. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our App. Your Rights and Choices You have certain rights regarding your personal information: Access and update your account information through the App settings. Request deletion of your account and associated data. Opt-out of promotional communications. Control location data collection through your device settings. Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section. Children's Privacy Co-Op Link is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Data Retention We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in this Privacy Policy. However, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. International Data Transfers Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there. California Privacy Rights If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please refer to our California Privacy Notice for more information. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: CO-OP Link jarsdigitaldevelopment@gmail.com Also see our terms and conditions Co-op Link Terms and Conditions Last Updated: 8/12/24 1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing or using the Co-op Link app, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, all applicable laws, and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this app. 2. Use of the App Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use this app. By using the app, you confirm that you meet this requirement. Account Registration: To use certain features of the app, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process. User Responsibilities: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. 3. User Content Content Ownership: You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on or through the app. However, by submitting content, you grant Co-op Link a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, distribute, and display such content. Content Guidelines: You agree not to post any content that is unlawful, harmful, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms. 4. Privacy Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and share information about you. 5. Intellectual Property The app and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Co-op Link and its licensors. The app is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. 6. Prohibited Activities You agree not to: Use the app for any unlawful purposes. Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the app. Use automated systems (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access the app. Distribute viruses or any other harmful code through the app. 7. Termination We may terminate or suspend your access to the app at our sole discretion, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the app will immediately cease. 8. Disclaimer of Warranties The app is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Co-op Link makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. 9. Limitation of Liability In no event shall Co-op Link, its directors, employees, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your use of or inability to use the app; (ii) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein. 10. Governing Law These terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. 11. Changes to Terms We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. Your continued use of the app after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. 12. Contact Us If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at jarsdigitaldevelopment@gmail.com