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Privacy Policy for GroupsGenie.com

Effective Date: January 18, 2025

At GroupsGenie.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By accessing GroupsGenie.com, you agree to the terms outlined here.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • When you submit a group link or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, or other relevant details.

Non-Personal Information

  • Automatically collected information, such as IP address, browser type, device details, and pages visited, through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for:

  • Improving our website and services.
  • Responding to your inquiries.
  • Analyzing website performance and trends.
  • Displaying relevant advertisements.

3. Google AdSense and Advertising Partners

We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on GroupsGenie.com. To provide personalized ads, Google and its partners may collect data about your visits through cookies.

Cookies and Personalized Ads

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to GroupsGenie.com or other websites.
  • You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page: https://www.google.com/settings/ads.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience. They are used for:

  • Remembering preferences.
  • Analyzing traffic.
  • Delivering tailored ads.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some website functionalities.

5. GDPR Compliance (General Data Protection Regulation)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request corrections to your personal data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your personal data.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, contact us at https://groupsgenie.com/page/contact-us.

6. CCPA Compliance (California Consumer Privacy Act)

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

  • Right to Know: Request information about the categories of personal data collected and how it's used.
  • Right to Delete: Request the deletion of your personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information.
  • Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, contact us at https://groupsgenie.com/page/contact-us.

7. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers for website operations and analytics.
  • Advertising partners for delivering relevant ads.
  • Legal authorities if required by law.

8. Security of Your Information

We implement industry-standard measures to safeguard your data. However, no transmission method over the internet is completely secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing any data.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here, and the "Effective Date" will reflect the latest version.

11.Children’s Privacy

At GroupsGenie.com, we prioritize the privacy and safety of children. Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Parental Guidance Required

  • If you are a parent or guardian, we encourage you to monitor and guide your child's online activities, particularly when visiting websites like ours.
  • Any submission of group links, contact forms, or similar actions should be made only by individuals aged 13 or older.

If We Collect Data from a Child

If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13:

  • We will promptly delete the information from our records.
  • We will take steps to ensure that such information is not shared or stored in the future.

Reporting a Concern

If you believe your child has provided personal information to GroupsGenie.com without your consent, please contact us immediately at https://groupsgenie.com/page/contact-us, and we will take appropriate action to address the issue.

Compliance with Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

GroupsGenie.com adheres to the requirements of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations. We do not knowingly collect or share personal information from children under the age of 13.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights under GDPR or CCPA, please contact us at:
https://groupsgenie.com/page/contact-us

By using GroupsGenie.com, you consent to this Privacy Policy, including our use of cookies and compliance with GDPR and CCPA.