1. Introduction
Welcome to Toaster, accessible at https://www.toaster.gg ("Website"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users ("You", "Your") information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from you, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it. By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Effective Date and Updates
This Privacy Policy is effective as of [Insert Effective Date], and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page. We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time and you should check this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.
3. Information Collection
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you. These include:
While using our Website, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you ("Personal Data"). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to, your email address, name, and other information that you choose to provide.
We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include details such as your computer's Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), browser type, browser version, our Service pages that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
4. Information You Provide
The information you provide to us is essential for the proper functioning of the Website and its features. This includes:
Information required to create an account, such as your username, password, and email address.
Information you choose to include in your profile, including your name, profile picture, and any other details you decide to share.
Information you provide when you communicate with us via emails or other messaging services, including the communication content and metadata associated with the communication.
5. Automatically Collected Information
In addition to the information you provide directly, we collect some information automatically, including:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.
Our servers automatically record information created by your use of the Service, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
6. Third-Party Information Collection
Our Service may include features or links to websites and services provided by third parties. Any information collected by third parties is governed by their privacy policies, and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies or for any personal data that may be collected through these third-party services or websites. We encourage you to carefully read the privacy policy of any website you visit.
7. Use of Information
The information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:
To notify you about changes to our Service, allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so, and to provide customer support.
We use feedback you provide to improve our products and services, and we use information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Service.
To provide you with news, special offers, and general information about other goods, services, and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless you have opted not to receive such information.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and we 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. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Service. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
9. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share or disclose your personal information in the following situations:
We may share your personal information with service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Information may be transferred.
We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.
10. Third-Party Service Providers
We employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"), to provide the Service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services, or to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
11. User Authentication
Our Service allows you to sign in through various third-party authentication services. If you choose to sign in through a third-party service, you may be sharing certain profile information stored in your third-party service account with us. This shared information can include personal information such as your name and email address. We do not control and are not responsible for other uses of your personal information by your third-party service provider. We recommend that you review their privacy policy to understand how they collect, use, and share your personal information.
12. Data Security
The security of your Personal Data is critical to us. We strive to implement and maintain reasonable, commercially acceptable security procedures and practices appropriate to the nature of the information we store, in order to protect it from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and we are unable to guarantee the absolute security of the Personal Data we have collected from you.
13. Data Retention
We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
Toaster will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our Service, or we are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.
14. International Transfers of Information
Your information, including Personal Data, 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 of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to the United States and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
15. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under local data protection laws, including the right to access, correct, or delete the Personal Data we collect from you. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing of your Personal Data and to withdraw consent to our data processing at any time, subject to certain conditions. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the contact information provided below.
16. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
17. Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
18. Social Media Features
Our Service includes social media features, such as the Facebook "Like" button and widgets, such as the "Share This" button or interactive mini-programs that run on our site. These features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Social media features and widgets are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our Site. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it.
19. Public Forums
We may offer publicly accessible message boards, blogs, or community forums. Please be aware that any information you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others who access them. To request the removal of your personal information from our public forums, contact us at the provided contact information. In some cases, we may not be able to remove your personal information, in which case we will let you know if we are unable to do so and why.
20. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our 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 "effective date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We may also provide notice of significant changes through the primary communication methods we have on file for you, such as email.
It is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Your continued use of the Service after the posting of the revised Privacy Policy on this page constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
21. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at [email protected].
We welcome your questions, comments, and concerns about privacy. Toaster is committed to protecting your data privacy and will make efforts to address any concerns you may have.
22. U.S. Privacy Law Provisions
The following provisions apply to users residing in the United States, including specific rights for residents of Florida and users under the jurisdiction of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
If you are a resident of California, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Toaster allows you to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, request deletion of personal information, and opt-out of the sale of personal information, if applicable. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided in the Contact Information section.
As of the effective date of this policy, Florida has not enacted comprehensive privacy legislation like the CCPA in California. However, Toaster is committed to ensuring the privacy and security of all users, including those residing in Florida. We adhere to best practices in data privacy and security, which include notifying users of any data breaches in a timely manner, ensuring transparent data collection practices, and providing users with the ability to manage their personal information.
Toaster implements robust security measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We regularly review our data collection, storage, and processing practices, including physical security measures, to guard against unauthorized access to systems where we store personal data.
All users, irrespective of their residence, have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data stored by Toaster. Users also have the right to object to the processing of their personal data and, where we have asked for your consent to process your personal data, to withdraw this consent at any time.