Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 10, 2024

Water Bear Collaborative ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect information obtained through our website, www.waterbear.eco (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information when you visit our Site:

1.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact Information: If you fill out a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you provide.

  • Newsletter Sign-Up: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.

1.2. Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: We may collect data about how you interact with the Site, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

  • Cookies: We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or messages.

  • To send updates, newsletters, or promotional content (with your consent).

  • To improve the functionality and usability of the Site.

  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

  • With service providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., analytics providers like Google Analytics).

  • If required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Opt-out: Opt-out of receiving marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@waterbear.eco.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your data.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy] (if applicable).

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Water Bear Collaborative
Email: info@waterbear.eco
Phone: (707) 239-8879
City: Occidental, CA