Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how the Website collects and utilizes user information. Please carefully read this Privacy Policy before accessing the Website or using its services, as it applies each time you visit and interact with the Website. By using and accessing the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and other applicable Website policies. The Website is operated by Affinity Grow ("Affinity Grow" or "we"). In this Privacy Policy, "user", "you", and "your" refer to any individual using the Website. 

TYPES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED AND COLLECTION METHODS: 

When you use the Website, we may collect either (i) personal information, which identifies you as an individual, or (ii) aggregate information that relates to your use of the Website and account activity (e.g., login frequency, most visited pages, IP address, etc.), but does not personally identify you. 

  • Information you provide: This includes data provided during registration on the Website or when contacting us through the Website or email, such as your name, address, email address, and phone number. 

  • Automatically collected information: When you access the Website, certain non-personal information, like device type, location, IP address, webpage traffic, and access time, is automatically collected to ensure the proper functioning of the Website. This data is obtained through cookies and web beacons. 

  • Information from third parties: We may obtain information from third parties with whom you have shared your information and provided consent (e.g., through social media). 

 

HOW YOUR INFORMATION IS USED: 

Your information is primarily processed electronically and is used for various purposes, including but not limited to: 

  • Account registration or newsletter subscription. 

  • Marketing communications. 

  • Customizing content to better suit your preferences. 

  • Responding to your customer service requests and other communications. 

  • Providing technical assistance. 

 

HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION: 

Access to user information is limited to employees, contractors, and agents of the Website operator on a need-to-know basis and solely for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy. While we take reasonable measures to secure your information, we cannot guarantee the complete security of data transferred over the Internet, and you assume any associated risks. 

 

WHERE YOUR INFORMATION IS STORED: 

Your information will be collected and stored in the United States. 

 

SHARING YOUR INFORMATION: 

We will not sell or disclose your information, except as described in this section and other relevant parts of this Privacy Policy. 

  • Sharing with affiliated companies: We may share your information with companies associated with Affinity Grow, including affiliates, licensees, our parent company, subsidiaries, and joint venture partners, whether located within or outside the United States. These parties are bound to use your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. 

  • Third-party service providers: We may engage third-party service providers to process your data for services related to the Website (e.g., IT support, customer service, or marketing communications). These providers are only authorized to use the information for the designated purposes and not for any other reason. 

  • Corporate changes: In the event of a corporate restructuring, such as a merger, consolidation, sale, liquidation, or substantial asset transfer, we may, at our discretion, transfer, sell, or assign user information collected through the Website to affiliated or unaffiliated third parties or the successor in interest. 

  • Legal requirements: We may disclose your information when required to comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or respond to requests from law enforcement authorities. We may also share your information for legal defense purposes or fraud prevention. 

 

LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY SITES: 

The Website contains hyperlinks to third-party websites that we do not operate, control, monitor, endorse, or guarantee. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the collection and use of information by those third-party websites. We advise you to carefully read the privacy policies and other policies of all third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience, but we do not endorse or guarantee the goods and services offered on those third-party websites. Your use of any third-party website is at your own risk, and we disclaim any warranties regarding such use. 

 

INFORMATION FROM SOCIAL MEDIA SITES: 

When accessing the Website through third-party social media sites or applications, we may access certain information from your social media account, such as name, email address, profile picture, location, friend list, posts, and likes. Please note that aggregate information that doesn't personally identify you, such as content viewed on social media, may also be collected if you access the Website through a third-party social media site. Certain Website services may integrate with social sharing features (e.g., liking or sharing a service on a social media platform). Depending on your social media account settings, these activities may appear on your profile and be visible to your friends, followers, and/or the public. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party social media sites, and you should refer to their privacy policies for information regarding their data collection and processing practices. 

 

CHANGING, UPDATING, OR REMOVING YOUR INFORMATION: 

You can update, correct, or remove your personal information at any time by contacting us at info@affinitygrow.com To ensure security, we may ask for identification before processing your request, and we will fulfill it as soon as reasonably possible. Note that removing some information may restrict access to certain Website features. However, we may retain some personal information as required by law or for record-keeping purposes. 

 

OPTING OUT OF NEWSLETTER AND EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS: 

You have the option to unsubscribe from marketing communications by clicking the "Unsubscribe" button in any marketing email or by contacting us at info@affinitygrow.com. 

 

DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS: 

Our Website does not recognize Do Not Track signals. Some third parties may collect aggregate information about users' online activities over time and across different websites when they use the Website. While this information does not include personally identifiable details, some processing activities by third parties may lead to user identification. 

 

AGE REQUIREMENTS: 

You must be 21 years old or older to access the Website, and individuals under 21 are not allowed to use the Website. We will promptly remove any information related to a person under 21 that comes to our attention. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or use personal information of individuals under 21. 

 

UPDATES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY: 

Affinity Grow may amend or update this Privacy Policy, in whole or in part, at any time and without prior notice, at its sole discretion. Please check this section regularly to review the most recent version of the Privacy Policy. 

 

EFFECTIVE DATE: 

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2024.