Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 5th, 2024

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or its parts.
Business (CCPA): The legal entity that collects and processes California residents' personal information and conducts business in California.
Company: LoafHosts, LLC.
Consumer (CCPA): A natural person who is a California resident, including those in the USA for more than a temporary purpose or domiciled in the USA but temporarily outside.
Cookies: Small files placed on your device to track browsing history and other data.
Country: Pennsylvania, United States.
Data Controller (GDPR): The Company that determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.
Device: Any device used to access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
Do Not Track (DNT): A mechanism allowing users to control tracking of their online activities across websites.
Personal Data: Information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, such as name, email, location, or any information that can be linked to you.
Sale (CCPA): The act of selling, renting, disclosing, or transferring personal information for monetary or other valuable consideration.
Service: The website.
Service Provider: Any individual or entity processing data on behalf of the Company, such as third-party companies assisting with the Service.
Third-Party Social Media Service: Social media platforms like Google, Facebook, and Twitter used to log in or create an account for the Service.
Usage Data: Automatically collected data about how you use the Service, including device information, IP address, and browsing activity.
You: The individual using or accessing the Service, or the entity on behalf of which you are using the Service.

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

When using our Service, we may request the following personally identifiable information:
Email address
First and last name
Phone number
Address details
Bank account information for transactions
Usage Data

Additional Personal Data

For transactions, we might also ask for:
Date of birth
Passport or National ID
Bank card statement
Address verification
Bank account information
Usage Data (including IP address, browser type, visit times, and device information)

Third-Party Social Media Services

If you register or log in through services like Google, Facebook, or Twitter, we may collect associated Personal Data from those accounts.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar technologies to track and store information about your activity, including:
Cookies: Small files placed on your device. You can adjust your browser settings to manage Cookies.
Flash Cookies: Local stored objects used for tracking preferences. Manage settings at Adobe Flash.
Web Beacons: Small files in our Service and emails used to track page visits and email openings.

Use of Your Personal Data

We may use your Personal Data for:
Providing and maintaining our Service.
Managing your Account and providing access to Service functionalities.
Performing contracts and fulfilling purchase agreements.
Contacting you with updates or informational communications.
Offering news, special offers, and information about similar products or services.
Managing and responding to your requests.
Delivering targeted advertising based on your interests.
Evaluating or conducting business transfers like mergers or sales.
Analyzing data to improve our Service and offerings.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We may share your personal information:
With Service Providers for Service management and analysis.
During business transfers such as mergers or sales.
With Affiliates who honor this Privacy Policy.
With business partners for offering products or promotions.
Publicly, if interacting in public areas or via Third-Party Social Media Services.
With your consent for other purposes.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain your Personal Data as long as necessary for the purposes outlined and to comply with legal obligations. Usage Data is retained for internal analysis and security improvement, typically for shorter periods unless otherwise required.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your data may be processed and stored outside your jurisdiction. By submitting your data, you consent to such transfers. We will ensure adequate data protection measures are in place.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If LoafHosts undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred. We will notify you before any such transfer occurs and when a different Privacy Policy applies.

Law Enforcement

We may disclose your personal data if required by law or in response to valid requests from authorities such as courts or government agencies.

Other Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal data to:
Comply with legal obligations.
Protect and defend LoafHosts' rights or property.
Prevent or investigate potential misuse of our services.
Ensure the safety of users and the public.
Guard against legal liability.

Security of Your Personal Data

While we prioritize your data's security, no online or electronic storage method is entirely foolproof. We employ commercially acceptable measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Processing of Your Personal Data

Service Providers

Third-party vendors may access, collect, store, and process your personal data according to their Privacy Policies.

Analytics

We use various services to analyze how our service is used:
Google Analytics: Tracks and reports website traffic.
Firebase: Provides analytics services.
Matomo: Offers web analytics.
Clicky: Web analytics service.
Statcounter: Analyzes web traffic.
Flurry Analytics: Provided by Yahoo! Inc. [Opt-out: Flurry Opt-out].
Mixpanel: Analytics. [Opt-out: Mixpanel Opt-out].
Unity Analytics: Provided by Unity Technologies. [Opt-out: Unity Opt-out].

Advertising

We may use service providers for advertising:
Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookie: Google uses cookies for targeted ads.
AdMob by Google: Mobile ads service. [Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy].

Email Marketing

We may send you newsletters and promotional materials. Opt-out by following the instructions in emails or contacting us. We use services like:
Mailchimp: Email marketing service.

Payments

For paid products or services, we use third-party payment processors. We do not store your payment details; they are handled by:
Apple Store In-App Payments: [Privacy Policy].
Google Play In-App Payments: [Privacy Policy].
Stripe: [Privacy Policy].
PayPal: [Privacy Policy].
Authorize.net: [Privacy Policy].
2Checkout: [Privacy Policy].
Square: [Privacy Policy].
Bitpay: [Privacy Policy].

Behavioral Remarketing

We use remarketing services to show ads based on your activity. Opt-out options are available through:
NAI Opt-out Platform
EDAA Opt-out Platform
DAA Opt-out Platform
You can also enable privacy features on your device, like Limit Ad Tracking (iOS) or Opt Out of Ads Personalization (Android), to control personalized ads.

Additional Remarketing Services

Google Ads (AdWords): [Opt-out: Google Ads Settings] [Privacy Policy: Google Privacy & Terms].
Twitter: [Opt-out: Twitter Opt-out] [Privacy Policy: Twitter Privacy Policy].
Facebook: [Opt-out: Facebook Opt-out] [Privacy Policy: Facebook Data Policy].
Pinterest: [Opt-out: Pinterest Opt-out] [Privacy Policy: Pinterest Privacy Policy].
Perfect Audience: [Opt-out: Perfect Audience Opt-out] [Privacy Policy: Perfect Audience Privacy Policy].

Usage, Performance, and Miscellaneous

We may use additional third-party services to enhance our service, such as:
Invisible reCAPTCHA: Operated by Google for security.

GDPR Privacy

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data under GDPR

LoafHosts processes personal data based on the following conditions:
Consent: You have given explicit consent for one or more specific purposes.
Contract Performance: Processing is necessary for the performance of an agreement with you or pre-contractual obligations.
Legal Obligations: Processing is required to comply with legal obligations.
Vital Interests: Processing is necessary to protect your or another person's vital interests.
Public Interests: Processing is related to tasks performed in the public interest or under official authority.
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for LoafHosts' legitimate interests.

Your GDPR Rights

You have rights regarding your personal data under GDPR, including:
Access: Request access to, update, or delete your personal data.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Erasure: Request deletion of personal data when it is no longer needed.
Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another entity.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing, though this may affect certain functionalities.

Exercising Your Rights

Contact us to exercise your rights. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. If you have concerns, you can file a complaint with a Data Protection Authority in the EU.

CCPA Privacy

For California Residents

This section supplements our Privacy Policy for California residents.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Identifiers: Name, email, IP address, etc. (Collected: Yes)
Personal Records: Social Security number, financial information, etc. (Collected: Yes)
Commercial Information: Purchase history (Collected: Yes)
Internet Activity: Interaction with our services (Collected: Yes)

Sale of Personal Information

We may have sold the following categories in the last 12 months:
Identifiers
Personal Records
Commercial Information
Internet Activity

Sharing Personal Information

We may share information with:
Service Providers
Payment Processors
Affiliates and Partners

Personal Information of Minors

We do not sell personal information of minors under 16 unless we have explicit consent.

Your CCPA Rights

California residents have rights including:
Notice: Right to know what personal data is collected and its purpose.
Request: Right to request information about collection, use, and sharing of personal data.
Opt-Out: Right to direct us not to sell personal data.
Delete: Right to request deletion of personal data, subject to exceptions.
Non-Discrimination: Right to not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

CalOPPA "Do Not Track" Policy

We do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. To manage tracking on third-party sites, adjust your browser settings to enable or disable DNT.

Children's Privacy

Our Service may include content for children under 13. We strive to notify and obtain parental consent before collecting personal information. For users aged 13-18, we may restrict certain Service features. Parental consent may be required where applicable, and we verify age before collecting information from users under 13.

Information Collected from Children Under 13

We may collect persistent identifiers (such as cookies or IP addresses) for Service operation. Additional personal information may be collected with parental consent, including:
First and last name
Date of birth
Gender
Grade level
Email address
Telephone number
Parent’s or guardian’s name
Parent’s or guardian’s email address

Parental Access

Parents can review, correct, or delete their child's personal information and stop further collection. To make such requests, please contact us using the information provided below.

Your California Privacy Rights

California residents can request annually information about the sharing of their data with third parties for direct marketing. For more details, please contact us.

California Privacy Rights for Minors

California residents under 18 can request removal of their publicly posted content. Requests should include your account email. Please note, removal may not be complete or guaranteed in all cases.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their privacy policies before use.

Changes and Amendments

We may update this policy at any time. Changes take effect upon posting. Continued use of our Service signifies acceptance of the new terms. Notifications will be provided on our website, Discord, and via email.

Acceptance of This Policy

By using our website or services, you agree to this policy. If you disagree with any terms, do not use our site or services.