ModBay Privacy Policy
At modbay.org, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect from you and how we use and protect that information. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.
CCPA Compliance
If you are a resident of California, you have certain rights under the CCPA. These rights include the right to know about the personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at email address.
GDPR Compliance
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or if your personal information is processed by us in relation to offering goods or services to individuals in the EEA, the processing of your personal information is subject to the GDPR. We only collect and process personal information in accordance with lawful bases, such as your consent, the performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests. You have certain rights under the GDPR, including the right to access and rectify your personal information and the right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at email address so that we can take necessary actions to delete such information.
If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, please obtain permission from your parent or guardian before using our website or providing us with any personal information.
Information Collection and Use
When you interact with modbay.org, we may collect the following types of information:
1. Personal Information:
- Username
- Email address
At modbay.org, we understand that usernames chosen by users may contain personal information. We want to emphasize that the responsibility for sharing personal information through usernames lies solely with the user.
When creating a username on our website, please refrain from including any personal information that you do not wish to be publicly available. We recommend using a unique username that does not directly reveal your identity.
It is important to note that any information voluntarily shared through your username or in public areas of our website, such as forums or comment sections, may be accessible to other users and the public. Therefore, we encourage you to exercise caution and not share any personal information that you are not comfortable disclosing.
We cannot be held responsible for the personal information shared by users through their usernames or in public areas of our website. Please be mindful of the information you choose to include in your username and exercise caution when interacting with other users on our site.
2. Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Device information
- Website usage data
3. Analytics Information:
- Data collected through third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies:
- Cookies: small data files stored on your device that help improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic
- Beacons, tags, and scripts: used to track user interactions with our website and gather information for analytical purposes
Please note that we do not collect sensitive personal information, such as financial information or social security numbers.
The information collected is used for the following purposes:
- To improve the functionality and usability of our website
- To analyze trends, track user behavior, and measure the effectiveness of our website through third-party analytics services
- To personalize content and advertisements
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of this information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Data Analytics and Advertising
We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect information about your usage of our website. These services help us analyze trends, track user behavior, and improve our website. The information collected by these analytics services is anonymous and does not personally identify you.
Additionally, our website may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These advertisements may use cookies and similar technologies to personalize the content and measure the effectiveness of the advertisements. The use of cookies by these advertising networks is subject to their own privacy policies and practices.
Information from Third-Party Social Media Services
We allows You to create an account and log in to use the Service through the following Third-party Social Media Services:
- X (Twitter)
If You decide to register through or otherwise grant us access to a Third-Party Social Media Service, We may collect Personal data that is already associated with Your Third-Party Social Media Service's account, such as Your name, Your email address, or Your profile photo.
You may also have the option of sharing additional information with the Company through Your Third-Party Social Media Service's account. If You choose to provide such information and Personal Data, during registration or otherwise, You are giving the Company permission to use, share, and store it in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Data Protection
At modbay.org, we take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use industry-standard security practices and technologies to safeguard your data.
Some of the measures we employ include:
1. Secure Transmission: We use secure encryption protocols (such as HTTPS) to ensure the secure transmission of your personal information between your browser and our website.
2. Access Control: Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who have a legitimate need to access it for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
3. Data Minimization: We only collect and retain the personal information that is necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy. We have strict data retention policies in place to ensure that we retain personal information only for as long as necessary.
4. Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address any potential vulnerabilities in our systems to maintain the integrity of your personal information.
While we strive to protect your personal information, it is important to note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. We encourage you to take precautions and use strong, unique passwords for your accounts and to promptly notify us of any suspected unauthorized access to your account.
Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not owned or controlled by modbay.org. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Data Retention
modbay.org will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will only retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary to provide you with the requested services or for as long as your account remains active.
If you have subscribed to our newsletter or have provided your consent for us to send you marketing communications, we will retain your information until you unsubscribe from our mailing list or withdraw your consent.
Please note that even if you request the deletion of your personal information, we may need to retain certain information for administrative, legal, or security purposes, such as to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
If you have any concerns about the retention of your personal information, please contact us at email address.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at email address.