Privacy Policy
At Sustainability Highway, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
1 Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit Sustainability Highway:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when voluntarily provided
- Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, and device information
- Technical Information: IP address, browser settings, and location data
- Cookies and Tracking: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
2 How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our website services and content about sustainability
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send newsletters and updates about sustainable living practices
- To analyze website usage and optimize user experience
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- To personalize content based on your interests in sustainability topics
3 Information Sharing and Disclosure
Sustainability Highway does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal requirements or court orders
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- With trusted service providers who assist in website operations
- In connection with a business transfer or merger
4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and advertisements
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
5 Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and database protection
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
- Data backup and recovery procedures
Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6 Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Account information: Until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity
- Contact form submissions: Up to 2 years for support purposes
- Analytics data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
- Legal compliance: As required by applicable laws
7 Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
8 Children’s Privacy
Sustainability Highway does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children’s internet usage and help enforce this Privacy Policy.
9 Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:
- Sustainability organizations and resources
- Environmental news sources
- Green product retailers
- Social media platforms
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10 International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
11 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12 Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have given clear consent for specific processing
- Contract: When processing is necessary for service delivery
- Legal Obligation: When required by law
- Legitimate Interest: For website improvement and security purposes
