1. Introduction
Welcome to Gush ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
By accessing or using our service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Fill out a profile
- Participate in community activities
- Contact us
- Subscribe to newsletters
- Request support
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Profile picture
- Educational background
- Professional information
- Social media profiles
- Other information you choose to provide
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use our platform, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Usage patterns
- Referring URLs
- Clickstream data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and manage your account
- Send administrative information, such as updates, security alerts, and support messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
- Monitor usage patterns and analyze trends to improve functionality and user experience
- Protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other illegal activity
- Comply with our legal obligations
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your interactions with our platform. These technologies help us provide enhanced functionality, remember your preferences, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content.
4.1 Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).
4.2 Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager (GTM-MR3HD3D8) to manage various tracking scripts on our platform. Google Tag Manager itself does not collect personal information, but it facilitates the loading of tags that may collect data.
4.3 Analytics
We use analytics services, including PostHog, to understand how users interact with our platform. These services collect information about your use of our platform, including pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
4.4 Cookie Control
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our platform may not function properly.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other business partners who perform services on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.
- Platform Features: Information you post publicly on the platform (such as public profile information, posts, or comments) will be visible to other users.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Restriction of processing of your personal information
- Data portability
- Objection to processing of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
8. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: team@gush.zone
