Privacy Policy

BirdWatch Explorer ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website birdwatchexplorer.com (the "Website") or use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment and billing information
• Any other information you voluntarily provide to us when contacting us or subscribing to our services

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information about you whenever you interact with our Website. Non-personal information may include:

• Browser name
• Device type
• Operating system
• Internet service provider
• Pages visited before and after accessing our Website
• The date and time of your visit
• Geolocation data
• Information about your interaction with our Website

How We Collect Information

Direct Collection

We collect information that you provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Fill out a form
• Make a purchase
• Contact us
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Post comments or content on our Website

Automated Collection

When you visit our Website, we may use tracking technologies such as cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information automatically. These technologies help us analyze website traffic, personalize content, and improve the user experience.

Third-Party Sources

We may also collect information from third-party sources, such as social media platforms, analytics providers, and advertising networks, to supplement the information we collect directly from you.

Use of Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Website and services
• Process transactions and send related information, including confirmations, invoices, and receipts
• Send administrative information, such as updates to our terms, conditions, and policies
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Send you marketing and promotional communications (you can opt-out of these at any time)
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Website
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Personalize your experience on our Website
• Improve our marketing and promotional efforts

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of company assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information where required by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Website
• Protect the personal safety of users of the Website or the public
• Protect against legal liability

With Your Consent

We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. They are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Website.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
• Performance Cookies: These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website.
• Functional Cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
• Targeting Cookies: These may be set through our Website by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites.

Third-Party Analytics

We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how users engage with the Website. These services collect information about your use of the Website and help us analyze and improve our services. To learn more about Google Analytics and how to opt out, please visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect the information we collect and maintain. However, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only 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. When we no longer need to use your information, we will remove it from our systems or anonymize it so that it can no longer be associated with you.

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails
• Contacting us using the information provided below

Please note that you may continue to receive service-related communications even if you opt out of marketing communications.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside Japan and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the information to Japan and process it there.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.