Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 16, 2025

Welcome to Microplastics.health ("we," "our," "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, and account credentials when you register for an account or subscribe to our services.
• Product URLs: The URLs you submit for analysis to generate microplastic detection reports.
• Usage Data: Information automatically collected when you interact with our Service, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Data collected via cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to improve your user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for a variety of purposes, including:

• Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our Service, including generating AI-driven microplastic reports based on your submitted URLs.
• Account Management: To manage user accounts, respond to inquiries, and process payments.
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, marketing materials, or other information related to our services.
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service's functionality, user interface, and performance.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests by public authorities.

3. Cookies Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience, analyze user trends, and gather information about how users interact with our Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features of the Service.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors or contractors that assist us in operating and maintaining our Service. These third parties are bound by contractual obligations to safeguard your data.
• Business Transfers: If we engage in or are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Compliance and Safety: Where required by law or necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Microplastics.health, our users, or others.
• Consent: With your explicit consent to share the information.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. We may also retain certain usage data for internal analysis to improve the Service's performance and user experience.

6. Data Security

We have implemented administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@microplastics.health so we can take steps to remove such information.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the jurisdiction where Microplastics.health is based, please note that we may transfer your personal information to a country that does not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your data to and processing in such countries.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
• Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected.
• Object to or request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at @yourxhandle. We may require additional information from you to verify your identity.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after the posting of any updated Privacy Policy shall constitute your consent to the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at: @yourxhandle.

This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified attorney to ensure compliance with all applicable privacy laws and regulations.