Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 14, 2024

Accessible Social ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website accessible at www.accessible-social.com (the "Website"). We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information, and the rights you have under applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using the Accessible Social website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Although Accessible Social is not a business and does not generate any revenue, we still collect limited personal information for the purpose of improving user experience and managing our Website.

• Personal Information: Information that you provide voluntarily, such as your name and email address when you contact us directly or submit your information to the Experts Directory.
• Automatically Collected Information: Information automatically collected when you access the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.
• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To maintain and improve the functionality of our Website
• To analyze how visitors use our Website for optimization purposes
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise profit from your personal information. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use third-party service providers to host our Website, analyze data, or provide other operational support.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests.

Your Data Protection Rights

California Consumer Privacy Act (California Residents)

If you are a resident of California in the United States, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete: You can request that we delete any personal data we hold about you, subject to legal exceptions.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not face any discrimination for exercising your privacy rights under CCPA.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact Accessible Social at hello@accessible-social.com.

General Data Protection Regulation (EU/EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides you with certain rights:

• Right to Access: You can request access to your personal information that we hold.
• Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data in certain cases.

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact Accessible Social at hello@accessible-social.com.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Once the data is no longer needed, we will delete it.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Children's Privacy

The Accessible Social website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States. We take all necessary measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed.

Contact Accessible Social

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to exercise your rights under CCPA or GDPR, please contact Accessible Social at hello@accessible-social.com.