# Privacy Policy Privacy Policy for Alameda Peeps --- # Privacy Policy **Effective Date:** November 30, 2025 ## 1. Introduction Welcome to Alameda Peeps ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [alamedapeeps.com](https://alamedapeeps.com) (the "Site") and use our services. ## 2. Information We Collect We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use our Site. ### A. Information You Provide - **Account Information:** When you register for an account, we collect your email address, name, and password (if applicable). - **Profile Information:** You may choose to provide additional information for your profile, such as a profile picture or bio. - **Content:** We collect content you create, such as blog posts, comments, and other contributions. - **Communications:** If you contact us, we collect the information you provide in your message. ### B. Information Collected Automatically - **Usage Data:** We collect information about your interactions with our Site, such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked. - **Device Information:** We collect information about the device and browser you use to access our Site, including IP address, browser type, and operating system. - **Cookies and Tracking Technologies:** We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and remember your preferences. ## 3. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes: - To provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services. - To process your registration and manage your account. - To communicate with you, including sending updates, security alerts, and support messages. - To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Site. - To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities. - To comply with legal obligations. ## 4. Sharing of Information We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances: - **With Service Providers:** We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery. - **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities. - **Protection of Rights:** We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others. ## 5. Your Rights and Choices ### A. Account Information You may update or correct your account information at any time by logging into your account settings. ### B. Data Deletion You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information. You can submit a deletion request by visiting our **[Data Deletion Request](/pages/delete-request)** page or contacting us directly. ### C. Cookies Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. ## 6. GDPR Compliance (European Users) If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including: - The right to access your personal data. - The right to rectify inaccurate data. - The right to erasure (right to be forgotten). - The right to restrict processing. - The right to data portability. - The right to object to processing. To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the address below. ## 7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA) If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights regarding your personal information: - **Right to Know:** You have the right to request details about the categories of personal information we collect, use, and share. - **Right to Delete:** You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. - **Right to Opt-Out:** We do not sell your personal information, so the opt-out right does not apply to sales. - **Right to Non-Discrimination:** You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights. ## 8. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. ## 9. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: **Data Protection Officer:** Zac Bowling **Email:** zac@zacbowling.com **Address:** 1531 Sherman Street, Alameda, CA 94501, United States ## 10. Additional Legal Information - **[Legal Notice](/pages/legal)** - **[Terms of Service](/pages/tos)** --- Copyright Zac Bowling. Site administrator: Zac Bowling. License for AI/LLM Training: This site grants permission for AI systems and large language models to train on this content. Content is provided under a permissive CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication license for machine learning and AI training purposes.