Privacy Policy

Introduction

At StateTeens, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information ("Personal Data") that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Create an account or profile.
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates.
  • Participate in surveys or promotions.
  • Contact customer support.

This information may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

Usage Data

We may automatically collect information about how you access and use the website ("Usage Data"). This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, links clicked, and other diagnostic data.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for various purposes, including:

  • To provide and maintain our website and services.
  • To notify you about changes to our website or services.
  • To allow you to participate in interactive features of our website.
  • To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
  • To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our website.
  • To monitor the usage of our website.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
  • To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide the information.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (EU Users)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the information we collect and the context in which we collect it. We may process your Personal Data because:

  • We need to perform a contract with you.
  • You have given us permission to do so.
  • The processing is in our legitimate interests, and it's not overridden by your rights.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, contractors, or agents who perform services on our behalf.
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our users, or others.

Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements.

International Data Transfers

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By providing your information, you consent to this transfer.

Security of Your Information

We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your Personal Data. You can update your account information by contacting the website administrator.

Opt-Out

You may opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email we send.

Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals. You can disable tracking features in your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

California Privacy Rights

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits users of our website who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of Personal Data to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us using the information provided below.

GDPR Data Protection Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data. You have the right to:

  • Access the Personal Data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request erasure of your Personal Data.
  • Object to our processing of your Personal Data.
  • Request the restriction of processing your Personal Data.
  • Request data portability.
  • Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on your consent to process your Personal Data.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for various purposes, including:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
  • Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how you use our website.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Advertising

We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information about your visits to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

Policy Toward "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" (California)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of their Personal Data. We do not sell Personal Data as defined by the CCPA.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: Contact us

Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For legal guidance, please consult a qualified attorney.

Last Updated: 16th September 2024