Phone-Safe Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15th January 2025
Last Updated: 15th January 2025

Welcome to Phone-Safe “the Site”. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.phone-safe.org] (the “Site”) or use any related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Site and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our Site or Services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account on our Site

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or other marketing communications

  • Submit inquiries via our contact form or customer support portal

  • Engage with our Services in any way that requires personal data

This personal information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Name (first and last)

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address (if applicable)

  • Account credentials (e.g., username, password)

  • Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Usage Data

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain data about your device and usage of our Services, such as:

  • IP address

  • Device information (e.g., browser type, operating system)

  • Geolocation data (approximate, based on IP or device settings)

  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked

  • Referring URL (the page you visited before coming to our Site)

We use this information to analyze trends, administer the Site, track users’ movements, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. This data helps us understand how visitors use our Site and improve the user experience.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (“Cookies”) to collect and store information about your interactions with our Site. Cookies are small files that a website stores on your device’s hard drive or memory. These may include:

  1. Necessary Cookies: Essential to provide you with services and to enable navigation.

  2. Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data to improve the performance of the Site.

  3. Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language).

  4. Analytics Cookies: Analyze user behavior to improve the Site’s functionality.

  5. Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Display relevant ads tailored to your interests.

You can manage your cookies settings through your browser. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit functionality of the Site. For more details, see Section 8 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies) below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  1. Provide and Maintain Our Services: Process and fulfill your requests, ensure technical functionality, and develop new features.

  2. Communicate With You: Respond to your inquiries and provide updates, newsletters, or marketing materials (where lawful).

  3. Personalize User Experience: Tailor our content, features, and advertising to your interests and browsing behavior.

  4. Analyze and Improve Our Services: Monitor usage, identify trends, and enhance Site performance and user experience.

  5. Ensure Security: Protect our Site and users from unauthorized access, hacking, or other malicious activity.

  6. Comply with Legal Obligations: Fulfill any legal requirements or enforce our legal rights, including for fraud prevention or to comply with requests from law enforcement.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:

  1. With Service Providers and Partners

    • We may engage third parties to perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, analytics, email delivery, hosting). These third parties have access to personal information only as needed to perform their functions.

  2. Business Transfers

    • If we undergo a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, user information may be transferred or disclosed as part of that process.

  3. Legal Compliance and Protection

    • We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency), or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

  4. Consent

    • We may disclose your personal information for other purposes with your consent.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be processed in a country other than the one in which you reside. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Californian residents are advised not to use this site! If you are a resident of California do not submit any data, personal data or your details to this website, its newsletter or any affiliate.

Depending on applicable law (e.g., GDPR for EU/EEA residents, CCPA for California residents), you may have the following rights:

  1. Access: Request to access and obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  2. Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  3. Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information when it is no longer necessary or if you withdraw consent (where applicable).

  4. Restriction: Request restrictions on the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

  5. Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and/or request the transfer of your data to another controller.

  6. Objection: Object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing.

  7. Withdraw Consent: Where our processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [phone-safe@outlook.com]. We may request specific information from you to confirm your identity and process your request. We will respond to your request within the time frames required by applicable law.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete, anonymize, or securely store your personal data and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

7. Security Measures

We employ a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information, including encryption, firewalls, and secure server hosting. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that you provide your personal information at your own risk.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

8.2 How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Optimize site functionality

  • Track user behavior for analytics

  • Store user preferences

  • Facilitate targeted advertising

8.3 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this may affect the availability and functionality of our Site.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services (e.g., analytics providers, payment processors). These third parties operate independently from us and have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We disclaim all liability and responsibility for the content, privacy practices, and security of any external sites or services.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of [13 or 16, depending on jurisdiction]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. If you become aware that a child under the designated age has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [privacy@phone-safe.com] immediately. We will take steps to remove such information and terminate the child’s account if applicable.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we protect your personal information. Your continued use of our Site and Services after any update to this Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by the updated Policy.

12. Affiliate Disclaimer

This website (the “Site”) may include affiliate links to third-party products and services. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or engage with the service, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the operation of the Site.

  1. No Endorsement or Guarantee

    • Any mention of a product, service, or company on the Site is not an endorsement or recommendation. We have no control over the manufacturers, providers, or owners of these products and services, and we make no guarantees about their quality, performance, availability, or suitability for your needs.

  2. Separate Entities

    • The products or services referenced through affiliate links have no direct affiliation with us. We are not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information related to these external products or services. All interactions, purchases, or usage of these products or services are solely between you and the third-party.

  3. No Liability

    • By using this Site and any affiliate links provided, you acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any loss or damage—financial or otherwise—that may result from your purchase, use, or interaction with any third-party products or services. Any reliance you place on the information found on this Site is strictly at your own risk.

  4. Do Your Own Research

    • We encourage you to perform your own due diligence before making any purchase or engaging in any transaction. Always review the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of any third-party product or service.

  5. Changes and Updates

    • We reserve the right to modify or remove any affiliate link at any time. We also reserve the right to update this disclaimer as needed to reflect current practices or changes in legal requirements.

13. Disclaimer of Liability

We strive to ensure that the information we provide in this Privacy Policy is accurate and up-to-date. However, we make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of this information. By using our Site, you agree that we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from:

  • Errors or omissions in this policy or on the Site

  • Data breaches that occur despite our reasonable efforts to secure your data

  • Use of or inability to use our Site or Services

Disclaimer Used on Other Sites:

“While we take all reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality and security of your personal information, you acknowledge that no internet-based site can be 100% secure, and we do not guarantee, and you should not expect, that your personal information will remain secure in all circumstances.”

This disclaimer is provided for informational purposes and may vary based on applicable legal requirements.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our data handling practices, or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:

We will do our best to respond to all legitimate requests in a timely manner.

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by it.

Thank you for choosing Phone-Safe!
We appreciate the trust you place in us and are committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal information.