Effective Date: 1st November 2024

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At Steps for Trees Ltd., we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.stepsfortrees.com and use our mobile application. By accessing or using our website or mobile app, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect
 

1.1 Personal Information

When you use the Steps for Trees mobile app or visit our website, we may collect personal information, including but not limited to:

• Name

• Email address

• Date of Birth

• Location data

• Activity

• Device information (such as IP address, operating system, and mobile device identifier)
   

1.2 Usage Data

We collect information about your interactions with the app, including steps data, app usage statistics, and environmental contributions like trees planted or steps converted into environmental initiatives.

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2. How We Use Your Information

Steps for Trees Ltd. may use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and mobile app

• To enhance user experience, monitor app performance, and improve our services

• To communicate with you regarding app updates, promotions, and other marketing materials

• To track and report environmental impact or contributions based on app usage

• To ensure compliance with local and international regulations and legal obligations
   

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following cases:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and mobile app.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or governmental requests.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
   

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide you with the services or for legal and regulatory obligations. If you wish to delete your data, you can contact us at gary@steps4trees.com to request the deletion of your account and personal data.

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5. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

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6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and track user interactions. You can control cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

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7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Request the correction or deletion of your data

• Object to the processing of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at gary@steps4trees.com.

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8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Steps for Trees Ltd. reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the revised policy on our website or via the mobile app.

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10. Contact Us

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

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Steps for Trees Ltd.
Email: hello@stepsfortrees.com
Website: www.stepsfortrees.com