1.1. Consent

By accessing and using our Website, you are consenting to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Your consent is voluntary, and you have the right to withdraw it at any time. It is important to note that the withdrawal of consent does not retroactively affect the legality of data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal. To withdraw your consent, please contact our Support Team at support@thewordibleco.com

1.2. Purpose

The purpose of this privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) is to inform users of our Website of the following:

1. The personal data we will collect
2. Use of collected data
3. Who has access to the data collected
4. The rights of Website users
5. The Website's cookie policy

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Website.

2.1. Data Collected Automatically

When you visit and use our Website, we may automatically collect and store the following information:

1. IP address
2. Cookies
3. Access log
4. Services usage records

2.2. Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way

We may also collect the following personal information data when you perform certain functions on our Website:

1. Contact Information: First and last name, date of birth, email address, phone number, affiliation, occupation, address, payment information, any data, information, or material submitted to use our Services (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Content”)
2. Account information: ID, Password

3.1. Purpose of Personal Data Collection

Data collected on our Website will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Website. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy. We collect personal information for specific purposes as follows:

3.2. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information from the date of membership registration for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine the retention period include the duration of our relationship with you, the nature of the data collected, and the legal obligations we may be subject to. Upon the cancellation of your membership, withdrawal of consent, or the achievement of the purpose for data retention, we are committed to securely deleting or anonymizing your personal information.

In specific cases, we may retain certain information for a longer period if it is necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements. Once your personal information is no longer needed for the purposes specified in this policy, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

4.1. Types of Cookies

A “cookie” is a small file stored on a user's hard drive by a website. Its primary function is to collect data related to the user's browsing behavior. You can opt to receive notifications whenever a cookie is sent, and you also have the choice to disable cookies completely in your internet browser. However, it's important to note that disabling cookies may impact the quality of your user experience.
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

1. Functional cookies: Functional cookies are used to remember the selections you make on our Website so that your selections are saved for your next visits; and
2. Analytical cookies: Analytical cookies allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Website by collecting data on how you access our Website, for example data on the content you access, how long you stay on our Website, etc.

5.1. Sharing with Employees

We may disclose user data to any member of our team who genuinely requires access to this information to fulfill the objectives outlined in this Privacy Policy.

5.2. Other Instances of Sharing

We will not sell or distribute your data to third parties unless the following conditions apply:

1. If mandated by law
2. When necessary for legal proceedings
3. To safeguard or assert our legal rights
4. In cases involving potential buyers or the sale of our Company

Please be aware that when following links from our Website to other websites, we cannot be held responsible for their privacy policies and practices.

6.1. Access to Personal Information

You have the right to access your personal information. Your information can be accessed via your member portal through the ‘My Account’ page. Your dedicated portal ensures a secure and convenient way for you to review and manage the specific details of the information we have on record for you.

6.2. Correction of Personal Information

If you request a correction to your personal information, the information will not be utilized or disclosed until the correction process is finalized. Prompt notifications will be issued if incorrect data has been shared with a third party to ensure rectification. Corrections can be initiated through options like ‘Manage my details’ on the platform or by submitting requests via email to support@thewordibleco.com.

6.3. Deletion of Personal Information

You can request the deletion of your personal information. Upon receiving such a request, we will promptly cease data collection and take measures to erase the relevant personal information. However, withdrawn or erased data will adhere to the ‘Personal Information Retention and Use Period.’

6.4. Objection to Processing

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for specific purposes, such as direct marketing. To exercise this right, contact us through the methods provided in Section 10 (Contact Us).