Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/16/2024

At AnimalHub ("we," "our," or "us"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, https://animalhub.earth. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We use cookies and similar technologies to track and analyze how visitors interact with our website. The information we collect is anonymized and is used solely to improve the performance, content, and user experience of our site.

• Google Analytics: This tool helps us understand how visitors use our website, including details such as pages viewed, time spent on each page, referring websites, and general user behavior. The data collected is anonymous and aggregated.
• Microsoft Clarity: Microsoft Clarity provides insights into user interactions with our site by recording session data, including heatmaps and click patterns. This information helps us improve the usability and design of our site.

We also collect anonymous server logs to monitor the performance and functionality of our website. These logs may include data such as IP addresses, browser types, and system configurations, but they are not linked to any personally identifiable information.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To analyze and understand website traffic and user behavior.
• To improve and optimize the content, layout, and overall user experience of our website.
• To monitor and enhance the performance, security, and technical functionality of the site.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit certain pages of our site. These cookies help us remember your preferences, analyze site usage, and track the effectiveness of our content.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended.

4. Data Retention

The data we collect through Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity is retained in accordance with the retention policies of these services. Typically, this data is retained for up to 14 months. However, the information is anonymized and does not contain personally identifiable details.

5. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your information. We use industry-standard security measures to safeguard the data we collect. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers (such as Google and Microsoft) to help us analyze website usage and improve our services. These third-party services may collect and process data as described in their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they use your information.

• Google Analytics Privacy Policy
• Microsoft Clarity Privacy Policy

7. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, we advise you to discontinue use of our website or adjust your browser settings to block cookies.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@animalhub.earth