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Privacy Policy

Welcome to World Animals Club. We are committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.worldanimalsclub.com (“Website”) or communicate with us via email at hello@worldanimalsclub. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand your rights and how we comply with the laws and regulations of various jurisdictions.

By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Data We Collect

World Animals Club collects various types of personal data to provide you with services and to improve your experience on our Website. The types of data we may collect include:

1.1. Personal Data

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
  • Account Information: Username, password, and profile preferences when you create an account.
  • Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us via email or through our website forms.

1.2. Usage Data

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and language settings.
  • Analytics Data: Data related to how you use the Website, such as access times, pages viewed, links clicked, and referring websites.

1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

2.1. To Provide and Improve Services

  • To create and manage your account.
  • To deliver information or services that you request.
  • To personalize your experience on the Website.

2.2. To Communicate with You

  • To respond to inquiries and customer service requests.
  • To send updates, newsletters, and promotional content (with your consent).

2.3. To Improve Our Website and Marketing

  • To analyze trends, track user activity, and improve the functionality of our Website.
  • To perform analytics and track website usage to improve our content and marketing efforts.
  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • To enforce our Terms of Service and prevent fraudulent or illegal activities.

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: We may process your personal data if you have given explicit consent (e.g., for receiving marketing emails).
  • Contractual Necessity: We process data to fulfill our contractual obligations (e.g., creating and managing your account).
  • Legal Obligation: We may process data to comply with legal requirements.
  • Legitimate Interest: We may process data when it is in our legitimate interest to do so (e.g., to improve our services).

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

4.1. GDPR (European Union)

If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
  • Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request a restriction in the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, where we rely on consent to process your data.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

4.2. CCPA (California, USA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request the categories of personal data we have collected about you and how that data is used.
  • Right to Delete: Request the deletion of personal data we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell personal data).
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of your rights under the CCPA.

4.3. PDPA (Singapore and Global)

Under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and similar laws in other countries:

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data.
  • Right to Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of your personal data.

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal data in the following circumstances:

5.1. Service Providers

We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist in operating the Website or delivering services to you (e.g., hosting providers, analytics providers). These third parties are obligated to keep your data secure and only use it for the intended purposes.

We may disclose your data if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from authorities.

5.3. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, we may transfer your personal data to a third party involved in the transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own, including those that may not offer the same level of protection as your home jurisdiction. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws by using safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs).

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: hello@worldanimalsclub.com
Website: www.worldanimalsclub.com