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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 4, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Turn Up Water (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit or interact with https://turnupwater.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

  • Comments & Contact Forms: Name, email address, website URL, and any content you submit.

  • Registration (if applicable): Username, email, password, and any profile information.

1.2 Technical & Usage Data

  • Log Data: Your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps.

  • Cookies & Tracking: Data stored via cookies, local storage, or similar technologies to recognize your browser and preferences.

1.3 Media Uploads

  • Images & Files: If you upload images or other media, the file itself and any metadata (including EXIF data) contained therein.

How We Use Your Information

  • To Operate & Improve the Site
    Running, maintaining, and enhancing features and functionality.

  • To Communicate with You
    Responding to comments or inquiries; sending updates, security alerts, or administrative messages.

  • To Personalize Your Experience
    Remembering your preferences (e.g., language, display settings).

  • To Prevent Abuse
    Monitoring for spam, security threats, and unauthorized activity.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., login sessions).

  • Preference Cookies: Remember your display preferences and form‑field values.

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage to improve content and performance.

  • Third‑Party Cookies: May be set by embedded services (e.g., YouTube, social‑media widgets).

You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings—note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Third‑Party Services & Embedded Content

  • Gravatar: We may send your hashed email to Gravatar to retrieve your avatar. Refer to https://automattic.com/privacy/ for their policy.

  • Embedded Media: Videos, images, or widgets from other sites behave as if you visited those sites directly, and they may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics).

  • Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, regulations, legal processes, or government requests.

  • Protection of Rights: To investigate or defend against unlawful or harmful activity.

Data Retention

  • Comments & Form Submissions: Retained indefinitely to streamline moderation and follow‑up.

  • User Accounts: Profile data retained as long as your account exists.

  • Log & Analytics Data: Retained for a rolling period (typically 1–2 years) to help us analyze trends and improve the Site.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correct or update inaccurate information.

  • Delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

  • Restrict or object to certain processing activities.

  • Withdraw Consent at any time where we rely on consent to process data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no security system is impenetrable—please take precautions when sharing personal data online.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us, and we will delete it.

International Data Transfers

If you access our Site from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. by our hosting providers under applicable data‑transfer safeguards.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top and, where appropriate, notify you via the Site or email. Please review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please email us at: admin@turnupwater.com