Privacy Policy
Last Updated 01/22/22
At Worthwhile Goods (“Worthwhile Goods” or “we” or “us”), we take your (the “User” or “you” or your”) privacy seriously and it is our intention to diligently protect the privacy of any personal information we collect from you or you provide to us when you access and use our website (www.worthwhilegoods.com or the “Website”).
This privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy”), outlines in detail the type of information that may be collected, the purpose and use of the collected information, and your rights related to the collection of this information. By accessing the Website, you are consenting to the collection and the use of your information by Worthwhile Goods, as it is described in this Privacy Policy.
Collection of Information
There are two types of information that are collected on the Website;
Non-Personal Information (“Non-Personal Information”). Upon accessing the Website on your computer or mobile device, usage data is collected. Usage Data is non-personal information that is automatically collected without your knowledge or express consent. Non-Personal Information is data including, but not limited to, the referring website, your IP address, browser type, the pages of our Website you visited, the time and date of your visit, and search queries. We use Non-Personal Information to analyze Website traffic and user experience on the Website. This type of information does not personally identify you. If you wish to limit the amount of Non-Personal information collected, you can disable cookies on your computer or enable notifications to inform you whenever a cookie is being sent. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, your experience on the Website may be diminished, or your ability to choose some of the options on the Website may be limited.
Personal Information (“Personal Information”). We may collect identifying Personal Information such as name and email address that will allow you to be identified if you choose to provide this information in order to, for example, sign up for our email list or enter a giveaway. The Personal Information we collect will vary depending on how you are using the Website and may include, but is not limited to, your name, address, phone number, date of birth and email address.This type of information is voluntarily provided by you and is never collected without your consent.
Use of Information
We may use the Personal Information you provide for any of the following purposes:
To provide products and services to you at your request (such as when you sign up for our newsletter)
To offer you products or services through marketing channels that we believe you may be interested in
To deliver advertising and content from us or third parties based on your online activity or activity on our Website
To inform you of events, contests, sweepstakes, and other offers or promotions you may be eligible to participate in
To respond to your questions, comments and concerns
To evaluate and improve our business (which may include the development of new features for the Website, analyzing and enhancing the user experience on the Website, determining the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising and/or managing our communications)
To analyze the data related to usage of the Website (including market and user research, trend analysis, and financial analysis)
To comply with applicable legal requirements
We will not use your Personal Information for any other purpose without your express consent. Furthermore, we will only collect Personal Information to the extent necessary for purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Sharing Information
We do not sell or disclose the Personal Information we collect to outside entities except under the following circumstances:
Affiliated Service Providers - We have agreements with various affiliated service providers to facilitate the functioning of the Website, with whom we may share the information we have collected.
Marketing and Advertising - We may share Non-Personal Information and aggregated information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
As Required by Law - We may share collected information when required by law or in response to a request from law enforcement or a governmental agency.
Transactions - If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, your Personal Information may be transferred. We will provide notice before any Personal Data is transferred.
Protection of Information
When we collect or use your Personal Information, we implement safeguards to ensure its protection. It should be noted that no security procedure is 100% effective and some risk is assumed by the user when providing any personal information online, including to this Website. Should any breach of your Personal Information occur, we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible, as required by applicable law.
Transfer of Information
Personal Information is processed at the Company's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those from your jurisdiction.
The Company will take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that your Personal Information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
Retention of Information
We will retain your Personal Information for only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Information in order to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), to resolve disputes, and to enforce our legal agreements and policies.
The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our Website, or when we are legally obligated to retain the data for longer time periods.
Right to View Information
You have the right to review any of the Personal Information we collect. Should you wish to examine your information, please send a written request to hello[at]worthwhilegoods.com. We reserve the right to charge you a reasonable administrative fee to access your information, as permitted by applicable law. In certain cases, we may not be able to provide access to all of your Personal Information (ex: if the information also pertains to or contains the Personal Information of another user)
Changes to Privacy Policy
Worthwhile Goods may make modifications, deletions and/or additions to this Privacy Policy (“Changes”) at any time to reflect changes to our privacy practices and how we collect or use your Personal Information. We indicate at the top of the Privacy Policy page the date the document was “Last Updated”. In the event that we make significant changes to this policy, we will post a prominent notice on the Worthwhile Goods home page to notify you of changes. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices. If the terms of this, or any of our policies, are not acceptable, please do not access or use the Website.
External Links
This Website contains references and links to other websites that are owned by third parties and may have their own privacy policies. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of each website you visit.
Withdrawal of Consent
You may withdraw your consent to the collection of Personal Information at any time by sending a written request to hello[at]worthwhilegoods.com and we will stop using your Personal Information within a reasonable time, which may vary depending on the purpose and information collected. Please note that we will send you an email confirmation upon receipt of your request. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please send another request. If you do choose to withdraw such consent, your experience on the Website may be diminished, or your ability to choose some of the options on the Website or the services provided therein may be limited.
California Privacy Rights Notice
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”), residents of California may choose to opt out of companies disclosing Personal Information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. Under the CCPA, you are entitled to have your Personal Information (as defined in the CCPA) deleted upon request to us. You may also have access to any of your Personal Information in our possession. There are exceptions to this rule under the CCPA, however we will make all reasonable efforts to delete your Personal Information to the extent mandated under the law. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@worthwhilegoods.com.
Nevada Privacy Rights Notice
Nevada residents, under Nevada privacy law SB220, may opt out of companies selling Personal Information to third parties as defined under the law. We do not currently sell as defined by this law nor have any intention of doing so. If that should change, this Privacy Policy will be updated and all users notified. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@worthwhilegoods.com.
Terms and Conditions
This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and forms part of the Terms and Conditions, which outlines the terms of use that you agree to when accessing and using the Website.
Persons Under 18
The Website is not intended for children nor is it intentionally marketed toward any persons under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us at hello@worthwhilegoods.com. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected Personal Information for individuals under the age of 18 without express parental consent, we will promptly delete such information.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at hello[at]worthwhilegoods.com