Privacy Policy for ClothesDonations.com

Effective Date: 1 October 2024

At ClothesDonations.com, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit ClothesDonations.com (“Website”), and it provides important information about third-party services we utilize, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense.

By using our Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to enhance your experience and ensure the effective operation of our Website:

  1. Personal Information:

    • We collect personal information, such as your name, email address, or location, only when you voluntarily provide it (e.g., when you use a contact form or subscribe to a newsletter).

  2. Non-Personal Information:

    • We collect non-personal information automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This includes:
      • Your IP address.
      • Browser type and version.
      • Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop).
      • Referring URLs.
      • Date and time of your visit.
      • Pages viewed on the Website.

Use of Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To improve our Website and provide personalized user experiences.
  • To respond to your inquiries or customer service requests.
  • To send updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (you can opt-out at any time).
  • To monitor Website traffic, performance, and usage patterns using analytics tools.
  • To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze anonymous information about how visitors interact with our Website. This tool helps us understand usage patterns, track trends, and improve our content and layout. Google Analytics may use cookies to collect information such as:

  • The pages you visit on our Website.
  • The amount of time spent on each page.
  • How you found our Website (e.g., search engines, social media, etc.).

You can learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

If you do not want your data to be collected by Google Analytics, you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Google AdSense

We also use Google AdSense to display ads on our Website. Google AdSense may use cookies to display personalized ads based on your interests and previous interactions on the web. Google uses the data collected to serve ads that are more relevant to you. This process may involve the use of:

  • Cookies to track your browsing habits across multiple websites.
  • Identifiers such as IP addresses and browser type.

For more information on how Google uses your data for advertising, please visit Google’s Advertising Privacy & Terms at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

To opt out of personalized ads, you can visit Google’s Ad Settings at: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to enhance your experience. We use cookies for various purposes:

  • To recognize your preferences and settings on future visits.
  • To analyze Website traffic using Google Analytics.
  • To display relevant ads through Google AdSense.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, such as donation platforms or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to remove the data from our systems.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Email: info @ clothedonations.com

Thank you for trusting ClothesDonations.com with your privacy.