Privacy Policy
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Litter Networks is committed to ensuring the privacy and protection of any personal data you may share with us, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data, as well as future potential use of cookies and analytics tools.
1. Data Collection
Our website does not currently collect personal data directly. However, we offer contact forms for users to email their local council or the Litter Networks team. Any personal information provided will be securely stored and only retained for the time needed to respond to your inquiry.
We encourage engagement through our Facebook groups, where personal data is managed according to Facebook's privacy policies. Any data we collect, such as litter bag counts, is purely anonymous and statistical.
2. Third-Party Services
Our website incorporates third-party services such as:
- YouTube for embedded video content
- OpenStreetMap tiles for interactive maps
- Google reCAPTCHA for protecting the website from spam and abuse
These third-party services may collect user data in line with their privacy policies, which you can review:
We may introduce analytics tools, such as Google Analytics or other monitoring services, to gather website usage data for optimization purposes. No personally identifiable data is tracked.
3. Cookies
We do not currently use cookies on our website. In the future, cookies may be used to enhance user experience or for basic analytics purposes. You will be notified if and when this changes, and given the option to manage your cookie preferences.
Third-party services like YouTube and OpenStreetMap may use their own cookies, which are subject to their respective privacy policies.
4. User Data
If you contact us through the website, your email and any associated information will be securely stored for as long as necessary to manage your inquiry, in line with GDPR guidelines.
We do not share personal data with any third parties without your explicit consent, and any data shared (e.g. statistics like bag counts) is fully anonymized.
5. Security
We implement stringent security measures to safeguard any data that may be processed on our systems. Only authorized individuals with secure login credentials can access any stored data, ensuring that your information is protected at all times.
6. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy or this policy, please reach out to us at contact@litternetworks.org.