Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information KiwiFruit.Capital, an initiative of the Vector Group Charitable Trust, collects about you, how we use that information, and the choices you have about your information.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect a few different types of information to provide and improve our services to you.
- Information You Provide: When you create an account, post a directory listing, submit a classified ad, or list an event, you give us information like your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to include in your public profile or listing.
- Information from Your Use of the Website: We automatically collect certain information when you visit or use our site. This includes your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you visit, and the time and date of your visit. This helps us understand how people use our site and where we can make improvements.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Operate, maintain, and provide the features and functionality of our website.
- Display your directory listings, classifieds, and events to other users.
- Improve and personalize your experience on the website.
- Communicate with you about your account, listings, or important updates.
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activities.
- Analyse usage and trends to help us improve our services.
3. How We Share Your Information
We take your privacy seriously and do not sell your personal information. We only share it in a few, specific situations:
- Public Information: Any information you include in a public directory listing, classified ad, or event post (like your business name, contact number, or address) will be visible to all users of the website.
- With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party companies and individuals who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, data analysis, and payment processing. These third parties only have access to the information they need to perform their functions and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request by a government authority.
4. Data Security
We work hard to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use a variety of security measures, including encryption and secure servers, but no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your information.
- Access and Update: You can access and update your account information by logging into your account settings.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us directly. Please note that some information may be retained for legal or operational purposes.
- Opt-Out of Communications: If you receive promotional emails from us, you can unsubscribe by following the instructions in the email.
6. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us