Oats Privacy Policy
Update: July 25th, 2024
Oats (www.oats.live) is a community platform created by One Oat Foundation Inc. to support young individuals with mental health and soft skills development. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and password.
- Profile Information: You may provide additional information such as your name, profile picture, bio, and other details to personalize your profile.
- Content You Submit: We collect the content you submit to Oats, including posts, comments, messages, and other communications.
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Information: We collect information about your interactions with Oats, including the content you view, the time and duration of your visits, and the links you click.
- Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access Oats, including the device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your usage and preferences.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms, if you choose to link your Oats account with them.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 To Provide and Improve Our Services
- To operate, maintain, and improve Oats.
- To personalize your experience and provide content relevant to your interests.
- To communicate with you about your account, updates, and other relevant information.
2.2 To Ensure Safety and Security
- To monitor and analyze usage to prevent fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities.
- To enforce our terms of service and community guidelines.
2.3 To Comply with Legal Obligations
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.
3.2 With Service Providers
We may share your information with service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and customer support.
3.3 For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
4. Your Choices and Rights
4.1 Access and Update Your Information
You can access and update your account information and preferences through your profile settings.
4.2 Delete Your Account
You can delete your account by contacting us at support@oneoat.org. Please note that some information may remain in backup copies for a certain period.
4.3 Opt-Out of Communications
You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the communications or by updating your preferences in your account settings.
5. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children’s Privacy
Oats is not intended for children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on Oats and updating the effective date. Your continued use of Oats after the changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@oneoat.org.
By using Oats, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.