Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2/20/2025

Welcome to ChocoRoot! Protecting your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the relevant privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Privacy Act 1988 (Australia), and Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in Canada. By accessing our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

ChocoRoot collects two types of information:

Personal Information: This is information that identifies you as an individual, such as your name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide when subscribing to our newsletter, leaving comments, or contacting us.
Non-Personal Information: This includes data such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior, which we collect using cookies and tracking technologies to improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

Provide and improve our services.
Send newsletters, respond to inquiries, and share updates about ChocoRoot.
Analyze website traffic and optimize content based on user behavior.
Display personalized advertisements and affiliate links for monetization.

We are transparent about our monetization strategies, which include:

Google AdSense: Serving targeted advertisements based on user interests.
Affiliate Links: Earning commissions when users make purchases via affiliate links, without additional cost to you.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Understand and enhance your browsing experience.
Serve personalized advertisements via Google AdSense.
Monitor website performance and user interactions.

You can manage your cookie preferences or disable them in your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may impact certain features on our site.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

Under the GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: You have explicitly agreed to the processing of your data (e.g., by subscribing to our newsletter).
Legitimate Interest: For purposes such as improving website functionality and analyzing user interactions.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information with:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools).
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have specific rights under privacy laws:

Access and Correction: Request access to your data and correct inaccuracies.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our communications or opt out of targeted advertising.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at support@chocoroot.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. ChocoRoot is not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

8. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Updates to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting, and continued use of our website constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.