Privacy Policy

1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The legal basis for collecting personal information depends on what information is collected and the context, in compliance with law and under user permission with legitimate purpose. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for stated purposes in this Privacy Policy. Information is retained and used as needed to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies.

2. What Information Do We Collect?

We collect two types of information depending on how you use the Keeps Service:

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

This includes information that can identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and billing details.

Non-Personally Identifiable Information (Non-PII)

This includes demographic information (such as your age, zip code, or preferences), IP addresses, browser types, and statistical data about your use of the Keeps Service. Certain non-PII may become PII if combined with other information that identifies you.

Information You Provide to Us

• Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, and password.
• Communication: If you contact us via email or other channels, we may collect your contact information and the content of your communication.

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect data about your interactions with the Keeps Service, such as the events, travels, meals, or plans you bookmark, and the features you use.
• Device Data: We collect information about the device you use to access Keeps, including your operating system, browser type, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience.

Information We Receive from Third Parties

If you link your Keeps account to third-party services, such as social media or calendar apps, we may receive data from those services according to their privacy policies.

3. Why Do We Collect Your Information?

Your information is used to:

• Provide and improve the Keeps Service
• Personalize your experience
• Communicate about updates, promotions, and support
• Analyze usage trends to enhance the Keeps Service
• Ensure the security and integrity of our systems

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights:

• Access and Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: You may ask us to update or correct your information.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual requirements.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us at [email protected].

For European Economic Area (EEA) residents, additional data protection rights apply under GDPR, including:

• The right to access, update, or delete information held
• The right of rectification
• The right to object
• The right of restriction
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

5. Log Files

Keeps follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. Information collected includes internet protocol addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to personally identifiable information. The purpose is analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking user movement, and gathering demographic information.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to secure your information. While we use encryption and other safeguards, no system is completely secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

7. Cookies and Web Beacons

Like any other website, Keeps uses "cookies." These cookies are used to store information including visitors' preferences and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize user experience by customizing web page content based on browser type and other information.

Third-party ad servers or ad networks may use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons in their respective advertisements and links that appear on Keeps. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see. Note that Keeps has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide the Keeps Service or as required by law. If you request account deletion, your data will be erased except as required for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

To delete your account and associated user data, you may sign in and visit your settings page, which includes a "Delete account" button. Our system will fully delete your account within two weeks of receiving the request.

9. Sharing Your Information

Information is shared only with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Keeps Service, such as payment processors and hosting providers, under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of Keeps, its users, or the public.
• Corporate Transactions: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

You may provide your phone number so that we can send you a text message to download our app. This will only be used to send texts directly from us. No phone numbers or mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

10. Children's Privacy

Keeps does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 14. If you believe your child has provided such information, please contact us immediately for prompt removal.

11. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Keeps' Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We advise you to consult the respective privacy policies of third-party ad servers for more detailed information. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options.

12. Changes and Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date updated. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Keeps Service constitutes your acceptance of changes.

13. Consent

By using our website or app, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at [email protected].