Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11/11/2024

Real Not Rare (www.realnotrare.com) ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share and protect your personal information when you use our website, https://www.realnotrare.com, and any related services (collectively, "Services"). By accessing our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

Information You Provide: When you subscribe, submit a story, or contact us, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share.
Automatically Collected Information: We collect data about your interactions with our Services, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website.

2. How We use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide support.
To send you updates, newsletters, and information about our Services.
To monitor and analyze usage trends and enhance user experience.
To enforce our Terms and Conditions and comply with legal requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

With Your Consent: We may share your information when you give us permission to do so.
Third-Party Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our Services (e.g., email service providers, analytics tools). These providers are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

4. Information Shared Through Story Submissions

When you submit a story to Real Not Rare, you may provide personal information, including your name, contact details, and other personal experiences. By submitting your story, you consent to the following:

Public Disclosure: The information you provide, including personal details and contact information (if you so choose on the submission form), may be published on our website and accessible to the public. Please consider carefully what personal information you choose to share.
Editing and Moderation: We reserve the right to edit submissions for clarity, length, and compliance with our content guidelines. However, we will strive to maintain the integrity and intent of your story.
Withdrawal of Consent: If, at any time, you wish to remove or edit your published story, please contact us at vaxlonghaulers@gmail.com and we will accommodate your request to the best of our ability. However, please be aware that search engines and social media platforms may retain cached versions of the content or display shared copies that Real Not Rare cannot directly control. We recommend contacting these platforms directly for further assistance with removing cached or shared content.

5. Data Transfer in Case of Ownership Change

If ownership of Real Not Rare is transferred to another individual or group, your i nformation may be provided to the new owner as part of the handover. We will inform you of any change in ownership and provide you with the option to opt-out if you do not wish for your personal data to be included in this transfer.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access and Correction: You can request access to or correction of your personal information.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal limitations.
Opt-Out Of Communications: You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by following the opt-out link in our communications.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Services from outside of the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to any such transfer of information outside your country.

9. Chidlren's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any meterial changes by positing a notice on our website or contacting you directly. Please review this policy regularly for updates.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at vaxlonghaulers@gmail.com