Introduction

World of Citrus ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services (the "Service"). It should be read together with our Terms of Service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or interact with our services, we may collect:

• Email address
• Username
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Content you contribute (variety information, comments, photos, etc.)
• Your preferences, interests, and activity related to citrus varieties and use of the Service

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate location information
• Device and browser information
• Usage patterns and interaction data (pages viewed, actions taken)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Create and manage your account
• Enable community features and collaboration
• Improve our website, features, and user experience
• Respond to your requests and communicate about updates and features
• Ensure security, detect abuse, and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Generate aggregated, anonymized statistics and insights about citrus varieties, trends, and community activity
• Provide personalized content and experiences, including recommendations across our own platforms where you have not opted out of such personalization

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Information you post publicly (for example, variety data, comments, and photos) is visible to other users and may be discoverable through the Service.
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (such as hosting, analytics, and content delivery), subject to appropriate safeguards.
• Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We may share or sell aggregated, anonymized information that does not identify you personally (for example, trends in variety popularity or high-level usage statistics) with third parties, as described in our Terms of Service.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, the safety of others, or to investigate fraud or abuse.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy or an equivalent policy.

Cross-Platform Personalization and Owner's Other Services

World of Citrus is owned and operated by an individual or entity that may also own, operate, or create other websites, platforms, and services. Subject to applicable law, we may use information about your account and activity on World of Citrus (for example, your citrus-related interests, preferences, and usage patterns) to offer personalized content, recommendations, or marketplace experiences on other services operated by the same owner.

Such cross-platform use of your information is limited to the owner's affiliated platforms and services and does not involve sharing your personal identifiable information with unrelated third-party owners. Where available, you can manage or opt out of cross-platform personalization and certain data uses at any time in your account settings. If you opt out, we will stop using your data for cross-platform personalization from that point forward, subject to reasonable processing time and legal requirements.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal limits
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Opt out of certain personalization and cross-platform data uses, where available in your account settings

You can exercise some of these rights directly through your account settings. For other requests, please contact us using the details below.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate steps to delete it.

International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including Canada and other jurisdictions where our service providers are located. We take steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. In some cases, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner or email). Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Support Center