Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to RecycleFind ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website recyclefind.com (the "Site") and use our services.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Submit a listing or claim a business listing
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through forms or email
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Use our tools and calculators

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Business information (business name, location, services offered)
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Communications and correspondence with us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and geolocation data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Click patterns and navigation paths
• Device identifiers and characteristics

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information and improve your experience. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our Site
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Analyze site traffic and user behavior
• Detect and prevent fraud

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our services
• Processing transactions and sending related information
• Sending administrative information, updates, and security alerts
• Responding to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Personalizing your experience and delivering targeted content
• Analyzing usage trends and optimizing site performance
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues and fraud
• Sending marketing communications (with your consent)
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms
• Conducting research and development to improve our services

4. Advertising and Third-Party Services

4.1 Ezoic Services

This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. ("Ezoic"), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.

A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you're visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.

The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:

• IP address
• Operating system type and version
• Device type
• Language preferences
• Web browser type
• Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)

Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic's partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.

You can view Ezoic's privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic's advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic's advertising partners here.

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as page views, session duration, and user demographics. This information helps us understand user behavior and improve our services.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.3 Other Third-Party Services

We may use other third-party services for various purposes, including:

• Payment processing (Stripe)
• Email delivery and marketing (MailChannels, email service providers)
• Database and hosting services (Supabase, Vercel)
• Content delivery networks
• Analytics and performance monitoring

These third parties have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share your information when you give us explicit permission
• Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users
• Public Information: Information in business listings is publicly visible on our Site
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure socket layer (SSL) technology
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications and certain data processing
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@recyclefind.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and as required by applicable law.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any promotional email or by contacting us directly.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@recyclefind.com or call us at the contact number provided on our Site.

9. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our legal basis for processing your information includes consent, contractual necessity, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate interests.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

When we transfer your information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally approved transfer mechanisms.

12. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• Maintain business records as required by law

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable law.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Site

Your continued use of our Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

16. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have "Do Not Track" features. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing or responding to these signals. Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can manage cookies and tracking through your browser settings.