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Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Zimike Gimezu ("we," "us," or "our"), operating at zimike-gimezu.info, collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you visit our website or submit information through our contact form. We are committed to handling your information transparently and responsibly in accordance with applicable US privacy law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable, and the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
1. Who We Are
Zimike Gimezu is an educational platform focused on backyard beekeeping for hobbyists across the United States. We do not sell products, process payments, or collect sensitive financial information. Our website provides informational content and a contact form for inquiries.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you visit the site.
2a. Information You Provide
When you use the contact form on our website, you may submit your full name, email address, phone number, and a message. This information is transmitted via your email client to our inbox at [email protected]. We do not store form submissions in a database.
2b. Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, our site may collect certain technical information automatically, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time and date of visit. This information is collected through server logs and, where applicable, through cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please see our Cookie Policy for full details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries you submit through the contact form
- Improving the content and usability of our educational website
- Understanding how visitors navigate and use the site (analytics)
- Complying with legal obligations
We do not use your information for direct marketing, advertising profiling, or sale to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website and, optionally, to collect analytics data. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool. For a complete description of the cookies we use and how to opt out, please read our Cookie Policy.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with the following categories of third parties only to the extent necessary to operate the website:
- Hosting providers who store and serve website files
- Analytics providers such as Google Analytics, subject to your cookie preferences
- Legal authorities if required by applicable law or valid legal process
Any third parties we work with are required to handle data in a manner consistent with applicable privacy law.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights under applicable US privacy law. California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information). Virginia residents may have rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). Other states with comprehensive privacy laws may similarly provide rights to their residents.
To exercise any applicable rights, contact us at [email protected] or by phone at +1 314-776-2290. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have received information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. This policy is consistent with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
8. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are received via email and retained only as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry. We do not maintain a separate database of form submissions. Server log data is retained for a limited period consistent with our hosting provider's standard practices.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Zimike Gimezu3112 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 314-776-2290