Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 26, 2023

Welcome to bushy.pro. This Privacy Policy describes how bushy.pro ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information obtained from users ("you" or "your") of our website and services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. By accessing or using bushy.pro, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information Collection

We collect information to provide, improve, and secure our services. The types of information we collect are as follows:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you register for an account, we may collect your name, email address, username, password, and contact details.
• Profile Information: Information you add to your profile, such as a profile picture, biography, or professional details.
• Communication Data: When you contact us via email or our contact forms, we collect your email address, name, and the content of your message.
• Payment Information: If you make purchases through our service, our third-party payment processors collect billing details, including credit/debit card information. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
• User Content: Any content you create, upload, or share on our platform, including project data, text, images, or other materials.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and clickstream data.
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our services, including device type, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Information: Details about your interactions with our services, such as pages viewed, features used, time spent, and other statistical data.
• Location Data: General location information derived from your IP address or device settings (with your permission) to provide localized services.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as social media platforms (if you connect your account), analytics providers, advertising networks, and publicly available sources, in accordance with their privacy policies and your settings.

2. Use of Information

We use the collected information for the following business purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To create and manage your account, process transactions, provide customer support, and deliver the features and functionality you request.
• To Improve and Personalize: To analyze usage trends, diagnose technical issues, and develop new features, products, and services. We may use your information to personalize your experience and show content relevant to your interests.
• To Communicate with You: To send you administrative messages (e.g., account verification, updates to our terms), respond to your inquiries, and send you service-related notifications. With your consent, we may also send you promotional communications about new features, offers, or events.
• For Security and Protection: To monitor and protect the security of our services, detect and prevent fraud, abuse, illegal activities, and enforce our Terms of Service and other policies.
• For Legal and Compliance Purposes: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests, and to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users and the public.
• For Business Operations: To conduct research and analysis, manage our business operations, and for other legitimate business interests.

3. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect the security of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

• Security Measures: We use industry-standard security protocols, such as encryption (SSL/TLS), firewalls, and access controls, to safeguard your data.
• Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Criteria used to determine retention periods include the nature of the data, the reason for its collection, and legal obligations.
• Data Sharing: We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
  • With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics, customer support), under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • If required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of bushy.pro, our users, or others.
  • In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
  • With your explicit consent or at your direction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use information about you, including to serve interest-based advertising.

• What Are Cookies: Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your experience.
• Types of Cookies We Use:
  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve site performance.
  • Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
  • Advertising/Targeting Cookies: Set by us or our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads.
• Your Choices: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience and the functionality of our services.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We will comply with applicable data protection laws, such as the GDPR or CCPA, where they apply.

• Access and Portability: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request a copy in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Correction: You can