Introduction
UAP Watchers (“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 use our website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the “Platform”).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Platform.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Create an account
- Submit UAP sighting reports
- Participate in forums or discussions
- Contact us
- Subscribe to newsletters
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Location data
- Profile information
- Communication preferences
UAP Sighting Information
When you submit reports of unidentified aerial phenomena, we collect:
- Date, time, and location of sighting
- Description of the observation
- Photos, videos, or audio recordings you provide
- Environmental conditions
- Witness accounts
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our Platform, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address
- Device type
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Access times
- Pages viewed
- Referring website addresses
- Browsing patterns
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to improve your experience on our Platform. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Platform
- Process and analyze UAP reports and data
- Communicate with you about your account, updates, or support
- Send newsletters, alerts, and marketing communications (if you’ve opted in)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze usage, trends, and activities
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- Protect the safety, security, and integrity of our Platform
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Aggregation and Research
We may aggregate and anonymize UAP sighting data for research, statistical analysis, and public information purposes. Such aggregated data does not identify any individual user and may be shared with researchers, partner organizations, or the public to advance understanding of unidentified aerial phenomena.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who perform services on our behalf
- With research partners (in anonymized or aggregated form)
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect and defend our rights and property
- With your consent or at your direction
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
User Choices
Account Information
You can review and update your account information by logging into your account settings. You may also contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you.
Marketing Communications
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in these communications or by contacting us directly.
Do Not Track
Some browsers feature a “Do Not Track” setting. Our Platform does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will securely delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed for these purposes.
Children’s Privacy
Our Platform is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries which may have different data protection rules than your country.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to rectify inaccurate information
- The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
- Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
California Privacy Rights
California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other state laws. Please contact us for more information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@uapwatchers.com