Privacy Policy

Introduction

WaterQ.us ("we," "us," or "our") provides public drinking water quality information based on government datasets and EPA records. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding the data we collect and how it is used. This Privacy Policy applies to the WaterQ website and all associated services.

Information We Collect

We collect certain information automatically when you visit our website:

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our site, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
• Device Information: This includes your browser type, operating system, and device category.
• Search Queries: We collect the terms you enter into our search bar to improve search relevance and understand user needs.
• Approximate Location: We receive generalized location information (such as city or region) based on your IP address through our analytics providers.

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the WaterQ platform and user experience.
• Analyze traffic patterns and measure site performance.
• Personalize content and advertising to provide a more relevant experience.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

WaterQ uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and serve advertisements.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected.
• No Sale of Personal Information: WaterQ does not "sell" personal information as defined by the CCPA.
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

European Users (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases provided by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legitimate Interests: For analytics, improving our service, and ensuring security.
• Consent: For the use of non-essential cookies and personalized advertising.

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

• The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
• The right of rectification.
• The right to object.
• The right of restriction.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to other sites, such as the EPA and local water utilities. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of any linked site you visit.

Children's Privacy

WaterQ is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our 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 at the top of this policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]