Last Updated: April 29, 2025
Simple Ear (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website (the “Website”) at https://simpleeear.co/, including features that allow login via Facebook or Google accounts (“Social Login”). By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: When you register or log in using Social Login (Facebook or Google), we may collect your name, email address, and profile photo, as permitted by your account settings.
- User-Generated Content: If you post content (e.g., comments, reviews), we collect the information you submit.
- Communications: If you contact us (e.g., via email at simpleear680@gmail.com), we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message content.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Website, such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
- Device Information: We collect details about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
1.3 Information from Social Login
- Facebook Login: If you use Facebook Login, we collect information such as your name, email address, and profile photo, as authorized by your Facebook privacy settings. This is subject to Meta’s Platform Policy.
- Google Login: If you use Google Login, we collect information such as your name and email address, as authorized by your Google account settings. This is subject to Google’s API Services User Data Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve the Website’s functionality, including authenticating your account via Social Login.
- Personalize your experience, such as displaying relevant content.
- Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending service-related updates.
- Analyze Website usage to enhance performance and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information as follows:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who assist with Website operations (e.g., hosting, analytics), under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Social Login Providers: When you use Facebook or Google Login, we share limited authentication data with Meta or Google to verify your account, as required by their policies.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court order), or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Simple Ear or others.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred, with notice to you.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You have the following options regarding your personal information:
- Social Login: You can adjust the information shared with us by modifying your Facebook or Google account privacy settings.
- Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect Website functionality.
- Access and Deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR for EU residents, CCPA for California residents), you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Contact us at simpleear680@gmail.com to submit a request.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of non-essential communications (e.g., marketing emails) by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example, we may retain account information for the duration of your use of the Website and delete it upon account closure, unless legal obligations require otherwise.
7. International Data Transfers
If you access the Website from outside Hong Kong, your information may be transferred to and processed in Hong Kong. We take steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR for EU data).
8. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If we learn such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Facebook, Google). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
10. Compliance with Social Login Policies
- Facebook Login: We comply with Meta’s Platform Policy, including providing a publicly accessible Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We collect and use only the data necessary for authentication and service provision.
- Google Login: We comply with Google’s Buttons Policy and API Services User Data Policy, limiting our use of your Google data to the purposes disclosed in this Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Website and updating the “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: simpleear680@gmail.com
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.