1. Introduction

Welcome to the AlignUs World App (“AlignUs World,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy informs you about how we handle your personal data when you visit our website ([www.alignusworld.com](http://www.alignusworld.com)) and use our AlignUs World App (collectively referred to as “Services”). It also outlines your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

When you use our Services, we may collect the following types of personal data:

– Identity Data: Includes first name, last name, username, or similar identifiers.

– Contact Data: Email address and telephone numbers.

– Profile Data: Username, password, interests, preferences, feedback, and survey responses.

– Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, app, products, and services.

– Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing communications from us.

2.2 Sensitive Personal Data

We do not typically collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide such information to us, such as health data (heart rate, biometric data) for personalized performance analysis.

2.3 Technical Data

When you interact with our Services, we may automatically collect technical data about your equipment, browsing actions, and usage patterns. This data may include:

– IP address

– Browser type and version

– Time zone setting

– Browser plug-in types and versions

– Operating system and platform

– Other technology on the devices you use to access this website

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 To Provide the Services

We use the information we collect and receive to:

– Record and Analyze Your Activities: Track your progress, compare past efforts, and provide personalized insights.

– Facilitate User Interactions: Allow you to participate in challenges, events, and other community features.

– Customize Your Experience: Suggest content, routes, and features based on your preferences.

– Improve and Develop Our Services: Use aggregated data to enhance the functionality and user experience of our platform.

3.2 To Provide Messaging Services

We use your data to enable the messaging features within the app, improving functionality and safeguarding the community by enforcing our Terms of Service and Community Standards.

3.3 To Customize Your Experience

We tailor content, including suggested activities, routes, and community challenges, based on your preferences and activity history.

3.4 To Provide You with Targeted Promotions

Subject to your preferences, we may offer you promotions or suggestions based on your app usage and subscription history.

3.5 To Protect You and the Services

We are committed to maintaining a safe environment by enforcing our policies, detecting misuse, and protecting users from harmful content.

3.6 To Assist You with Support Requests

We may access your account information to troubleshoot issues and respond to your inquiries.

3.7 To Improve Our Services

We continuously work to enhance our services by conducting research and analyzing usage data.

3.8 To Communicate with You

We may contact you for marketing purposes, partnership opportunities, or to address issues related to our Terms of Service.

3.9 To Process Your Subscription

We process your subscription information, including location data, to provide accurate pricing and service delivery.

4. How Information is Shared

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who support our business operations, including payment processing and data analytics.

4.2 Publicly Available Information

By default, certain information, such as your name and profile, may be publicly visible. You can manage these settings through our privacy controls.

4.3 Sharing with Other Users

You can choose to share your activities and achievements with other users or on social media platforms.

4.4 Targeted Advertising

With your consent, we may use your data for targeted advertising. You can opt-out at any time.

4.5 Third-Party Integrations

We allow integrations with third-party apps and services. Any data shared with these parties is subject to their privacy policies.

4.6 Aggregate Information

We may de-identify and aggregate user data for research, marketing, or other purposes. This information is not personally identifiable.

4.7 Legal Requirements

We may share your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and protect our rights.

5. Managing Your Settings

5.1 Privacy Controls

You can control how your data is shared and with whom. Adjust your settings to align with your privacy preferences.

5.2 Notification and Email Preferences

Manage the notifications and communications you receive from us through your account settings.

5.3 Updating Account Information

You can update or correct your personal information at any time.

5.4 Deleting Information and Accounts

You may delete your account and data by following our instructions. Note that some information may remain visible after deletion, depending on where it was shared.

5.5 Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them. Additional privacy protections are provided for users under 18.

6. How We Protect Information

We implement technical, physical, and organizational measures to safeguard your data. Despite our efforts, no system is completely secure, so we encourage you to take precautions to protect your information.

7. Your Rights and Our Legal Bases

7.1 Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, rectify, delete, or restrict the processing of your data. For example, users in the EEA have specific rights under the GDPR.

7.2 Our Legal Bases

We rely on various legal bases for processing your data, including the necessity to provide our services, your consent, and compliance with legal obligations.

8. Cross Border Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We use legal mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

9. Retention of Information

We retain your data as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. After deletion, some data may remain in backups for up to 45 days.

10. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically. If material changes are made, we will notify you through the Services or other means.