Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 27, 2025
Last Updated: December 27, 2025

At VapeTrace, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit www.vapetrace.org 

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and data collected automatically through your use of our site:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and      postal address (e.g., when you fill out a contact form or sign up for a      newsletter).
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and      pages visited.
• Cookies: We use cookies to improve site performance and analyze      traffic. You can manage your preferences through our Cookie Settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services.
• To notify you about changes to our site or services.
• To provide customer support.
• To gather analysis to improve our website.
• To send promotional materials (only with your explicit consent).

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We only share data with third parties in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our      website (e.g., hosting, analytics, or payment processors).
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our      rights.

4. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard security measures (such as SSL encryption) to protect your data. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate      information.
• Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the "sale" or      "sharing" of your data for targeted advertising.
• AI Disclosure: We [do/do not] use automated decision-making or      AI systems to process your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at sreed@vapetrace.org 

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at: sreed@vapetrace.org