Privacy Policy - indooraqua

Indoor Aqua
Website: indooraqua.com
YouTube Channel: Indoor Aqua
Instagram: @indooraqua

Effective Date: January 11, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Indoor Aqua. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at indooraqua.com, view our content on YouTube (Indoor Aqua channel), follow us on Instagram (@indooraqua), or otherwise interact with our brand across digital platforms.

Indoor Aqua provides educational content, guides, and resources related to indoor aquarium setup, fish care, aquascaping, and freshwater fishkeeping. Our mission is to help aquarium enthusiasts create and maintain healthy aquatic environments for their fish and aquatic pets.

By accessing or using any of our platforms, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our services.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Subscribe to our YouTube channel or enable notifications
Follow our Instagram account or interact with our posts
Comment on our content across platforms
Contact us through direct messages or email
Participate in contests, surveys, or promotional activities
Sign up for newsletters or updates (if available)

This information may include your name, email address, username, profile information, and any content you choose to share with us.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website or interact with our content, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
Referral information (how you found our content)
Geographic location data (general location based on IP address)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Third-Party Platform Information

When you interact with us through third-party platforms like YouTube and Instagram, we may receive information through these platforms’ APIs and services, subject to their respective privacy policies and your privacy settings on those platforms.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Content Creation and Improvement: To understand our audience preferences and create relevant aquarium and fishkeeping content
Communication: To respond to your inquiries, comments, and messages
Analytics: To analyze website traffic, user engagement, and content performance
Marketing: To promote our content and engage with our community (with your consent where required)
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Security: To protect our platforms and users from fraud, abuse, and security threats

4. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing our users, including web hosting services, analytics providers, and email service providers.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, court orders, or legal processes.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

4.4 Public Content

Any information you post publicly on our YouTube channel, Instagram account, or in comments may be viewed by other users and the general public.

5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

5.1 YouTube

Our YouTube channel is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy. When you interact with our YouTube content, Google may collect information about your viewing habits, preferences, and engagement. Please review Google’s Privacy Policy for more information about how they handle your data.

5.2 Instagram

Our Instagram account is subject to Meta’s Privacy Policy. When you follow us or interact with our Instagram content, Meta may collect information about your interactions and preferences. Please review Meta’s Privacy Policy for more information.

5.3 Website Analytics

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to track website usage and performance. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your website usage.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

8. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Portability: Request transfer of your personal information
Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection.

11. DATA RETENTION

We retain 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. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this document. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

14. EUROPEAN UNION USERS

If you are located in the European Union, this section provides additional information about our data processing activities and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

14.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal bases:

Consent: When you have given clear consent for processing
Legitimate interests: For our business operations and content improvement
Legal obligation: When required by law

14.2 Data Protection Officer

For EU-related privacy inquiries, you may contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact information provided below.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Indoor Aqua
Website: https://indooraqua.com
YouTube: Indoor Aqua Channel
Instagram: @indooraqua

For privacy-related inquiries, please include “Privacy Policy” in the subject line of your communication.

Response Time: We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt, or as required by applicable law.