California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Policy

Last Updated: September 12, 2024

This California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Policy applies to residents of California and provides additional information regarding the rights of California consumers under the CCPA. At WorldSpotterCom, accessible from worldspotter.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and data rights of our users. This policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the CCPA.

1. Your Rights Under the CCPA

If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the specific pieces and categories of personal information we have collected about you, the sources from which the information is collected, the purpose for collecting the information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share your information.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions, such as when the information is necessary to complete a transaction, detect security incidents, or comply with legal obligations.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. WorldSpotterCom does not sell personal information to third parties for monetary consideration. However, we may share information with third parties as described in this policy, which may be considered a "sale" under the CCPA.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to be free from discrimination for exercising any of your CCPA rights. We will not deny you services, charge you different prices, or provide a different level of service if you exercise your rights under the CCPA.

2. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

Under the CCPA, "personal information" is defined as information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can be associated with a particular consumer or household. We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, or other similar identifiers.
  • Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information: Browsing history, search history, and information regarding your interactions with our website, advertisements, or services.
  • Geolocation Data: Physical location or movements.
  • Commercial Information: Records of products or services purchased, obtained, or considered.
  • Inferences: Inferences drawn from any of the above information to create a profile about a consumer’s preferences or behavior.

3. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information from the following sources:

  • Directly from You: When you provide information to us, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a form, or contact us directly.
  • Automatically: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, browsing actions, and patterns using cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.
  • From Third Parties: We may receive personal information about you from third parties, such as analytics providers and advertising partners.

4. How We Use Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
  • To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and send you updates.
  • To analyze website usage and trends to improve our website and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect the security and integrity of our website.

5. Sharing Personal Information

We may share personal information with the following categories of third parties:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you.
  • Advertising and Analytics Partners: We use third-party advertising and analytics services, such as Google AdSense, to display ads and analyze traffic on our website. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website and other websites.

Note: We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation. However, sharing data with third-party advertising and analytics partners may be considered a "sale" under the CCPA.

6. How to Exercise Your CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident and would like to exercise your rights under the CCPA, you can make a request by contacting us at:

Email: support@ykayak.com

When submitting a request, please provide sufficient information to allow us to verify that you are the person about whom we have collected personal information. We may ask you to provide additional information to verify your identity and process your request.

7. Verification Process

To protect your privacy and ensure the security of your personal information, we will verify your identity before processing your request. If you have an account with us, we will use the information associated with that account to verify your identity. If you do not have an account, we may request additional information to verify your identity.

8. Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make a request under the CCPA on your behalf. To designate an authorized agent, you must provide a written authorization or a power of attorney, and we may verify your identity directly with you.

9. Minors' Privacy

WorldSpotterCom does not knowingly collect personal information from minors under the age of 16 without appropriate parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@ykayak.com, and we will take steps to remove that information from our records.

10. Changes to This CCPA Policy

We reserve the right to update or change this CCPA Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the last update will be reflected at the top of this page. It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically for any updates or changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this CCPA Policy or your privacy rights under the CCPA, please contact us at:

Email: support@ykayak.com

Thank you for visiting WorldSpotterCom and taking the time to read our CCPA Policy. Your privacy and data rights are important to us, and we are committed to complying with the CCPA and protecting your personal information.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined in this CCPA Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue the use of our website.