Privacy Policy for MyDirtyJersey.com
Last Updated: October 15, 2025
At MyDirtyJersey.com ("we," "us," or "our"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit or use our website, www.mydirtyjersey.com ("the Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with MyDirtyJersey.com:
1.1 Personal Information
This is information that can identify you, such as:
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Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address (e.g., provided during account creation, purchases, or contact forms).
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Payment Information: Billing details, such as credit card numbers or payment account information, processed securely through third-party payment processors.
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Account Information: Username, password, and other details you provide when creating an account.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
This is information that does not directly identify you, such as:
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Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Website, including pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
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Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and other technical details.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected via cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site performance.
1.3 User-Generated Content
If you submit content (e.g., comments, reviews, or uploads), we may collect that content and any associated personal information you choose to provide.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
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Direct Interactions: When you provide information via forms, account registration, purchases, or contact requests.
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Automated Technologies: Through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) that track your interactions with the Website.
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Third Parties: From partners such as payment processors, advertising networks, or social media platforms (e.g., if you log in via a third-party service).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide, operate, and improve the Website and its services.
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Process transactions and fulfill orders (if applicable).
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Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries, sending transactional emails, or providing promotional offers (with your consent, where required).
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Personalize your experience, such as recommending content or products.
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Analyze Website usage to enhance functionality and user experience.
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Ensure the security of the Website and prevent fraud.
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Comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms and Conditions.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Website, such as hosting providers, payment processors, or analytics services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
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Business Partners: If you engage with third-party services (e.g., embedded content or ads), those parties may collect and process your data under their own privacy policies.
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Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
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Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool (if available). Types of cookies we use include:
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Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function.
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Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Website.
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Advertising Cookies: Enable personalized ads through third-party networks.
To learn more about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
6. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
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Correction: Request updates to inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
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Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or certain data processing (e.g., targeted advertising).
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Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [privacy@mydirtyjersey.com]. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (e.g., 30 days for GDPR or 45 days for CCPA).
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:
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Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward.
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Transaction data is kept for legal and accounting purposes.
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Usage data may be anonymized and retained for analytics.
9. Third-Party Links and Content
MyDirtyJersey.com may contain links to third-party websites or content (e.g., social media posts, advertisements). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing the Website from outside [Insert Jurisdiction, e.g., the United States], your information may be transferred to and processed in [Insert Jurisdiction]. We take steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR for EU residents).
11. Children’s Privacy
MyDirtyJersey.com is not intended for users under [Insert Age, e.g., 13 or 16]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us at [privacy@mydirtyjersey.com].
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
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Email: [info@mydirtyjersey.com]
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Phone: [800-518-0124]
We aim to respond to all inquiries within [Insert timeframe, e.g., 5 business days].
14. Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions
For California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:
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Know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose.
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Request deletion of your personal information.
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Opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).
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Non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
To make a CCPA request, contact us at [privacy@mydirtyjersey.com].
For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Our legal basis for processing your data includes:
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Consent: For marketing or non-essential cookies.
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Contract: To fulfill transactions or services.
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Legitimate Interests: For analytics or site improvements.
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Legal Obligation: For compliance with applicable laws.
