Last Updated: 9-10-2026
This Privacy Policy explains how ZeroWaste.com collects, uses, and shares information when you visit zerowaste.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly. This may include your name, email address, company/title, and any message content when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter or content updates
- Submit a contact or inquiry form
- Comment on or share an article (if enabled)
- Otherwise communicate with us through the Site
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate location (city/region level)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages viewed, time on page, referring URL, and click activity
- Date and time of visit
Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and understand how the Site is used (see Section 3).
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as government ID numbers, financial account details, or health information) through the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- Send newsletters, articles, or updates you’ve opted into
- Respond to inquiries submitted through contact forms
- Analyze Site traffic and content performance
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Choices
The Site uses cookies for:
- Essential functions (site operation, security)
- Analytics (e.g., understanding traffic and content engagement, such as via Google Analytics or similar tools)
- Marketing/CRM tools (e.g., form and newsletter management through providers such as HubSpot, if applicable)
You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. Where required by law, we will request your consent before setting non-essential cookies via a cookie banner. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share information with:
- Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, email/newsletter delivery, analytics, form management), under confidentiality and data protection obligations
- Professional advisors (legal, accounting) as needed
- Authorities, if required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, users, or the public
- A successor entity, in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not share your information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site may link to third-party websites or resources (e.g., cited sources, partner sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter and contact form data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, or as otherwise required for legitimate business or legal purposes.
7. Your Privacy Rights
If you are in the EU/UK/EEA (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, to data portability, and to object to processing (including for direct marketing). You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Our legal basis for processing typically includes consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up), legitimate interests (e.g., analytics), and legal obligation.
If you are a California resident (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, to correct inaccurate information, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising). We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
Other U.S. states: Residents of certain other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of certain processing of their personal information. [Confirm the specific states applicable to your traffic and add citations as needed.]
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 10.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 where applicable), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers or service providers are located, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different jurisdiction, which may have different data protection laws than your own.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Material changes may be communicated through additional notice (e.g., a Site banner or email).
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
info@zerowaste.com