Effective Date: February 1, 2025

At Graphite Community (“we,” “our,” “us”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it secure.

By using our website graphitecommunity.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at help.graphitecommunity@gmail.com

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

  • Personal Information: When you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide.
  • Usage Data: This includes information about how you access and interact with our website, such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage. Cookies are small files placed on your device that allow us to remember preferences, improve functionality, and track user behavior on the site. You can modify your browser settings to block cookies, but this may affect some features of the website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To Improve Our Services: To enhance and personalize your experience on our website and provide tailored content based on your preferences.
  • To Communicate with You: To respond to inquiries, send newsletters, updates, and promotional content if you have opted in.
  • For Analytics: To analyze how our website is used, which helps us improve functionality, content, and user experience.
  • Affiliate Marketing: We participate in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program, where we may earn a commission on sales made through affiliate links. These affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon Associates) may track your interaction with affiliate links, but we do not control the data they collect. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, use, and share information to help improve our website, such as:

  • Google Analytics: To gather insights on how visitors interact with our site. This may involve tracking device information and usage data.
  • Email Marketing: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may use email marketing platforms to send communications. These platforms may collect data on your interactions with our emails.
  • Affiliate Programs: If we include affiliate links on our site, third-party networks like Amazon may collect and process data based on your interactions with the links.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data and ensure its security. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can update or correct any information you’ve provided if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, though we may need to retain certain information for legal or operational purposes.
  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child under the age of 13, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for any updates.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights mentioned above, please contact us at: help.graphitecommunity@gmail.com