Last Updated: January 12, 2025

Welcome to Of the Essence! Protecting your privacy is a top priority for us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information to provide and improve our services:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• • Registration Information: When you register on our website, we collect your personal details.
  • Profile Information: After approval, members can provide additional profile details, such as photos and other personal or professional information.
  • Chat Data: Messages sent between members through the chat feature are stored securely within our database to facilitate communication. We do not access, read, or monitor private messages.
  • Contact and Podcast Form Submissions: If you fill out our contact or podcast form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

• • Log Data: Includes your IP address, browser type and device type.
  • Cookies: Cookies are used for login sessions, authentication, and chat functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising, analytics, or tracking user behavior beyond what is required for the website to function properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To review and process registration applications.
• To connect members and enable interaction through profiles, chats, and shared information.
• To display member profiles, including name, location, and sports team affiliation, to approved members.
• To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form.
• To improve website functionality and user experience.
• To comply with applicable U.S. laws and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it in the following cases:

A. With Other Members

Approved members can view other members’ profiles, including name, location, and sports team affiliation.

B. With Service Providers

We may share data with trusted service providers to support website operations, such as hosting, email delivery, or analytics services.

C. Legal Compliance and Safety

We may disclose your information to comply with U.S. laws or protect the rights and safety of our users and website.

4. Security of Your Information

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure servers. However, no system is completely secure, so we recommend safeguarding your account credentials.

5. Your Choices and Rights

• Access and Update: You can view and update your profile information by logging into your account.
• Delete Your Account: You can delete your account at anytime by going to Your Account > Settings > Delete Account.
• Cookies: Manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you request deletion, we will remove your data unless retention is required for legal or operational purposes.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe we have data about a minor, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for compliance with U.S. laws. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revisions.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Of the Essence
Email: info@jointheessence.com