Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for UPROOTED by Uncle Sam (UbyUSam.com)

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Effective Date: March 30, 2025

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UPROOTED by Uncle Sam (UbyUSam.com) ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and participate in our community.

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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

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A. Information You Provide Directly:
When you register for an account, participate in discussions, or contact us, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, military affiliation (if applicable), and other details you voluntarily share.

If you engage in community discussions, you may choose to share personal stories or experiences, but you are responsible for what you disclose.

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B. Automatically Collected Information:
We may collect log data, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and access times for analytics and security purposes.

Cookies and tracking technologies may be used to enhance user experience and analyze site performance.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve the functionality of UPROOTED by Uncle Sam.

• Ensure a safe and supportive community experience.

• Communicate with you about updates, policies, or security concerns.

• Monitor for violations of our Terms and Conditions and maintain community standards.

• Analyze website usage to improve our content and user experience.

• We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

 

3. How We Protect Your Information
We implement security measures, such as encryption and secure server hosting, to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no online platform can guarantee complete security. You are responsible for protecting your own account credentials.

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4. Who We Share Your Information With
We only share your personal information in the following circumstances:

Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

Community Safety: If a member poses a security risk or violates our policies, we may report their activity to relevant authorities.

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Service Providers: We may use third-party services (such as web hosting and analytics tools) to support our website, but they are required to keep your information confidential.

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5. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.

• Opt-out of non-essential communications.

• Disable cookies in your browser settings (though this may impact site functionality).

• To request changes or deletion of your data, contact our moderation team.

 

6. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites, and we encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal information.

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7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through the website or email. Your continued use of UPROOTED by Uncle Sam after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

UbyUSam@gmail.com

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Thank you for being part of UPROOTED by Uncle Sam! Your privacy and security are important to us.