1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create affiliate links or contact us for support.

Information you provide to us:

• Email address (required for affiliate account creation)
• Communication preferences
• Any information you provide when contacting support

Information we collect automatically:

• Log information (IP addresses, browser type, operating system)
• Usage information (pages visited, time spent on site)
• Device information (device type, unique device identifiers)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your affiliate account
• Process affiliate commissions and payments
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve our platform and services
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send you important updates about our services

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements or respond to legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• With service providers who assist us in operating our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Email Address Importance

Your email address is critical to your Sugar account:

• It serves as your unique identifier for earning tracking
• It's required for commission payments and withdrawals
• You cannot access your earnings without access to your registered email
• Changing your email requires generating new affiliate links

Important: We strongly recommend using an email address you'll have long-term access to and keeping it secure.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Track affiliate link performance
• Analyze site usage and improve our services
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if you disable them.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Affiliate account data is retained for at least 7 years for financial record-keeping purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
• Objection to processing in certain circumstances
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@yumankind.com.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at hello@yumankind.com.