1) Introduction
Welcome to Groups1.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information from users who access our website, in compliance with applicable U.S. privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and other relevant regulations.
2) Information We Collect
- Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, or other identifiers you voluntarily provide through forms or communication.
- Submitted Content: Information you provide when listing a WhatsApp group (e.g., title, description, category, and invite link).
- Device and Usage Data: We automatically collect information such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and site usage statistics for analytics and fraud prevention.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance site functionality, analyze traffic, and improve user experience.
3) Use of Collected Data
- To operate and maintain Groups1.com’s functionality and security.
- To display and organize WhatsApp group listings submitted by users.
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
- To improve our services through analytics and feedback.
- To enforce our Terms & Conditions.
4) Legal Basis for Processing (U.S. Compliance)
We process your data under the following legal bases recognized by U.S. privacy laws:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information.
- Legitimate Interest: To ensure website security and performance.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable U.S. and state laws.
5) Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Laws
If you are a U.S. resident, you have the following rights under applicable laws like CCPA and CPRA:
- Right to Know: You may request details about the personal data we collect, use, and disclose.
- Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt-out of the sale or sharing of your data (we do not sell user data).
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at techdbmsite1@gmail.com.
6) Data Retention
We retain user data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
7) Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided personal data without consent, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.
8) Data Sharing and Disclosure
- We do not sell or rent personal data.
- We may share limited data with service providers that help us operate (e.g., hosting, analytics, email systems).
- We may disclose data when required by law, court order, or government request.
9) Data Security
We use technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access control) to protect your information from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and users share data at their own risk.
10) International Users
Groups1.com is operated from the United States. If you access our site from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the U.S. according to this Privacy Policy.
11) Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may modify this Privacy Policy periodically to comply with updates in U.S. laws and best practices. Updated versions will include a new effective date at the top of this page.
12) Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us via our Contact Page or email techdbmsite1@gmail.com.
13) Governing Law
This Privacy Policy and any disputes related to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Users agree to submit to the jurisdiction of courts located in California, USA, for any legal matter related to this Policy.