Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

The privacy of our visitors is very important to us. This privacy policy describes what types of information we receive and collect when you use and visit OneGreenPlanet.org and how we safeguard your information.

Information Collected

Personally Identifiable Information

Personally identifiable information is information that identifies or can be used to identify a user as a specific individual, such as a name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.

We collect personally identifiable information about you only if you voluntarily provide that information when you fill out a form, submit an article or recipe, enter a contest or giveaway, submit a product review, or post a comment on this site.

Non-Personally Identifiable Information

Non-personally identifiable information includes demographic information (such as age, gender, city, or state) and a user’s click stream information. We collect non-personally identifiable information in the following instances:

Log Files

As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. The information in the log files includes non-personally identifiable information that your browser automatically sends whenever you visit OneGreenPlanet.org, including your IP (Internet Protocol) address, your ISP, browser type, browser language, date, and time of the request.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Cookies are small text files that are stored within a browser. They are accessed and recorded by the website visited and by the companies that show ads on that site to enable them to recognize the same browser or user. Web beacons are small electronic files that allow a website to count users who have visited that page or to access certain cookies.  The OneGreenPlanet.org site uses web beacons in order to analyze the performance and usefulness of our site.

We may use services provided by third parties like Google Analytics, Quantcast ,and Chartbeat to track usage on our site. In addition, we have implemented social sharing buttons on OneGreenPlanet.org, so you can easily “Like” or share our content via, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Linkedin, StumbleUpon, Google+, Reddit, Tiktok, Threads, etc. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which you can view through their respective websites. Some of these third parties-store cookies in your browser.

We also use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Web site. These companies may use aggregated information (not including your name, address, email address or telephone number) about your visits to this and other Web sites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices about not having this information used by these companies, please see: https://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp

We serve Ad Council PSAs that involve the use of Google’s DART cookies to serve ads on OneGreenPlanet.org. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at the following URL – https://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html.

One Green Planet has no access to or control over these cookies used by third parties. The OneGreenPlanet.org privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers, services, or websites.

You can choose to disable or selectively turn off our cookies or third-party cookies in your browser settings, or by managing preferences in programs such as Norton Internet Security. However, this can affect how you are able to interact with our site as well as other websites. This could include the inability to log in to services or programs, such as logging into forums or accounts.

Additionally, we may use cookies to personalize your experience and to serve relevant advertisements based on your interests. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our site.

Our advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. This information may be used to deliver advertisements tailored to your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Third-Party Services and Plugins

OneGreenPlanet.org utilizes various third-party services and plugins to enhance user experience and manage our operations. This may include, but is not limited to:

Content Management System: Our site is built on WordPress, which may collect information about your interactions with the site. For more information, please refer to the WordPress Privacy Policy.

• Community and Engagement Plugins: We may use a variety of community-building and engagement plugins to facilitate user interaction on our site. These plugins may collect personal information from users. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these plugins for specific details regarding their data collection practices.
• Spam Protection: We use Akismet to help prevent spam comments. Akismet may collect data about visitors who comment on our site. You can learn more about Akismet’s data collection practices in their Privacy Policy
• Payment Processing: For payment processing, we use services like Stripe and PayPal. These services have their own privacy policies governing the collection and use of your personal information. You can view their policies here: Stripe Privacy Policy and PayPal Privacy Policy
• E-Commerce: Our online store is powered by WooCommerce, which may collect personal information during the checkout process. For further details, please refer to the WooCommerce Privacy Policy
• Additional Plugins: We may utilize various other plugins and third-party services to enhance site functionality and user experience. These services may collect and process personal information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any additional plugins that may be utilized on our site.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services and plugins to understand their data-handling practices.

Advertising and Sponsored Content

We may partner with third-party ad networks and sponsors to display advertisements and sponsored content on OneGreenPlanet.org. These partners may collect non-personally identifiable information about your visits to our site and other websites to provide targeted advertisements. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for specific practices.

Information use

Personally-Identifiable Information

We use the personally-identifiable information you provide through the OneGreenPlanet.org site to respond to your inquiries and requests and to keep accurate records concerning the services you are requesting through OneGreenPlanet.org, including but not limited to improving our website based on the information and feedback we receive from you, administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site feature, send you information, respond to inquiries and/or other requests or questions, etc.

Non-Personally Identifiable Information

We use non-personally identifiable information in aggregated form to help us measure the OneGreenPlanet.org site’s performance and effectiveness and to improve its usefulness.

Sponsored Posts and Paid Petitions

Our site may feature sponsored posts and paid petitions for which we receive compensation. While we strive to provide valuable content, we advise users to evaluate the information presented critically. Participation in paid petitions is voluntary, and we encourage users to consider the implications and their personal values before engaging.

Affiliate Links

Some of the products and services mentioned on OneGreenPlanet.org may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only promote products and services that we believe in and that align with our values. Your support helps us continue to provide valuable content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party sites as we do not control their practices.

Information Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties without your consent. This does not include selected partners, vendors, agents, or other third parties, who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, providing products or services you have requested, or when we have your permission.  We may share information about you if One Green Planet LLC is acquired or merged with another company. We may also share information in the event that we are asked to respond to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes, establish or exercise our legal rights, or defend against legal claims, or as otherwise permitted by law.

User Rights

1. You May Decline to Provide Information. You may decline to submit personal information and/or disable webpage cookies.
2. Effect of Declining to Provide Information. If you decline to submit personal information or any portion thereof, you may experience materially reduced service quality.
3. You May Request Deletion of Personal Information. You may request that One Green Planet delete your own personal information. However, you acknowledge and agree that doing so shall relieve and release One Green Planet from any liability, obligation, claim, or other damages related to or arising from said personal information. To request deletion of personal information, send an email to Team@onegreenplanet.org
4. No Sensitive Information. You acknowledge and agree that the information you are providing to One Green Planet is not sensitive in nature (i.e., is not personal information specifying medical or health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, etc.)
5. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES: CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS. If you are a California resident, you shall also have the right to know the specific pieces of personal information that One Green Planet has about you; and to have One Green Planet delete said pieces of personal information at your request. If you are a California resident, you may prevent the transfer of personal information to any third party for consideration by sending an email to team@onegreenplanet.org. Requests to know requests to delete, and follow-up correspondence to requests to opt-out may be sent to Team@onegreenplanet.Org
6. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES: EU RESIDENTS. If you are a resident of the EU, you shall have the right to know the specific pieces of personal information that One Green Planet has about you; and to have One Green Planet correct, update, and/or delete said pieces of personal information at your request. Requests to know, correct, update, and/or delete, may be sent to Team@onegreenplanet.org
7. Right to Withdraw Consent. You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information at any time, when we rely on your consent to process it.

You may also request access to the personal information we hold about you and how it is used. To make such a request, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Additional Disclosures for California and EU Residents

If you are a resident of California or the European Union, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the personal data we collect about you, including its categories, sources, and purposes.
• Right to Request Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out:You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (California residents).
• Right to Access and Rectify:You may request access to your personal data and request corrections for any inaccuracies.
• Right to Data Portability:You may request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format (EU residents).
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent for processing your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at team@onegreenplanet.org.

Health and Wellness Disclaimer

The information provided on OneGreenPlanet.org regarding health and wellness topics is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. We strongly recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional before making any significant changes to your lifestyle or diet. One Green Planet disclaims any liability for decisions made based on such information.

Security

We maintain safeguards to help protect the security, integrity, and privacy of the personally identifiable information within our control. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, please be advised that we assume no responsibility or liability for the disclosure of your information due to errors in transmission, unauthorized third-party access, or other causes beyond our control.

While we strive to protect your information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We regularly review our security measures and implement improvements to safeguard your data.

Third-party links

We do not control the data collection policies of any website linked to the OneGreenPlanet.org site. If you click on a link or an advertisement, the privacy policy of the website that you link to will govern the collection and use of your information by that website’s operators.  These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites with respect to their use of your information or otherwise. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

Collection of Information from Minors

The OneGreenPlanet.org site is directed to, and intended for use by, adults only. We do not knowingly collect personally-identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personally identifiable information from a user under the age of thirteen, we will delete such information from our records.

Acceptance of Privacy Policy

This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through OneGreenPlanet.org and not to information collected offline or via other means. When you use the OneGreenPlanet.org site, you are accepting the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy, and we will have the right to use your information as described in this Privacy Policy.  If you do not agree to have your information used in any of the ways described in this Privacy Policy, you must discontinue use of the OneGreenPlanet.org Site. We may update this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices and service offerings. If we modify this privacy policy, we will update the “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the OneGreenPlanet.or Site after a change in the Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

Content Responsibility

OneGreenPlanet.org is committed to advocating for animal rights and environmental sustainability. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we encourage our readers to conduct their own research and consider multiple perspectives on these issues. Our content reflects our commitment to these values but does not substitute for professional advice or guidance. We encourage users to critically evaluate the information presented and make informed decisions based on their personal beliefs and circumstances.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at team@onegreenplanet.org

Last Updated: January 1, 2025.