Terms of Service
Effective Date: April 15th, 2024

Welcome to the Touchable Earth Foundation. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms“). These Terms govern your access to and use of Touchable Earth Foundation's services and any related applications. Please read them carefully.

1. Introduction
By registering on our site or by logging in using Google authentication, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Acceptance of Terms
By using any part of our services, you agree to these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the service.

3. Modification of Terms
Touchable Earth Foundation reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be communicated through our website, and continued use of the services after such changes have taken effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

4. Registration and Account Integrity
Direct Registration: You may register an account directly on our website by providing required personal details. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy and confidentiality of your account information.
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Google Authentication: Alternatively, you may log in using your Google account. By choosing this method, you permit us to access your basic Google profile information (name, email, and avatar) solely for the purpose of authenticating your account and enhancing your user experience.
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5. User Responsibilities
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You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account, regardless of whether the activities are undertaken by you or a third party. It is your responsibility to secure any passwords related to your Touchable Earth Foundation account.6. Content Ownership and Rights
The content provided through our services, including all intellectual property rights therein, are owned by Touchable Earth Foundation or its licensors. Users are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the content according to these Terms.


7. Service Provision and Limitations
Touchable Earth Foundation endeavors to provide a reliable and accessible service but does not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free. The service is provided “as is“ and “as available“ without any warranties, express or implied.


8. Privacy and Data Protection
For detailed information about how we collect, store, use, and protect your personal data, including data received from Google when you log in using Google authentication, please refer to our Privacy Policy.


9. Termination and Account Cancellation
You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. Touchable Earth Foundation reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if you breach these Terms or engage in unlawful or unethical conduct.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Touchable Earth Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the service.

11. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, and the parties agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of New Zealand courts.

12. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at dev@touchableearth.org

Privacy Policy
Touchable Earth Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a registered Charity in New Zealand – registration CC51727.

This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal information. This policy is regularly reviewed, and changes are updated here to ensure transparency and compliance with applicable privacy laws.Introduction
This Privacy Policy is last updated 7 May 2024.

Collection of Information
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Direct Registration: Users may choose to register directly on our site by providing their name, email address, and other personal details as required during the registration process.
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Google Authentication: Users also have the option to log in using their Google account. When using Google to log in, we access basic profile information such as your name, email address, and avatar image. This information is used solely for the purposes of authenticating the user and displaying the profile image.

Information collected about you and your device: This is information that we gather from the technology which you use to access our Website (for example IP address).
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Use of Information
Authentication and User Profile: The information collected, whether directly from our site or via Google, is used to authenticate users and provide a personalized user experience. The profile information helps in identifying the user across sessions and displaying their profile within our services.Operational Use: We use the information to manage accounts, provide customer support, and ensure the overall functionality of our services.

Storage and Security of Information
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Storage: All personal data provided directly or collected via Google is stored in our secure Strapi RDS database.Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.Sharing of Information
No Sale of Data: We do not sell any personal data to third parties.Limited Sharing: We share your information only when required by law or as necessary to provide our services (e.g., during external audits, legal investigations, or for security purposes).

International Data Transfers
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Cross-border Transfers: Information we collect may be stored or processed in the USA or EEA. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Your Rights
Access and Control: Users can access their personal information stored in our systems and have the right to update, correct, or delete it as per applicable laws.Opt-Out and Consent Withdrawal: Users can opt out of certain uses of their data or withdraw consent for processing by contacting our support team.

Policy Updates
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Changes to Policy: This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Notice of any significant changes will be clearly posted on our website along with the updated policy.

Third Party Links
Our Website includes details on, or links through to, information provided by other third parties, our partner networks, advertisers, and affiliates. Please note that these websites and any services that may be accessible through them have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies or for any personal data that may be collected through these websites or services, such as Contact and Location Data.

Please check these policies before you submit any personal data to these websites or use these services.Contact Us


If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact us at [web@touchableearth.org](mailto:web@touchableearth.org)