Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 3/15/2025

1. Introduction
NealCommunitiesExposed.com (“the Website”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and your rights regarding your data. By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: If you voluntarily provide your name, email address, or other details when submitting content, signing up for updates, or contacting us.
  • Non-Personal Information: Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and usage patterns to help improve the Website.
  • User-Submitted Content: Comments, testimonials, or reports shared on the Website.
  • Anonymous Data: We allow anonymous submissions of experiences, reports, and evidence to protect whistleblowers and homeowners from retaliation.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:

  • Publish and manage user contributions (if applicable).
  • Improve website functionality and content.
  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with users.
  • Protect the security of the Website and its users.
  • Enforce Terms of Use and legal rights.

4. Data Protection & Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure hosting. While we strive to protect your privacy, no online platform is 100% secure. Users are encouraged to take their own precautions when sharing information.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
The Website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to enhance user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may impact certain functionalities.

6. Third-Party Services & Links

  • We do not sell, trade, or share user data with third parties for marketing purposes.
  • The Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of third-party websites.
  • If using embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts), third-party services may collect data as per their privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

  • We retain submitted content and reports indefinitely to maintain public records of issues related to Neal Communities.
  • Users may request removal of personal data by contacting us at privacy@nealcommunitiesexposed.com, subject to our review and verification process.

8. Legal Protections & Jurisdiction

  • This Website is hosted in Iceland, which upholds strong privacy and free speech protections.
  • Any legal disputes concerning privacy matters shall be governed by Icelandic law.
  • We do not recognize demands for data access or deletion from jurisdictions where such demands conflict with Icelandic privacy laws.

9. Whistleblower & Anonymity Protections

  • Users may submit reports or evidence anonymously to protect against retaliation.
  • Identifiable whistleblower data will never be shared without explicit consent unless required by Icelandic law.
  • If a legal entity or corporate representative requests user data for intimidation or suppression purposes, such requests will be documented and challenged.

10. GDPR Compliance (Applicable to EU Users)
If you are a resident of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), the following additional rights apply under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access – You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification – You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten) – You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal or legitimate reasons to retain it.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing – You may request limited use of your data in certain cases.
  • Right to Data Portability – You may request that we provide your data in a commonly used format.
  • Right to Object – You may object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent – If we process your data based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@nealcommunitiesexposed.com with your request. We will respond within 30 days as required under GDPR regulations.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data:

  • We process personal data based on user consent (e.g., signing up for email updates or submitting content).
  • We may also process data based on legitimate interest (e.g., improving site security and functionality).
  • Users may opt-out of cookies and tracking technologies via browser settings or relevant consent banners (if applicable).

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@nealcommunitiesexposed.com.