Church and Dwight and its associated brands recognize that safeguarding your private details is a major priority. Whenever you engage with our various platforms, we might gather and handle specific data concerning you, which includes elements classified as personal details under relevant legislation. This statement clarifies the categories of data we gather, our methods of utilization, how we might distribute or safeguard it, and the ways you can utilize your available rights concerning our handling of your data. This policy covers data obtained via our webpages, mobile applications, and the social media channels we utilize. It also pertains to details you offer through offline methods, such as telephone calls, text messaging, postal mail, or face-to-face interactions.
We gather data directly from you when you make purchases, set up profiles, subscribe to updates, join contests, complete surveys, submit product feedback, or apply for jobs. This may encompass your name, contact details, account credentials, demographic data, payment records, and shopping history. Health-related data and professional history might also be collected in specific contexts. Additionally, we automatically gather device details, network activity, general geographic location, and clickstream data via cookies and similar tools. We might also obtain data from external sources, including publicly accessible databases, social networking sites, and background check providers.
The data we collect is utilized to deliver our offerings, which involves processing orders, managing accounts, and performing analytics. It helps us run our operations by supporting billing and auditing tasks. We use it to uphold system security by verifying identities and maintaining integrity. Communication is another key use, allowing us to answer inquiries, send transaction alerts, and share updates about goods and events. Furthermore, data aids in administering contests and promotional initiatives. It supports marketing and advertising by conducting research, delivering targeted promotions, and assessing campaign success. We also use data to refine our services by detecting technical glitches. Protecting our interests involves preventing fraud and enforcing our rules. Data assists in talent management and recruiting, as well as ensuring compliance with legal mandates.
We might distribute your data to our associated companies, service providers who assist with web hosting and analytics, and advertising partners who utilize it for targeted marketing. Business partners may receive data for joint promotions or enhanced platform features. Public postings on our platforms become accessible to everyone. We may also disclose data when legally required or to safeguard rights and safety. Credit bureaus and professional advisors might access data in specific scenarios. Corporate changes, like mergers, could result in the transfer of data. We employ cookies, pixel tags, and server logs to recognize users, enhance experiences, and prevent fraud. Third-party analytics services, like Google Analytics, help evaluate platform usage. Interest-based advertising involves collecting data across sites to deliver tailored ads. You can manage your account, opt out of promotional emails and texts, and restrict data sharing with business partners. Browser settings allow you to control cookies. You can opt out of targeted advertising through industry programs. Depending on your state, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your data. We retain data only as long as needed to fulfill purposes, comply with laws, and resolve disputes. We maintain safeguards to protect data, though no system is entirely secure.
Our platforms are not aimed at children under thirteen. We do not knowingly gather their data. Links to external sites are governed by their own policies. We may update this notice periodically. For inquiries, contact the consumer relations team. Residents of certain states have specific rights, including accessing, correcting, or deleting data, and opting out of targeted advertising. To exercise these rights, submit a request online or call the provided number. We verify identities before processing requests. If denied, you may appeal the decision. You can opt out of data sharing via a preference tool or browser signals. California residents have additional rights under state law, including requesting a list of data shared for direct marketing. We offer loyalty and sampling programs that collect data to provide perks. You can opt in or out of these programs at any time. We do not sell data from these programs. The value of the data relates to the benefits provided and the costs incurred. We may change this supplement, and updates will be posted.