PRIVACY POLICY
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INTRODUCTION
We ("we", "us", "our") take the protection of user data ("users" or "you") on our website and/or our mobile app ("website" or "mobile app") very seriously and are committed to protecting the information that users provide to us in connection with the use of our website and/or our mobile app (collectively referred to as "digital assets"). Furthermore, we are committed to protecting and using your data in accordance with applicable law.
This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data through the use of our digital assets (the "services") when you access the services through your devices.
Please read the privacy policy carefully and ensure that you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using our services. If you have read and fully understood this policy and do not agree with our practices, you must cease using our digital assets and services. By using our services, you acknowledge the terms of this privacy policy. Continued use of the services constitutes your consent to this privacy policy and any changes thereto.
In this privacy policy, you will learn:
How we collect data What data we collect Why we collect this data To whom we disclose the data Where the data is stored How long the data is retained How we protect the data How we handle minors Updates or changes to the privacy policy What data do we collect? Category: Always Below is an overview of the data we may collect:
Unidentified and non-identifiable information provided by you during the registration process or collected through the
personal data does not allow conclusions to be drawn about the identity of the individual providing it. Non-personal data we collect primarily consists of technical and aggregated usage information.
Individually identifiable information, meaning information that can identify you or could reasonably be used to identify you ("personal data"). Personal data we collect through our services may include information requested from time to time, such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. When we combine personal data with non-personal data, they will be treated as personal data as long as they remain combined.
How do we collect data? Category: Always The main methods we use to collect data are:
We collect data when you use our services. Therefore, when you visit our digital assets and use services, we may collect, record, and store usage, session, and related information. We collect data that you provide to us directly, for example, when you contact us directly via a communication channel (e.g., an email with a comment or feedback). We may collect data from third-party sources, as described below. We collect data that you provide to us when you sign up for our services through a third party such as Facebook or Google. Why do we collect this data? Category: Always We may use your data for the following purposes:
To provide and operate our services. To develop, customize, and improve our services. To respond to your feedback, inquiries, and requests and provide assistance. To analyze request and usage patterns. For other internal, statistical, and research purposes. To improve our data security and fraud prevention capabilities. To investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies and comply with applicable laws, regulations, or governmental orders. To send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our services. For promotional emails, you can choose whether to continue receiving them. If not, simply click on the unsubscribe link in these emails. To whom do we disclose this data? Category: Always We may disclose your data to our service providers to operate our services (e.g., storing data through third-party hosting services, providing technical support, etc.).
We may also disclose your data under the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or counteract illegal activities or other misconduct; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights of defense; (iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety, as well as the safety of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change of control at us or one of our affiliated companies (e.g., through a merger, acquisition, or purchase of (substantially) all assets, among others); (v) to collect, retain, and/or manage your data through authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers) as far as reasonably necessary for business purposes; (vi) to collaborate with third parties to improve your user experience. To avoid misunderstandings, we would like to point out that we may transmit or disclose non-personal data to third parties at our discretion or otherwise use it.
Category: User has a blog or forum Please note that our services enable social interactions (e.g., publicly posting content, information, and comments and chatting with other users). We remind you that all content or data you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by other individuals. We advise against posting or sharing information that you do not want to be made public. If you upload content to our digital assets or otherwise provide it as part of using a service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public who have access to your data or content. You acknowledge and hereby confirm that copies of your data may remain accessible even after deletion on cached and archived pages or after third parties have made a copy/stored your content. Cookies and similar technologies When you visit or access our services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, as well as other technologies and analytics services ("tracking technologies"). These tracking technologies may allow third parties to automatically collect your data to improve the navigation experience on our digital assets, optimize their performance, ensure a tailored user experience, and for security and fraud prevention purposes.
To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy. Category: User is NOT affiliated with an advertising service Without your consent, we will not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or ad networks. Category: User is affiliated with an advertising service, a campaign manager, or Facebook Ads We may provide advertising through our services and our digital assets (including websites and applications using our services) that may be tailored to you, such as ads based on your recent browsing behavior on websites, devices, or browsers.
To provide these ads to you, we may use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including transparent GIFs) and/or HTML5 Local Storage and/or other technologies. We may also use third parties, such as network advertisers (i.e., third parties that display ads based on your website visits), to serve targeted ads. External providers of ad networks, advertisers, sponsors, and/or website traffic measurement services may also use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including transparent GIFs) and/or Flash cookies and/or other technologies to measure the effectiveness of their ads and customize advertising content for you. These third-party cookies and other technologies are subject to the specific privacy policy of each third party, not this one.
Where do we store the data? Category: Always Non-personal data
Please note that our companies, as well as our trusted partners and service providers, are located around the world. For the purposes explained in this privacy policy, we store and process all non-personal data we collect in different jurisdictions. Category: User collects personal data Personal data Personal data may be maintained, processed, and stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and as required by law for the proper provision of our services and/or in other jurisdictions, as further explained below. How long will the data be retained? Category: Always Please note that we retain the collected data for as long as necessary for the provision of our services, to comply with our legal and contractual obligations to you, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements.
We may correct, supplement, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at any time at our discretion. How do we protect the data? Category: Always The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform through which we can offer you our services. Your data may be stored on secure servers behind a firewall and secure HTTPS access to most areas of its services.
Category: User accepts payments/eCommerce All payment options offered by us and our hosting provider for our digital assets comply with the requirements of the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) of the PCI Security Standards Council. This involves collaboration among brands such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card data (including physical, electronic, and procedural measures) by our shop and service providers. Category: Always Despite the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot and will not guarantee absolute protection and security of the data you upload, post, or otherwise provide to us or others.
For this reason, we ask you to set secure passwords and refrain from transmitting confidential information to us or others whenever possible, the disclosure of which you believe could cause significant or
sustained damage. As email and instant messaging are not considered secure forms of communication, we also ask you not to disclose confidential information via any of these communication channels.
How do we handle minors? Category: User does not collect data from minors The services are not intended for users who have not reached the legal age of majority. We will not knowingly collect data from children. If you are not yet of legal age, you should not download or use the services and should not provide us with any information.
We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time to verify whether minors are using our services. In the event that we become aware that a minor is using our services, we may prohibit these users from accessing our services, block them, and may delete all data stored about these users. If you have reason to believe that a minor has provided data to us, please contact us as described below.
Category: User collects data from minors Children may use our services. However, if they wish to access certain features, they may need to provide certain information. The collection of some data (including data collected through cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies) may occur automatically. If we knowingly collect, use, or disclose data collected from a child, we will notify and obtain parental consent in accordance with applicable law. We will not require a child's participation in an online activity to disclose more contact information than is reasonably necessary for participation in that activity. We will only use the data we collect about the child in connection with the services requested by the child.
We may also use a parent's contact information to communicate about the child's activities in the services. Parents may view data we have collected from their child, prohibit us from collecting further data from their child, and request that all data we have collected about their child be deleted.
Please contact us to access, update, or delete your child's data. To protect your child, we may request proof of your identity. We may deny you access to the data if we believe your identity is questionable. Please note that certain data cannot be deleted due to other legal obligations.
Category: Always We only use your personal data for the purposes specified in the privacy policy and only when we are convinced that:
the use of your personal data is necessary to fulfill or enter into a contract (e.g., to provide you with the services themselves or customer support or technical support); the use of your personal data is necessary to comply with the corresponding legal or regulatory obligations, or the use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided that this is always done in a manner that is proportionate and respects your data protection rights). If you are an EU resident, you can:
request confirmation of whether personal data concerning you is being processed and access your stored personal data as well as certain additional information; request the receipt of personal data you provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format; request the correction of your personal data stored by us; request the deletion of your personal data; object to the processing of your personal data by us; request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, or submit a complaint to a supervisory authority. Please note, however, that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. If you have general questions about the personal data we collect and how we use it, please contact us as described below.
In providing the services, we may transfer data across borders to affiliated companies or other third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions worldwide. By using the services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the EEA.
If you are a resident of the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA if we are convinced that there is an adequate or comparable level of protection for personal data. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have appropriate contractual arrangements with our third parties to ensure that appropriate security measures are taken, so as to minimize the risk of unlawful use, alteration, deletion, loss, or theft of your personal data, and that these third parties act in accordance with applicable laws at all times.
California Consumer Privacy Act Rights
If you use the services as a California resident, you may be entitled to access and delete your data under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA").
To exercise your right to access and delete your data, please read below how to contact us.
Category: The website does not sell its users' data We do not sell users' personal data for the purposes and intentions of the CCPA.
Category: Websites with a blog or forum Users of the services who are California residents and under 18 years of age may request and obtain deletion of their published content by email at the address provided in the "Contact" section below. These requests must be labeled "California Removal Request." All requests must include a description of the content you wish to be deleted and sufficient information to help us locate the material. We do not accept unmarked or improperly submitted requests, and we may not be able to respond if you do not provide sufficient information. Please note that your request does not ensure that the material will be completely or comprehensively deleted. For example, material you have posted may be reposted or re-shared by other users or third parties.
Updates or Changes to the Privacy Policy Category: Always We may revise this privacy policy at our discretion from time to time, with the version published on the website always being current (see "Version" statement). We ask you to regularly check this privacy policy for changes
and updates. In the case of significant changes, we will provide a notice on our website. By continuing to use the services after being notified of changes on our website, you acknowledge and agree to the changes to the privacy policy and consent to be bound by the terms of these changes.
Contact Category: Always If you have any general questions about the services or the data we collect about you and how we use it, please contact us at:
Name:
Address:
Email Address:
DISCLAIMER The information contained herein does not replace legal advice, and you should not rely on it alone. Specific requirements regarding legal terms and policies may vary from state to state and/or from legal system to legal system. As outlined in our Terms of Use, you are responsible for ensuring that your services are permissible under the law applicable to you and for complying with it.
To ensure that you fully comply with your legal obligations, we strongly recommend seeking professional advice to better understand the specific requirements that apply to you.
Thank you for your attention to our privacy policy. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us using the provided contact information.