Introduction
We ("we," "us," "our") take the protection of user data ("user" or "you") on our website and/or mobile app ("website" or "mobile app") seriously and are committed to protecting the information users provide in connection with the use of our website and/or mobile app (collectively referred to as "digital assets"). Furthermore, we commit 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 when accessing our digital assets ("services") through your devices. Please read this 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 discontinue the use of 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 to it.
In this privacy policy, you will learn about:
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 that you provide during the registration process or collected through the use of our services ("non-personal data"). Non-personal data does not allow conclusions to be drawn about who collected it. Non-personal data we collect mainly consists of technical and summarized usage information.
Individually identifiable information, i.e., information that can identify you or could be identified with reasonable effort ("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 and non-personal data, they are treated as personal data as long as they are in combination.
How do we collect data?
Category: Always
Below are the main methods we use to collect data:
We collect data when using our services. So, when you visit our digital assets and use services, we may collect, record, and store usage, sessions, and related information.
We collect data you provide to us directly, such as when you contact us directly through a communication channel (e.g., an email with a comment or feedback).
We may, as described below, collect data from third-party sources.
We collect data you provide when signing 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 enhance our data security and fraud prevention capabilities.
To investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies, and to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or regulatory 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 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 take action against illegal activities or other misconduct; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights to defend against legal claims; (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 in us or one of our affiliates (such as a merger, acquisition, or purchase of (substantially) all assets, etc.); (v) to capture, retain, and/or manage your data through authorized third-party providers for appropriate business purposes; (vi) to work jointly with third parties to improve your user experience. To avoid misunderstandings, we want to clarify that we may transmit or disclose non-personal data to third parties or otherwise use it at our discretion.
Category: User has a blog or forum
Please note that our services enable social interactions (e.g., publicly posting content, information, and comments, chatting with other users). 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 make public. Uploading content to our digital assets or providing it in the course of using a service is done at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public with 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 the creation of a copy/storage of your content by third parties.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
When you visit or access our services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and other technologies and analytical 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 connected to 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 connected to an advertising service, a campaign manager, or Facebook Ads
We may provide advertising through our services and digital assets (including websites and applications that use 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, 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 employ 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 the respective 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 worldwide. 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