1.1 Data Collected
Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect two types of data:
A. Non-identifiable information that may be made available or collected through your use of the Services. To clarify, we do not know your identity from this information (“Non-Personal Data”).
B. Individually identifiable information, i.e., information that identifies an individual or that can, with reasonable effort, identify an individual (“Personal Data”).
1.2 Data Combination
Furthermore, if we combine Personal Data with Non-Personal Data, the combined data will be treated as Personal Data as long as it remains combined.
1.3 Types of Data Collected
The table below describes the types of data we collect and how we use them:
What type of data do we collect?
In some cases, we may collect technical and aggregated data about you that may be made available or collected through user interaction on the Site, including: browser type; operating system; device type; time and date of access to the site and use of the Services; user navigation and actions on the site; language preference; country-level location. We use this data exclusively to provide and improve our Services and to enable the site to function.
How do we use the data?
We use this data exclusively to provide and improve our Services and to enable the site to function.
What type of data do we collect?
If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, you will be asked to provide your name and email address. You may unsubscribe at any time via the “unsubscribe” link in the email or by contacting us directly.
How do we use the data?
We will use this information exclusively to provide the content you requested. Note: We use MailChimp services for email marketing, whose privacy policy is available here: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
What type of data do we collect?
We will collect your Internet Protocol (“IP”) addresses. Note: While IP addresses are considered personally identifiable information in many jurisdictions (such as the EEA), there are some jurisdictions where these data sets are not considered Personal Data. Therefore, we treat this information as Personal Data in accordance with applicable laws.
How do we use the data?
We use IP addresses to serve our legitimate interests of: maintaining, protecting, and managing the site and Services; personalizing and improving our Service, as well as enhancing your experience when using our Services; conducting research, analytics, and statistics on traffic flow and user interaction with our Services; auditing our affiliates, calculating payments, and detecting fraud, as well as identifying and resolving security or technical issues in connection with the Services. We may also use IP addresses for remarketing purposes, as detailed in the “Cookies” section below.
2 How We Collect Data
2.1 Data Collection Methods
We may collect the data detailed above from you in the following ways:
A. Automatically, including through the use of cookies (as detailed in the “Cookies” section below) and other similar tracking technologies when you interact with our site and Services; or
B. When you voluntarily choose to provide us with information, such as when you contact us, submit a User Review, sign up for our Newsletter, etc. When technically possible and required by applicable law, we will request your consent to collect your Personal Data and offer an opt-out option.
3 Cookies, APIs, and Similar Tracking Technologies
3.1 When you access the website or use the Services
When you access the Site or use the Services, we may use “cookies” (or similar tracking technologies). The use of cookies is a standard industry practice. A “cookie” is a small piece of information that a website assigns and stores on your computer while you are viewing a website. Cookies are very useful and can be used for many different purposes. These purposes include allowing you to navigate between pages efficiently, automatically enabling certain features, remembering your preferences, and making the interaction between you and our Services faster and easier. Cookies are also used to help personalize your experience. You can find more information about cookies at: www.allaboutcookies.org.
3.2 Types of Cookies
There are several types of cookies, including, but not limited to:
A. Essential, Functionality, Operation, and Security Cookies. These cookies are essential to allow users to navigate the site, for the site to function properly, and for security purposes (i.e., used to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent use, and protect user data from unauthorized third parties). This category of cookies cannot be disabled, or if disabled, certain features of the Services may not work.
B. Analytical, Measurement, and Performance Cookies. These cookies are used to collect information about how users use our site to improve our Services and the way we provide them, as well as to evaluate the performance of content and campaigns. These cookies allow us to, for example, evaluate the number of users who viewed a specific article, as well as their origin. They allow our sites to remember information that changes the way they behave or appear, such as your preferred language. Additionally, they allow us to know if the content is popular and to provide similar content to our users. We use this information to compile reports.
C. Preference, Targeting, and Advertising Cookies. These cookies are used to advertise on the internet and display relevant ads tailored to users based on the parts of the site they visited (e.g., the cookie will indicate that you visited a specific webpage and will show ads related to that page).
4 Third-Party Content
4.1 Third-Party Content
Our site may contain links to landing pages, registration pages, or third-party websites, whose privacy practices may differ from ours. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties and cannot control the privacy practices adopted by these third parties. Once you leave our site via a link, you should check the applicable third party's privacy policy. Your information is governed by their privacy statements.
5 Data Sharing with Third Parties
5.1 Data Sharing with Third Parties
We will not share your Personal Data with third parties except as specifically mentioned here: (i) explicit user consent; (ii) to manage your services; (iii) to comply with applicable law; (iv) for marketing and analysis purposes; (v) to protect our rights or those of third parties; (vi) in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, or in a bankruptcy proceeding; (vii) if we are required to do so by law or if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights or safety of any person, ours or third parties.
6 Data Security
6.1 Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected against loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information you transmit to us.
7 Your Rights
7.1 Your Rights
You may have certain data protection rights in relation to your information, which may include the right to (i) access and receive copies of your information; (ii) request corrections to your information; (iii) request the deletion of your information; (iv) request the restriction of the processing of your information; (v) object to the processing of your information; (vi) request the portability of your information; (vii) withdraw consent to the processing of your information at any time. You can contact us if you wish to exercise any of these rights.
8 Changes to This Privacy Policy
8.1 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the “Last Reviewed” date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy and post the updated version on our website. Your continued use of the Services after the changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of the changes.
If we are unable to provide the requested information, we will do our best to explain the reason and inform you of your rights, including the right to complain to the supervisory authority (if you are a resident of the EEA). We reserve the right to request reasonable proof to verify your identity before providing such information, in accordance with applicable law. Additionally, the process of locating and deleting data may take up to one (1) month (after receiving the validation proof we require), subject to applicable law. Privacy and related laws in your jurisdiction may offer different or additional rights related to the data we collect from you, which may also apply.
8 Right to Opt-Out
You may choose to opt-out of the data collection process, sharing, and advertising services related to our site as follows:
A. You can configure your browser to reject all cookies, including cookies associated with our Services, or to indicate when a cookie is being set, by adjusting your browser’s privacy and security settings. Refer to the support page of the browser you are using.
B. You may directly opt out of receiving third-party retargeting cookies or other advertising technology trackers through self-regulation services such as the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance (“DAA”) opt-out page.
C. You may contact us (as detailed below), and we will do our best to assist you.
Please note that once you opt-out, some of the Services provided by us may no longer be available, and some functionalities may not work if you revoke the transfer of data.
9 Data Security
We take great care in implementing and maintaining the security of the site or Service and your Personal Data. We employ industry-standard procedures and policies, as well as technical and administrative security measures, to ensure the security of our users' Personal Data and to prevent unauthorized access or use of such information. However, no data transmission over the Internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed as 100% secure, and we cannot be responsible for the actions of those who gain unauthorized access or misuse our site or Service.
10 Children’s Privacy and Data
The Services are not intended for individuals under the age of eighteen (18). Therefore, we do not use the Site to knowingly solicit data from children, as defined by applicable law. We ask that such individuals do not provide Personal Data through our Services. We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time to verify that individuals under the age of eighteen (18) are not using the site. If you become aware or have reason to believe that a child has shared information with us, please contact us, and we will take reasonable steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our records.
11 Data Transfer
We may store or process your Personal Data in the EEA or in other countries. If you visit our site or use our Services from locations outside of the EEA, please note that the information you provide to us through your use of our site or Service may be transferred and processed in countries different from the one from which you accessed our site. If you are a resident of the EEA, we will take appropriate measures to ensure that your Personal Data receives an adequate level of data protection following its transfer outside of the EEA.
## 12 Do Not Track Disclosure
The site or our Services do not respond to Do Not Track signals. For more information about Do Not Track signals, please refer to: http://www.allaboutdnt.com/.
13 Amendments
We reserve the right to modify or revise this Privacy Policy periodically at our sole discretion, so please visit this page frequently. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will become effective immediately upon posting the revised version. The latest version of the Privacy Policy will always be posted. If we make changes, the update date at the top of the Privacy Policy will be reflected under the "Last Reviewed" heading. Your continued use of the site or our Services after such modified Privacy Policy is displayed constitutes your acknowledgment and consent to such amendments and your agreement to be bound by the terms of such amendments. In the event of a material change, we will do our best to provide written notice.
Note for California Residents: Notwithstanding the above, this Policy will be reviewed and updated every 12 months as required by the CCPA.
Additional Questions?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.