Privacy policy

This privacy policy describes how and why personal information may be collected, stored, used, and/or shared ("processed") when using the services ("Services"), such as when:

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Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Services.

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

• This summary provides key points from the privacy notice, with more details available by clicking links following each key point or using the table of contents below.
• What personal information is processed? Information may be processed based on interactions with the Services, choices made, and features used.
• How is information processed? Information is processed to provide, improve, and administer Services, communicate, ensure security. Other processing occurs with consent.
• When and with whom is personal information shared? Information may be shared in specific situations and with specific third parties.
• How is information security maintained? Organizational and technical processes protect personal information. However, no technology can guarantee 100% security.
• What are privacy rights? Depending on geographic location, certain rights regarding personal information may apply.
• How are rights exercised? Easily exercise rights by submitting a data subject access request or contacting Service Provider. Requests will be handled as per applicable data protection laws.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INFORMATION COLLECTION
2. INFORMATION PROCESSING
3. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL INFORMATION
4. COOKIE AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES USAGE
5. INFORMATION SECURITY
6. DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURE CONTROLS
7. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE COLLECTED DATA?

INFORMATION COLLECTION

In Short: personal information is collected that you provide. Personal information is being collected voluntarily when expressing interest in the information, participating in Services activities.

Personal information may include:

This for instance may apply when submitting a contact form on the service.

• Your name
• Your email
• Other

Ensure all provided personal information is true, complete, accurate, and notify of changes.

Automatically collected information

Certain information, like IP addresses and browser/device characteristics, is automatically collected when using Services. Information does not identify you specifically but includes device/usage details, IP address, browser type, and operational data. Primarily for service security, operational analytics. Cookies and similar technologies gather information.

Information collected includes:

Log and Usage Data: Service-related diagnostic, usage, performance data collected automatically when accessing Services; recorded in log files. Data may include IP address, device information, browser type, settings, usage specifics, and system activity. Device Data: Device information like IP address, device/application IDs, location, browser type, hardware, ISP, mobile carrier, OS, system setup details. Location Data: Device location data, precise or imprecise, based on device type and settings. GPS and other tech may gather geolocation (IP-based). Opt-out via access refusal or disabling Location settings; some Service aspects may be inaccessible.

INFORMATION PROCESSING

Information processing reasons include Service provision, improvement, communication, security. Consent may allow other processing. Legal processing reasons must exist. Reasons include:

• Information processing for feedback and Service usage contact.
• Usage data processing to understand and enhance Service use.

LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL INFORMATION

Processing occurs when legal basis exists per applicable law.

Legal bases under GDPR/UK GDPR include:

Consent: Process personal data with explicit permission, withdrawal possible. Legal Obligations: Process data as legally required (e.g., law enforcement, litigation). In Canada, consent may be express/implied, exceptions exist.

COOKIE AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES USAGE

Cookies and tracking tech use for data collection and storage:

Technologies ensure Service security, prevent issues, customize settings, assist site functionality. Third-party/service provider use for analytics. Information shared with Google Analytics for Service use tracking/analysis. Opt-out via https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Details at Google Privacy & Terms.

INFORMATION SECURITY

Organizational/technical measures protect personal information; no system 100% secure. Despite safeguards, no guarantee against unauthorized access, modification, collection. Use Services in secure environments only.

DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURE CONTROLS

Most browsers/mobile systems include Do-Not-Track (DNT) for privacy preference signals; no finalized standard. Currently, no DNT browser signal response or tracking opt-out; updates on compliant tracking standard adoption. California DNT law compliance: No response; industry standard/legislation updates noted in future privacy notice revisions.

HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE COLLECTED DATA?

Based on the applicable laws of your country or state of residence in the US, you may have the right to request access to the personal information collected from you, details about how processed it, correct inaccuracies, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information. These rights may be limited in some circumstances by applicable law. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please fill out and submit a data subject access request.