Privacy Policy
How we handle your data
Cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide a better browsing experience. Cookies enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login information, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
Managing cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your browsing experience and functionality of our website.
Types of cookies we use
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the functioning of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website may not function properly without them.
Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to analyze how visitors use our website, which helps us improve its performance. We use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyze this information. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. You can opt out of these cookies by adjusting your browser settings or by using the opt-out mechanisms provided by the analytics provider.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. For example, they may be used to remember your username, language preferences, or region. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post. The information collected by these cookies is usually anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising networks with our permission. They remember the websites you have visited and that information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers. You can opt out of targeted advertising by adjusting your browser settings or by visiting the opt-out pages of relevant advertising networks.
Data Sharing and Retention
We do not share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:
Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business activities. These service providers have agreed to keep your personal data confidential and only use it for the purposes we specify.
Legal Obligations: We may be required to disclose your personal data if necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for a period of one year, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. This retention period allows us to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy and to comply with legal obligations.
During the one-year retention period, we will take reasonable measures to ensure that your personal data is securely stored and protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Usage of Retained Data
The personal data we retain will be used for the purposes stated in this privacy policy, including but not limited to:
- Providing you with the products or services you have requested.
- Responding to your inquiries, feedback, or support requests.
- Customizing and improving your experience on our website.
- Analyzing website usage and trends to enhance our offerings.
- Complying with legal obligations, such as retaining records for tax or accounting purposes.
- Enforcing our terms of service or other applicable agreements.
Data Deletion Requests
If you wish to request the deletion of your personal data before the expiration of the one-year retention period, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We will evaluate your request in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and take appropriate action as required.
Please note that even if your personal data is deleted, it may still exist in backup or archival copies for a reasonable period of time, which is not accessible for normal business operations.
What rights you have over your data
You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete the personal data we hold about you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights or have any concerns about the handling of your data, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
Where your data is sent
We do not transfer your personal data to any third party outside of the country or region where the data was originally collected, unless required by applicable laws or regulations and with appropriate safeguards in place.