The purpose of this privacy policy is to provide enhanced protection for individuals who are concerned about the usage of their personally identifiable information (PII) online. According to US privacy law and information security, PII refers to information that can identify, contact, locate, or establish the identity of an individual either on its own or when combined with other data. We encourage you to read our privacy policy attentively to gain a thorough comprehension of how we collect, utilize, safeguard, and manage your personally identifiable information in line with our website's guidelines.
What personal information do we gather from visitors to our blog, website, or app?Upon visiting this website, specific information generated by your browser or device is automatically gathered by our server. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Your domain
- IP address
- Date, time, and duration of your visit
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Page visits
When interacting with our website, engaging in business transactions with us, or expressing an interest in conducting business, you have the option to voluntarily provide us with personal information through the following means:
- Completing forms on our website (e.g., a 'Contact Us' form) or at trade shows and other business-related events.
- Downloading documents and/or applications from our website.
- Subscribing to newsletters or other forms of communication.
- Corresponding with us via phone, email, or other contact methods provided.
- Applying for a job, work placement, or internship.
Typically, the personal information you may provide includes your name, company name, address, email address, phone number, and any additional details necessary to address inquiries or handle complaints. This information is necessary for establishing contractual agreements with you (such as employment contracts or purchase agreements) or providing services like downloading information from our website. Failure to provide the requested information may result in our inability to deliver the desired services or products or consider your employment application.
Information Usage:We utilize the information gathered from you during registration, purchases, newsletter sign-ups, survey responses, marketing communications, website browsing, and engagement with specific site features in the following manners:
- Sending periodic emails related to your orders, as well as updates on products and services.
- Conducting follow-ups after any form of correspondence, including live chat, email, or phone inquiries.
To safeguard your information, we have implemented the following measures:
- We do not employ vulnerability scanning or scanning to PCI standards.
- Our focus is solely on providing articles and information, and we never request credit card numbers.
- Regular Malware Scanning is conducted to ensure a secure environment.
Your personal information is securely stored behind protected networks, accessible only to a limited number of individuals with special access rights. These individuals are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of the information. Additionally, any sensitive or credit-related data you provide is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
When users enter, submit, or access their information, we apply a range of security measures to uphold the safety of their personal information.
All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are neither stored nor processed on our servers.
We utilize cookies on our website. These are small files transferred to your computer's hard drive through your web browser, with your permission. Cookies enable our systems, as well as those of our service providers, to recognize your browser and capture specific information for various purposes. For example, we employ cookies to remember and process the items in your shopping cart, understand your preferences based on your site activity, and enhance our services accordingly. Additionally, cookies help us compile aggregate data concerning site traffic and interactions, enabling us to improve site experiences and provide better tools in the future. We use cookies to:
- Compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions to enhance future site experiences and tools. In some cases, trusted third-party services may track this information on our behalf.
Please note that disabling cookies may impact the efficiency of certain features on our site. However, this will not significantly affect your overall user experience. Third-Party Disclosure:
We do not engage in the sale, trade, or transfer of your Personally Identifiable Information to external parties.
Third-Party Links:Our website does not feature or provide third-party products or services.
California Online Privacy Protection Act:CalOPPA is a state law that mandates commercial websites and online services to publish a privacy policy. This law extends its jurisdiction beyond California, requiring any individual or company in the United States (and potentially worldwide) operating websites that collect Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to prominently display a privacy policy on their website. This policy must clearly state the information being collected and the parties with whom it is shared.
In compliance with CalOPPA, we agree to the following terms:- Users have the option to visit our site anonymously.
- Once this privacy policy is created, we will include a link to it on our homepage or, at the very least, on the first significant page users encounter upon entering our website.
- Our Privacy Policy link includes the word "Privacy" and is easily accessible on the specified page.
- Such changes will be communicated on our Privacy Policy page.
- If you wish to change your personal information, please contact us via email.
We respect Do Not Track signals, and when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is active, we do not track, plant cookies, or engage in advertising activities.
Does our site permit third-party behavioral tracking?It is worth mentioning that we strictly prohibit third-party behavioral tracking on our site.
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)Regarding the gathering of personal information from children under the age of 13, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) empowers parents with control. The COPPA Rule, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, the consumer protection agency of the United States, outlines the obligations of website and online service operators in safeguarding children's online privacy and safety.
We do not target our marketing specifically to children under the age of 13. Do we permit third parties, such as ad networks or plug-ins, to collect personally identifiable information (PII) from children under 13?
Fair Information PracticesThe principles of Fair Information Practices serve as the foundation of privacy laws in the United States and have greatly influenced the development of data protection regulations worldwide. Understanding and implementing these principles is crucial for compliance with various privacy laws that safeguard personal information.
To align with the Fair Information Practices, we will take the following responsive measures in the event of a data breach:
We will promptly notify you via email
- Within 7 business days
We also uphold the Individual Redress Principle, which grants individuals the right to seek legal remedies against data collectors and processors who fail to comply with the law. This principle ensures that individuals not only have enforceable rights against data users but also have the means to pursue legal action through courts or government agencies to address non-compliance by data processors.