This Privacy Policy explains our policies and procedures regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we receive when you access and use our website, services, software, mobile applications, content, and all other products and services (collectively, the "Platform") owned, controlled, or offered by the Company. The Company believes that user privacy is of utmost importance and strives to use personal information only in ways outlined in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into our Terms of Service. Any terms used herein and not defined will have the meanings given to them in the Terms of Service. By using the Platform, you warrant and represent that you have read, understand, and agree to this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Service, and that you are over 18 years of age. PLEASE DO NOT USE OR ACCESS THE PLATFORM IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY.
For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "Personal Information" means any information from or about a person that either identifies that person directly or that makes that person identifiable when combined with other information from or about that person from any source.
When you use the Platform or otherwise communicate with us, we collect information that you provide to us directly. For example, we collect information when you visit the website, register for services or create an account or profile, access the Platform through social networking sites or third-party services, subscribe to newsletters, purchase a product or service, invite others to join the Platform, share the Platform on social networking sites, request technical support, use our mobile apps or online services where Personal Information is required, sign up for newsletters, or contact us via the website or other communication methods. You can choose not to provide information requested by us; however, this may limit your ability to use or access the Platform.
The information you provide to us directly may include, without limitation, the following information that may, alone or in combination with other data, constitute Personal Information:
Moreover, if you contact us, a record of such correspondence may be kept.
Additionally, if another user refers you to us by providing us with your email address, we may send you a message. However, we will use your email address only to send such other user's message unless you otherwise affirmatively provide your information to us.
Most of the data we collect in and through the website and the Platform is technical in nature and is collected and processed automatically through application programming interfaces, software development kits, cookies, and similar software-based technologies. Alone or in combination with other data, such automatically collected data may constitute Personal Information. The data we may collect by automated means may include, without limitation:
We may use, depending on the Platform, location based on the IP address presented by you, network-based geo-location data based on proximity of network towers or the location of Wi-Fi networks, and geo-location data based on coordinates obtained from a mobile device's GPS radio and location services. Your GPS geo-location is accessed in accordance with your device settings. If location services are enabled on your mobile device and a mobile application in connection with the Platform, certain services will passively and automatically send location information to the Company in order for us to deliver location-specific information on your device. Please note that disabling location services will not anonymize data already collected and uploaded to our servers.
Google Analytics may be an element of the website. By using cookies, Google Analytics collects and stores data such as time of visit, pages visited, time spent on each page of the website, the Internet Protocol address, and the type of operating system used in the devices used to access the website. By using a browser plugin available at http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/plugin/ provided by Google, you can opt out of Google Analytics.
The Platform may provide chat, reviews, forum, or bulletin board tools to users and the ability to create customized profiles and account information. Information that you provide through the use of these tools will be available to the public generally. The Company has no obligation to keep private any information that you disclose to other users or the public using these functions. You should exercise caution when deciding to disclose Personal Information through the use of these tools or functions. We strongly recommend that you do not post any information through the Platform that allows strangers to identify or locate you or that you otherwise do not want to share with the public.
The Platform may include links to third-party websites and social media services where you will be able to post comments, stories, reviews, or other information. Your use of these third-party websites and social media services may result in the collection or sharing of information about you by these third-party websites and social media services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and settings on the third-party websites and social media services with which you interact to make sure you understand the information that may be collected, used, and shared by those third-party websites and social media services.
Some of the features on the website and the Platform require the use of "cookies" - small text files that are stored on your device's hard drive. We use cookies to measure which pages are being accessed and which features are most frequently used. This enables us to continuously improve the website to meet the needs of our visitors.
The following sets out how we may use different categories of cookies and your options for managing cookie settings:
| Type of Cookies | Description | Managing Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Required Cookies | Required cookies enable you to navigate the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website and using the Platform. If you have chosen to identify yourself to us, we use cookies containing encrypted information to allow us to uniquely identify you. These cookies allow us to uniquely identify you when you are logged into the website and to process your online transactions and requests. | Because required cookies are essential to operate the website, there is no option to opt out of these cookies. |
| Performance Cookies | These cookies collect information about how you use our website, including which pages you go to most often and if they receive error messages from certain pages. These cookies do not collect information that individually identifies you. Information is only used to improve how the website functions and performs. From time to time, we may engage third parties to track and analyze usage and volume statistical information relating to individuals who visit the website. We may also utilize Flash cookies for these purposes. | To learn how to opt out of performance cookies using your browser settings, consult your browser's help documentation. To learn how to manage privacy and storage settings for Flash cookies, visit Adobe's website. |
| Functionality Cookies | Functionality cookies allow our website to remember information you have entered or choices you make (such as your username, language, or your region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies also enable you to optimize your use of the website after logging in. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize. We may use local shared objects, also known as Flash cookies, to store your preferences or display content based upon what you view on the website to personalize your visit. | To learn how to opt out of functionality cookies using your browser settings, consult your browser's help documentation. To learn how to manage privacy and storage settings for Flash cookies, visit Adobe's website. |
| Targeting or Advertising Cookies | From time to time, we may engage third parties to track and analyze usage and volume statistical information from individuals who visit the website. We sometimes use cookies delivered by third parties to track the performance of our advertisements. For example, these cookies remember which browsers have visited the website. By way of example, as you browse the website, advertising cookies may be placed on your computer so that we can understand what you are interested in. Our advertising partners then enable us to present you with retargeted advertising on other sites based on your previous interaction with the website. Third parties with whom we partner to provide certain features on the website or to display advertising based upon your web browsing activity use Flash cookies to collect and store information. Flash cookies are different from browser cookies because of the amount of, type of, and how data is stored. | To learn more about these and other advertising networks and their opt-out instructions, visit the Network Advertising Initiative website. To learn how to manage privacy and storage settings for Flash cookies, visit Adobe's website. |
We use the information you provide to us for the following purposes: to further our legitimate interests in providing the Platform, including without limitation to collect and remit payment for paid features; to administer your use of the Platform and any accounts you may have with us; to personalize your experience; to provide to you service announcements or inform you of new releases and features; to provide you with further information and offers from us or third parties that we believe you may find useful or interesting, such as newsletters, marketing, or promotional materials; to perform tasks on behalf of and according to instructions of a third party, such as payment processors, third-party service providers, or our advertising partners; to enforce our Terms of Service; to resolve any disputes between users of the website or between such users and us; to comply with a legal requirement or process, including, but not limited to, civil and criminal subpoenas, court orders, or other compulsory disclosures; to further our legitimate interest in protecting our rights, property, or safety and the rights, property, and safety of the Platform, our users, or the public; and to contact you to obtain feedback from you regarding the website and the Platform.
In addition to the purposes described above, we use the information collected automatically to further our legitimate interests in monitoring and analyzing the use of the Platform and for the technical administration of the website; improve the website and the Platform; generate and derive useful data and information concerning the interests, characteristics, and website use behavior of our users; and verify that users of the Platform meet the criteria required to process their requests. We and our advertising partners may use demographic and geo-location data, as well as information logged from your hardware or device, including data such as IP address, device model and ID, MAC address, operating system, application usage data, device time zone, region and language, and click ID, to ensure relevant advertising is presented within the Platform.
We may disclose Personal Information you provide to us or that we collect automatically on the website and in and through the Platform with the following categories of third parties:
We frequently make content or services from other websites available to you from links located on the website. We may present links in a format that enables us to keep track of whether these links have been followed. In addition, you may opt to link your account to your social media account or other accounts, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Google, in accordance with your account settings (which you may change at any time) and respective policies of these third parties. This Privacy Policy applies only to the website and the Platform. We do not exercise control over third-party services or other websites that provide information, or over banners, other advertisements, or links from within the website or the Platform. Your interactions with these third-party services are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it. These other sites and services may place their own cookies or other files on your computer's browser, collect data, or solicit Personal Information from you. Other websites and services follow different rules regarding the use or disclosure of the Personal Information that you submit, and the collection and use of such information and access of any third-party websites are subject to such third party's privacy policy. We encourage you to read the privacy policies and other terms of such third parties before using their services.
We understand the importance of privacy and security of Personal Information to our users and have made them a priority. The Company uses a variety of industry-standard security technologies and procedures to help protect Personal Information about you from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure and trains Company employees on privacy and security issues. However, we cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will never be able to overcome those measures or use your Personal Information for improper purposes, and we do not promise that Personal Information about you or private communications will be protected from unauthorized disclosure or use.
Some web browsers transmit "do-not-track" signals to websites. Because of differences in how web browsers incorporate and activate this feature, it is not always clear whether users intend for these signals to be transmitted or whether they even are aware of them. We currently do not take action in response to these signals.
We keep your data on your behalf and for your benefit. You can correct or terminate and delete your account information by following the instructions on the Platform or by contacting us, which you may also access for further assistance and questions regarding the Privacy Policy or for a copy of your account data. If you cancel your account or request us to delete your information, the Company will limit its access to Personal Information to perform what is requested by you and will delete information accessible to the Company within seven business days.
We keep Personal Information related to your account for as long as it is needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to provide our services, to deal with possible legal claims, to comply with our business interests, and to abide by all applicable laws. Thereafter, we either delete Personal Information about you or de-identify it. Please note that even if you request the deletion of Personal Information about you, we may be required (by law or otherwise) to retain the Personal Information and not delete it. However, once those requirements are removed, we will delete Personal Information about you in accordance with your request.
Our security and Privacy Policy are periodically reviewed and enhanced as necessary. This Privacy Policy might change as we update and expand the Platform. You can tell when this Privacy Policy was last updated by reviewing the effective date at the top of this page. We will endeavor to notify you of these changes by email but will not be liable for any failure to do so. We also encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. If you do not understand any of the terms or conditions of any of our policies, you may contact us. Your continued use of the Platform after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.
If you have any concerns or questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.