Effective Date: [January 25, 2024]
Your privacy and the protection of your personal data are of the utmost importance to us at PriceSpotr. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or engage with our platform. By using PriceSpotr, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
We encourage you to read this policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect various types of information about you, including but not limited to:
a) Personal Identification Information (PII)
Personal Identification Information refers to data that identifies you as an individual, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information (if applicable)
- Other relevant contact information
We collect PII when you voluntarily provide it to us, for example, when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, participate in surveys, or communicate with our customer support.
b) Non-Personal Identification Information (Non-PII)
Non-PII includes information that does not personally identify you but may be collected automatically when you interact with our website:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (e.g., mobile or desktop)
- Operating system
- Geolocation data (based on your IP)
- Pages viewed on our website
- Time spent on specific pages
- Referring URL (the website you visited before ours)
This type of data is collected through various tracking technologies, such as cookies, web beacons, and log files.
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit our website. These cookies may be session-based (temporary) or persistent (saved for future visits) and serve various purposes, including:
- Remembering your preferences
- Improving site functionality
- Analyzing user behavior
- Providing targeted advertising
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, note that disabling cookies may affect the performance and functionality of certain website features.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as pixel tags and tracking scripts to enhance your experience and collect statistical data on how our website is used.
d) Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services, including:
- Social media platforms: If you interact with us via social media or log in through a social media platform, we may collect the data you allow the platform to share with us.
- Third-party marketing services: We may partner with third parties to provide targeted advertisements, and they may provide us with data about your interactions with their services.
- Affiliates and business partners: If you interact with one of our affiliate partners, they may share your data with us.
2. How We Use Your Information
PriceSpotr uses the data we collect for various legitimate business purposes, including:
a) Providing and Improving Services
Your personal and usage data helps us provide you with access to our services, personalize your experience, and ensure the website functions correctly. We may also use the data to improve the design, content, and functionality of our website.
b) Communication and Notifications
We may use your contact details to send important notices, including service-related announcements and promotional materials (where permitted by law). You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
c) Transactional Purposes
For transactions that require payment, we use the data you provide to process payments and manage your orders. Financial information provided for these purposes is handled in compliance with PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) regulations.
d) Analytics and Research
We analyze the data collected from users to gain insights into how our services are used. This helps us identify trends, improve service delivery, and develop new features. Aggregated, anonymized data may also be used for reporting purposes.
e) Advertising and Marketing
We may use your data to deliver relevant advertisements or marketing messages based on your interests and past interactions with our site. This could include showing you tailored ads while browsing other websites (a practice known as remarketing) or through direct communications.
f) Legal and Compliance Obligations
We may use your personal data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or government requests. This includes using your information for fraud prevention, security monitoring, and to enforce our terms of service.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information
PriceSpotr values your privacy and will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with selected third parties under the following circumstances:
a) Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party vendors to assist us with the operation of our website, such as hosting services, payment processors, email service providers, or marketing analytics. These third parties are required to keep your information secure and use it only for the purposes we specify.
b) Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of PriceSpotr’s assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of such a transfer and your rights in relation to it.
c) Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
d) Third-Party Advertising Partners
We may work with third-party advertisers or ad networks to display relevant ads to you based on your browsing activity. These partners may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data about your interactions with ads.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Secure storage of data on protected servers
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. International Data Transfers
PriceSpotr operates internationally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that your data is processed in compliance with relevant data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
a) Right to Access
You can request access to the personal data we hold about you. We will provide you with a copy of the data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
b) Right to Rectification
If the information we have about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections.
c) Right to Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., data needed for compliance with legal obligations).
d) Right to Object to Processing
You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.
e) Right to Withdraw Consent
Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
7. Retention of Your Data
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. PriceSpotr is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take immediate steps to delete such data from our systems.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website, and the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy will be updated accordingly.
We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed about our privacy practices.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
PriceSpotr
Email: [email protected]
This version of the Privacy Policy is more comprehensive, covering additional areas such as data transfers, retention, security measures, and user rights under international laws like the GDPR. It’s important to have legal counsel review the document to ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations.