we protect people since 1989
Introduction
We are committed to protecting the privacy of users (“Users” or
“you”) of our website and/or mobile app (the “Website” or
“You”). Mobile App”) and are committed to protecting the
information that users provide to us in connection with the use
of our website and/or mobile app (collectively: “digital
assets”). We are further committed to protecting and using your
data in accordance with applicable law.
This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the
collection, use and disclosure of your information through the
use of our digital assets (the “Services”) when you access the
Services through your devices.
Please read the Privacy Policy carefully and make sure you
fully understand our practices regarding your information
before using our Services. If you have read this policy, fully
understand it and do not agree with our practices, you must
stop using our digital assets and services. By using our
Services, you accept the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Continued use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of
this Privacy Policy and any changes thereto.
In this privacy policy you will learn:
How we collect data
What data we collect
Why we collect this data
Who we pass on the data to
Where the data is stored
How long the data is retained
How we protect the data
How we deal with minors
Updates or Changes to the Privacy Policy
What data do we collect?
Category: Always
Below is an overview of the data we may collect:
De-identified and non-identifiable information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through the use of our Services (“Non-Personal Information”). Non-personal data does not allow any conclusions to be drawn as to who collected it. Non-personal information that we collect consists primarily of technical and aggregate usage information.
Individually identifiable information, i.e. H. all those through which you can be identified or could reasonably be identified (“personal data”). The personal information we collect through our Services may include information requested from time to time, such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses and more. If we combine personal information with non-personal information, we will treat it as personal information as long as it is in combination.
How do we collect data?
Category: Always
Below are the main methods we use to collect data:
We collect data when you use our services. This means that when you visit our Digital Assets and use Services, we may collect, record and store usage, sessions and related information.
We collect data that you provide to us, for example when you contact us directly via a communication channel (e.g. an email with a comment or feedback).
We may collect information from third-party sources as described below.
We collect information that you provide to us when you log in to our Services through a third party such as Facebook or Google.
Why do we collect this data?
Category: Always
We may use your data for the following purposes:
to provide and operate our services;
to develop, customize and improve our Services;
to respond to your feedback, inquiries and requests and to offer assistance;
to analyze demand and usage patterns;
for other internal, statistical and research purposes;
to improve our data security and fraud prevention capabilities;
to investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies and to comply with applicable law, regulation or governmental request;
to provide you with updates, news, promotional materials and other information related to our Services. For promotional emails, you can decide for yourself whether you would like to continue to receive them. If not, simply click on the unsubscribe link in these emails.
Who do we share this data with?
Category: Always
We may share your information with our service providers to
operate our services (e.g. storing data through third party
hosting services, providing technical support, etc.).
We may also disclose your information in the following
circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or take
action against unlawful activities or other wrongdoing; (ii) to
establish or exercise our rights of defense; (iii) to protect
our rights, property or personal safety, or the safety of our
users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change of control
of us or one of our affiliates (by way of a merger, acquisition
or purchase of (substantially) all of the assets, among other
things); (v) to collect, maintain and/or manage your
information through authorized third parties (e.g. cloud
service providers) as appropriate for business purposes; (vi)
to work with third parties to improve your user experience. To
avoid any misunderstandings, we would like to point out that we
may transmit, pass on or otherwise use non-personal data to
third parties at our own discretion.
Category: User has a blog or forum
Please note that our Services enable social interactions (e.g.
publicly posting content, information and comments and chatting
with other users). Please be aware that any content or data you
provide in these areas may be read, collected and used by other
people. We advise against posting or sharing information that
you do not wish to be made public. If you upload content to our
Digital Assets or otherwise make it available as part of using
a Service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the
actions of other users or members of the public who have access
to your data or content. You acknowledge and hereby acknowledge
that copies of your data may remain accessible on cached and
archived pages even after they have been deleted or after a
copy/storage of your content has been created by a third
party.
Cookies and similar technologies
When you visit or access our Services, we authorize third
parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts and
other technologies and analytics services (“Tracking
Technologies”). These tracking technologies may allow third
parties to automatically collect your data to improve the
navigation experience on our digital assets, optimize their
performance and ensure a tailored user experience, as well as
for security and fraud prevention purposes.
To find out more, please read our Cookie Policy.
Category: The user is NOT affiliated with an advertising
service
We will not share your email address or other personal
information with advertising companies or advertising networks
without your consent.
Category: The user is connected to an advertising service, a
campaign manager or Facebook Ads
We may provide advertising across our Services and our digital
assets (including websites and applications that use our
Services), which may also be tailored to you, such as: B. Ads
based on your recent browsing behavior across websites, devices
or browsers.
To deliver these advertisements to you, we may use cookies
and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including transparent
GIFs) and/or HTML5 local storage and/or other technologies. We
may also use third parties, such as: B. Network advertisers
(i.e. third parties that display advertisements based on your
website visits) to serve targeted advertisements. Third-party
advertising network providers, advertisers, sponsors and/or
website traffic measurement services may also use cookies
and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including transparent
GIFs) and/or Flash cookies and/or other technologies to improve
effectiveness measure your ads and tailor advertising content
for you. These third-party cookies and other technologies are
subject to the specific privacy policy of the relevant third
party and not this one.
Where do we store the data?
Category: Always
Non-Personal Information
Please note that our companies and our trusted partners and
service providers are located around the world. For the
purposes explained in this Privacy Policy, we store and process
any non-personal data that we collect in different
jurisdictions.
Category: User collects personal data
Personal Data
Personal data may be maintained, processed and stored in the
United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel and to the
extent required for the proper provision of our Services and/or
by law (as further explained below) in other
jurisdictions.
How long is the data retained?
Category: Always
Please note that we retain collected information for as long as
necessary to provide our services, comply with our legal and
contractual obligations to you, resolve disputes, and enforce
our agreements.
We may correct, supplement or delete inaccurate or incomplete
data at any time at our sole discretion.
How do we protect the data?
Category: Always
The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the
online platform through which we can offer our services to you.
Your data may be stored through our hosting provider's data
storage, databases and general applications. It stores your
data on secure servers behind a firewall and it offers secure
HTTPS access to most areas of its services.
Category: User accepts payments/eCom
All payment options offered by us and our hosting provider for
our digital assets comply with the PCI-DSS (credit card
industry data security standard) regulations of the PCI
Security Standards Council. This involves collaboration between
brands such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit
card information (including physical, electronic and procedural
measures) by our store and service providers.
Category: Always
Regardless of the measures and efforts taken by us and our
hosting provider, we cannot and do not guarantee absolute
protection or security of the data that you upload, post or
otherwise share with us or others.
For this reason, we ask that you set strong passwords and, if
possible, not provide us or others with any confidential
information that you believe, if disclosed, could cause you
significant or lasting harm. Additionally, because email and
instant messaging are not considered secure forms of
communication, we ask that you do not share any confidential
information through any of these communication channels.
How do we deal with minors?
Category: User does NOT collect data from minors
The Services are not intended for users who have not yet
reached the legal age of majority. We will not knowingly
collect data from children. If you are under the age of
majority, you should not download or use the Services or
provide any information to us.
We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time so
that we can check whether minors are using our services. If we
become aware that a minor is using our Services, we may
prohibit or block such user's access to our Services and we may
delete any data we maintain about that user. If you have reason
to believe that a minor has provided information to us, please
contact us as explained below.
Category: User collects data from minors
Children can use our services. However, if you want access to
certain features, you may be required to provide certain
information. Some data collection (including data collected
through cookies, web beacons and other similar technologies)
may occur automatically. If we knowingly collect, use or
disclose information collected from a child, we will provide
notice and obtain parental consent in accordance with
applicable law. We do not condition a child's participation in
an online activity on the child providing more contact
information than is reasonably necessary to participate in that
activity. We only use the information we collect in connection
with the services the child has requested.
We may also use a parent's contact information to communicate
about the child's activities on the Services. Parents can view
information we have collected from their child, prohibit us
from collecting any additional information from your child, and
request that any information we have collected be deleted from
our records.
Please contact us to view, update or delete your child's
information. To protect your child, we may ask you to provide
proof of your identity. We may deny you access to the
information if we believe your identity is questionable. Please
note that certain data cannot be deleted due to other legal
obligations.
Category: Always
We will only use your personal data for the purposes set out in
the Privacy Policy and only if we are satisfied that:
the use of your personal data is necessary to perform or enter into a contract (e.g. to provide you with the Services themselves or customer service or technical support);
the use of your personal data is necessary to comply with relevant legal or regulatory obligations, or
the use of your personal information is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided that this is at all times done in a manner that is proportionate and respects your data protection rights).
As an EU resident you can:
request confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed and request access to your stored personal data and certain additional information;
request to receive personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format;
request correction of your personal data held by us;
request the deletion of your personal data;
object to our processing of your personal data;
request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, or
lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Please note, however, that these rights are not absolute and
may be subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory
requirements. If you have general questions about the personal
information we collect and how we use it, please contact us as
indicated below.
In the course of providing the Services, we may transfer data
across borders to affiliates or other third parties and from
your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions
worldwide. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer
of your data outside the EEA.
If you are based in the EEA, your personal data will only be
transferred to locations outside the EEA if we are satisfied
that an adequate or comparable level of protection of personal
data exists. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we
have appropriate contractual arrangements in place with our
third parties to ensure that appropriate security measures are
in place so that the risk of unlawful use, alteration,
deletion, loss or theft of your personal data is minimized and
that such third parties will at all times act in accordance
with applicable laws.
Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act
If you use the Services as a California resident, you may have
the right to request access to and deletion of your information
under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).
To exercise your right to access and delete your data, please
read below how to contact us.
Category: The website does not sell any data about its
users
We do not sell users' personal information for the purposes of
the CCPA.
Category: Websites with a blog or forum
Users of the Services who are California residents and under 18
years of age may request and obtain removal of their posted
content by sending an email to the address provided in the
“Contact Us” section below. These requests must all be marked
“California Removal Request.” All requests must include a
description of the content that you request to be removed and
sufficient information to permit us to locate the material. We
will not accept communications that are unlabeled or improperly
delivered, and we may not be able to respond if you do not
provide sufficient information. Please note that your request
does not ensure that the material will be completely or
comprehensively deleted. For example, material you post may be
republished or reposted by other users or third parties.
Updates or Changes to the Privacy Policy
Category: Always
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time in our sole
discretion, the version posted on the Site will always be
current (see “As of” statement). We encourage you to
periodically review this Privacy Policy for any changes. If
there are any significant changes, we will post a notice on our
website. Your continued use of the Services following
notification of changes on our website will constitute your
acknowledgment and agreement to the changes to the Privacy
Policy and your agreement to be bound by the terms and
conditions of such changes.
Contact
Category: Always
If you have general questions about the Services or the
information we collect about you and how we use it, please
contact us here.