data protection

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Introduction

I take the protection of the data of users of my website and mobile app very seriously and am committed to protecting the information that users provide to us in connection with the use of the website and mobile app. I further undertake to protect and use your data in accordance with applicable law.

This Privacy Policy explains my practices regarding the collection, use and disclosure of your information through the use of my digital assets (the “Services”) when you access the Services through your devices.

Please read the Privacy Policy carefully and make sure you fully understand my practices regarding your information before using my Services. If you have read this policy, fully understand it and do not agree with my 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.

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In this privacy policy you will learn:

1. How I collect data

2. What data I collect

3. Why I collect this data

4. Who I pass on the data to

5. Where the data is stored

6. How long the data is retained

7. How I protect the data

8. Updates or Changes to the Privacy Policy

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1. How I collect data

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Below are the main methods I use to collect data:

• I collect data when using my services. This means that when you visit my digital assets and use services, I may collect, record and store usage, sessions and related information.

• I collect data that you provide to me, for example if you contact me directly via a communication channel (e.g. an email with a comment or feedback).

• I may collect information from third-party sources as described below.

• I collect information that you provide to me when you log in to my services through third parties such as Facebook or Google.

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2. What data I collect

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Below is an overview of the data I can collect:

• De-identified and non-identifiable information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through the use of my Services (“Non-Personal Information”). Non-personal data does not allow any conclusions to be drawn as to who collected it. Non-personal information that I 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 I collect through my Services may include information requested from time to time, such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses and more. If I combine personal data with non-personal data, as long as they are in combination, I will treat them as personal data.

 

3. Why I collect this data

 

I may use your data for the following purposes:

• to provide and operate my services;

• to develop, customize and improve my Services;

• to respond to your feedback, inquiries and requests and offer assistance;

• to analyze demand and usage patterns;

• for other internal, statistical and research purposes;

• to improve my data security and fraud prevention options;

• to investigate violations and enforce my 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 my Services. For promotional emails, you can decide for yourself whether you want to continue to receive them. If not, simply click on the unsubscribe link in these emails.

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4. Who I pass on the data to

 

I may share your information with my service providers to operate my services (e.g. storing data through third party hosting services, providing technical support, etc.).

 

I 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 my rights of defense; (iii) to protect my rights, property or personal safety, or the safety of my users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change of control of me or one of my 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 misunderstandings, I would like to point out that I can transmit or pass on non-personal data to third parties or use them in other ways at my own discretion.

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Please note that my Services enable social interactions (e.g. publicly posting content, information and comments). Please note that any content or data you provide in these areas may be read, collected and used by other people. I advise against posting or sharing information that you do not want made public. If you upload content to my Digital Assets or otherwise make it available as part of using a Service, you do so at your own risk. I cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public who have access to your data or content. Take note of this 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.

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5. Where the data is stored

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Cookies and similar technologies

When you visit or access my Services, I 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 my 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 the Cookie Policy.

I will not share your email address or other personal information with advertisers or ad networks without your consent.

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Non-Personal Information

Please note that my companies, trusted partners and service providers are located around the world. For the purposes explained in this Privacy Policy, I store and process all non-personal data that I collect in different jurisdictions.

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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 my Services and/or by law (as further explained below) in other jurisdictions.

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6. How long the data will be retained

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Please note that I retain collected information for as long as necessary to provide my services, comply with my legal and contractual obligations to you, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

I may correct, supplement or delete incorrect or incomplete data at any time at my own discretion.

 

7. How I protect the data

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The hosting service for my digital assets provides me with the online platform through which I can offer my services to you. Your data may be stored through my hosting provider's data storage, databases and general applications. It stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall and offers secure HTTPS access to most areas of its services.

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All payment options offered by me and my hosting provider for my 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 my store and service providers.

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Regardless of the measures and efforts taken by me and my hosting provider, I cannot and do not guarantee the absolute protection or security of the data that you upload, publish or otherwise disclose to me or others.

For this reason, I would like to ask you to set strong passwords and, if possible, not to provide me or others with any confidential information the disclosure of which you believe could cause you significant or lasting harm. Additionally, because email and instant messaging are not considered secure forms of communication, I ask that you do not share any confidential information through any of these communication channels.

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I will only use your personal data for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy and only if I am 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 my legitimate business interests (provided that at all times this is 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 me in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format

• Request the correction of your personal data stored by me

• request the deletion of your personal data

• object to the processing of your personal data by me

• request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, or

• lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

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Please note, however, that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to my own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. If you have general questions about the personal information we collect and how we use it, please contact me.

In the course of providing the Services, I may transfer data across borders to affiliated companies 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 I am satisfied that an adequate or comparable level of protection of personal data exists. I will take appropriate steps to ensure that I have appropriate contractual arrangements in place with my third parties to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to minimize the risk of unlawful use, alteration, deletion, loss or theft of your personal data and that such third parties will at all times act in accordance with applicable laws.

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I do not sell users' personal information for the purposes of the CCPA.

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8. Updates or Changes to the Privacy Policy

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I may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time at my discretion, the version posted on the Website will always be current (as of 2020). I encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy for any changes. If there are any significant changes, I will post a notice on my website. Your continued use of the Services after notice of changes on my 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.

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