This CCPA Privacy Notice informs California residents of their rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding the collection, use, and sharing of personal information. By accessing or using web-based services, California residents acknowledge the practices described herein.
1. Categories of Personal Information Collected: The following categories of personal information may be collected:
a. Identifiers: Such as name, postal address, email address, online identifiers, IP address.
b. Commercial Information: Purchase history, transaction details, payment information.
c. Internet Activity: Browsing history, search history, interaction with websites, cookies, and tracking technologies.
d. Geolocation Data: Approximate location inferred from IP address.
e. Professional or Employment Information: Job title, company name, professional qualifications (when voluntarily provided).
f. Inferences: Profile reflecting preferences, characteristics, or behavior.
2. Sources of Personal Information: Information is collected directly from users through registration forms, account creation, and voluntary submissions. Additional data may be collected automatically via cookies, log files, and analytics tools. Information may also be obtained from third-party partners, social media platforms, and publicly available sources.
3. Business Purposes for Use: Collected personal information is used for:
a. Providing and maintaining services;
b. Personalizing user experience and content;
c. Processing transactions and billing;
d. Communicating updates, promotional materials, and customer support;
e. Performing analytics, research, and improving services;
f. Security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance;
g. Advertising and marketing, including targeted ads.
4. Categories of Personal Information Shared: Information may be shared with:
a. Service Providers: Entities that process personal information on behalf of the provider, such as payment processors, hosting providers, analytics vendors, and marketing platforms.
b. Affiliates: Entities under common control for operational or marketing purposes.
c. Third-Party Advertisers: For advertising, retargeting, and marketing analytics.
d. Legal Authorities: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the provider or others.
5. Sale of Personal Information: The provider does not knowingly “sell” personal information as defined by CCPA. Should any transaction constitute a sale under applicable regulations, users will be provided with the opportunity to opt out through designated mechanisms.
6. Rights of California Residents: California residents may exercise the following rights:
a. Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific personal information collected, sources, purposes of collection, and categories of third parties with whom information is shared.
b. Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information collected and retained.
c. Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (if determined to be sold).
d. Right to Non-Discrimination: Users who exercise their rights are entitled to non-discriminatory treatment regarding access and services, except as permitted by law.
7. Exercising Rights: To submit a request, users may access designated privacy portal links or utilize methods provided within services. Verification procedures will be applied to confirm the identity of requestors.
8. Non-Discrimination: Users are not to be denied service, charged different prices, or experience diminished quality of services for the exercise of their CCPA rights, except as permitted by law.
9. Changes to this Notice: This CCPA Privacy Notice may be revised to reflect changes in legal requirements or operational practices. Updated notices will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of the updated notice.