This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Service. It also outlines your choices regarding the collection and use of your data.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise stated, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions.
Definitions
- Personal Data: Any information that can be used to identify an individual, either directly or in combination with other data.
- Usage Data: Data collected automatically through interactions with our Service, such as visit duration, browser type, and IP address.
- Cookies: Small text files stored on a user’s device that track browsing behavior.
- Data Controller: The entity responsible for determining the purposes and methods of processing personal data. For this policy, we act as the Data Controller.
- Data Processor (or Service Provider): A third party that processes data on behalf of the Data Controller.
- Data Subject: The individual to whom the personal data relates.
- User: Any individual using our Service, corresponding to the Data Subject.
Information Collection and Use
We collect various types of data to enhance and improve our Service.
Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide personal information, such as:
- Email address
- First name and last name
Additionally, we may automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies (see “Usage Data” and “Tracking & Cookies” below).
We use your personal data to send newsletters, promotional content, and other relevant information. You can opt out of these communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Usage Data
When you access our Service, we collect Usage Data, which may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited, time spent, and timestamps
- Unique device identifiers and diagnostic data
- Mobile device information (if accessed via mobile)
Tracking & Cookies Data
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze usage patterns and improve our Service. These may include beacons, tags, and scripts. You can configure your browser to reject cookies, but this may limit certain features of our Service.
Use of Data
We use the collected data to:
- Operate and maintain our Service
- Notify you of updates
- Enable interactive features
- Provide customer support
- Analyze and improve our Service
- Monitor usage trends
- Detect, prevent, and resolve technical issues
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies.
Usage Data is typically retained for a shorter period unless it is used to enhance security, improve Service functionality, or comply with legal requirements.
Data Transfers
Your data, including personal information, may be stored and processed outside your country, where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations.
We take all necessary steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including implementing security measures for data transfers.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may engage third-party companies to assist with our Service. These providers have access to your personal data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to external websites. We do not control or assume responsibility for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their Privacy Policies before providing any personal data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, with an updated “Effective Date.”
We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service before any significant changes take effect. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed.
Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: contact@houseofcircle.com