At NearGaze, your privacy is a top priority. We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring that it is used responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you interact with our website. By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. This includes:
1. Personal Information
Personal information is data that can be used to identify or contact you. We may collect the following personal information:
- Name: When you sign up for our newsletter or services.
- Email Address: For communication purposes, such as sending newsletters, responding to inquiries, or providing customer support.
- Contact Information: Includes your phone number, mailing address, or other relevant contact details when you interact with us directly.
2. Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information is data that cannot be used to identify you. We may collect the following non-personal information:
- Browsing Data: Information about your use of our website, including the pages you visit, the time spent on those pages, and the links you click.
- Device Information: Details about the device you use to access our site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and language preferences.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site. For more information, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
1. Providing and Improving Our Services
- Personalization: To customize your experience based on your preferences and interests.
- Content Delivery: To ensure that the content we provide is relevant and engaging.
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and make improvements to our website and services.
2. Communication
- Newsletters and Updates: To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional content that may interest you. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
- Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, provide assistance, and address any issues you may encounter.
- Transactional Emails: To send you confirmation emails, receipts, and other essential communications related to your account or transactions.
3. Legal and Security
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, including responding to lawful requests from public authorities.
- Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, or other illegal activities.
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, and the safety of our users and others.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:
1. Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
2. Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request from a governmental or regulatory authority.
3. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such transfer and any changes to this Privacy Policy as a result.
4. Protecting Our Rights
We may disclose your information when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, enforce our terms of service, or protect the safety of our users or others.
Your Choices and Rights
We respect your privacy rights and provide you with options to manage your personal information:
1. Access and Correction
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete. To exercise this right, please contact us using the information provided below.
2. Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. This allows you to take your data to another service provider if you choose.
3. Deletion
You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. To request deletion, please contact us using the details provided below.
4. Opt-Out
You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email or by contacting us directly. Please note that you may still receive non-promotional communications, such as service-related emails.
Security of Your Information
We take the security of your information seriously and implement various measures to protect it:
- Encryption: We use encryption technologies to protect sensitive data during transmission.
- Access Controls: We limit access to your personal information to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job duties.
- Regular Audits: We regularly review our security practices and update them as necessary to address new threats and vulnerabilities.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Children's Privacy
NearGaze is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
NearGaze operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure that your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes via a notice on our website. Your continued use of NearGaze following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us here.
We are committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring that your privacy is respected.