Privacy Policy - This site is currently under construction

We take the protection of the data of users of our website and mobile app (the "Website") very seriously and are committed to safeguarding the information users provide to us in connection with their use of our website and mobile app. Furthermore, we are committed to protecting and using your data in accordance with applicable laws.

This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data through the use of our digital assets when you access our services via your devices.

Please read this privacy policy carefully and ensure that you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using our services.

If you have read, fully understood, and do not agree with our approach, you must discontinue the use of our digital assets and services.

By using our services, you acknowledge the terms of this privacy policy. Continued use of the services constitutes your agreement to this privacy policy and any updates to it.

In this privacy policy, you will learn about:

How we collect data
What data we collect
Why we collect this data
Who we share the data with
Where the data is stored
How long the data is retained
How we protect the data
How we handle minors
Updates or changes to the privacy policy

Overview of the data we may collect:

Non-identified and non-identifiable information:
Information provided during the registration process or collected through the use of our services ("non-personal data"). Non-personal data cannot identify the individual from whom it was collected. The non-personal data we collect consists mainly of technical and aggregated usage information.
Individually identifiable information:
Information that can identify you or can reasonably be used to identify you ("personal data").
Examples of personal data we collect through our services include, but are not limited to, names, email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. If we combine personal and non-personal data, we treat the combined data as personal data as long as it remains combined.

The primary methods we use to collect data:

Through the use of our services:
- When you visit our digital assets and use the services, we collect and store usage information, session data, and related information.
Data you provide to us directly:
- For example, when you contact us via a communication channel (e.g., sending an email with a comment or feedback).
Data collected from third-party sources:
- For instance, data gathered when you sign in to our services using third-party providers like Facebook or Google.

How we use your data:

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, requests, and inquiries and offer assistance;
To analyze usage and requirements patterns;
For other internal, statistical, and research purposes;
To enhance our data security capabilities and fraud prevention;
To investigate breaches and enforce our terms and policies, as well as comply with applicable laws, regulations, or governmental requests;
To send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other service-related information. For promotional emails, you may choose whether to continue receiving them by clicking the unsubscribe link in those emails.

We may share your data 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 data under the following circumstances:
(i) To investigate, detect, prevent, or address unlawful activities or misconduct;
(ii) To establish or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims;
(iii) To protect our rights, property, or personal safety, as well as the safety of our users or the public;
(iv) In the event of a change in control of our company or any of our affiliated entities (e.g., through a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets);
(v) To collect, retain, and/or manage your data through authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers), as reasonably necessary for business purposes;
(vi) To collaborate with third-party providers to enhance your user experience.

To avoid any misunderstanding, we would like to clarify that we may share or otherwise use non-personal data at our discretion without restriction.

Social Interactions

Please note that our services enable social interactions (e.g., posting content, information, and comments publicly, and chatting with other users). We caution you that any content or data you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others. We advise against posting or sharing information you do not want to be publicly available.

If you upload content or otherwise make it available through the use of any service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public who may access your data or content. You acknowledge and agree that copies of your data may remain accessible even after deletion, whether cached or archived by third parties or due to replication/storage by other users.

When you visit or access our services, you 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 enhance navigation on our digital assets, optimize their performance, deliver a personalized user experience, and ensure security and fraud prevention.

To learn more, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Data Sharing and Advertising

Without your consent, we will not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or ad networks.

We may display advertisements through our services and digital assets (including websites and applications using our services). These advertisements may be tailored to you, for instance, based on your recent browsing behavior across websites, devices, or browsers.

To provide these advertisements, we may use cookies, JavaScript, web beacons (including clear GIFs), HTML5 Local Storage, or other technologies. We may also work with third parties, such as network advertisers (i.e., third parties who display ads based on your website visits), to deliver targeted advertisements. External providers of ad networks, advertisers, sponsors, and/or traffic measurement services may also use cookies, JavaScript, web beacons (including clear GIFs), Flash cookies, or other technologies to measure the effectiveness of their ads and customize their advertising content for you. These third-party cookies and technologies are subject to the privacy policy of the respective third party, not this one.

Global Data Storage and Processing

Please note that our company, trusted partners, and service providers operate globally. For the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, we may store and process all non-personal data we collect in various jurisdictions.

Personal data may be stored, processed, and maintained in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, or other jurisdictions as required for the proper delivery of our services and/or as mandated by law.

Data Retention and Accuracy

We retain the data we collect for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal and contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
We reserve the right to correct, supplement, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at our sole discretion.

Hosting and PCI Compliance

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

All payment options offered for our digital assets comply with the PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council. This council is a joint effort by brands such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure secure handling of credit card information (including physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards) by our shop and service providers.

Security Limitations

Despite the measures and efforts we and our hosting provider take, we cannot guarantee absolute protection and security of the data you upload, publish, or otherwise share with us or others.
Therefore, we ask that you set secure passwords and avoid transmitting sensitive information to us or others, the disclosure of which you believe could cause significant or lasting harm.
Since email and instant messaging are not recognized as secure communication forms, we request that you do not share any confidential information through these communication channels.

Minors and Age Restrictions

Our services are not intended for users who have not reached the legal age of majority. We will not knowingly collect data from children.

If you are not of legal age, you should not download or use our services, nor provide us with any information.

We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time to verify whether minors are using our services.

If we become aware that a minor is using our services, we may restrict or block their access and delete any data we have stored about them. If you believe that a minor has provided data to us, please contact us as outlined below.

We use your personal data only for the purposes set out in this privacy policy and only if we are confident that:

The use of your personal data is necessary to fulfill or enter into a contract (e.g., to provide the services themselves or to offer customer support or technical assistance);
The use of your personal data is necessary to comply with legal or regulatory obligations; or
The use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided this is done in a way that is proportionate and respects your privacy rights).

Your Rights as an EU Resident

If you are an EU resident, you have the right to:

Request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal data and access the personal data we have stored, including supplementary information;
Receive personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format;
Request the correction of your personal data stored with us;
Request the deletion of your personal data;
Object to the processing of your personal data;
Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data; or
File a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Please note that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to our legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. If you have general questions about the personal data we collect and how we use it, please contact us using the details provided below.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

To deliver our services, we may transfer data across borders to affiliated companies or other third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions worldwide. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the EEA.

If you reside in the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA where we are satisfied that adequate or comparable levels of protection exist to safeguard your personal data. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have adequate contractual agreements with third parties to guarantee that safeguards are in place to minimize the risk of unauthorized use, alteration, deletion, loss, or theft of your personal data and that these third parties act in accordance with applicable laws.

For California Residents

If you use the services as a California resident, you may be entitled to request access to and deletion of your data under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

To exercise your right to access and delete your data, please refer to the contact details below.

We do not sell users' personal data for CCPA purposes.

Special Provisions for Minors in California

California residents under the age of 18 can request the removal of any content they have posted by contacting us at the email address provided in the "Contact" section below. Such requests must include the subject "California Removal Request." All requests must include a description of the content to be deleted and sufficient information to help us locate the material. We will not accept incomplete or improperly submitted requests and may be unable to respond if you do not provide sufficient information. Please note that your request does not guarantee the complete or comprehensive removal of the material. For example, content you have posted may have been reposted or shared by others.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this privacy policy at our sole discretion from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website (see "Last Updated" date). We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly for any updates. In the event of significant changes, we will post a notification on our website. Your continued use of the services after such updates have been posted will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of the changes and your agreement to be bound by the terms of the updated privacy policy.

Contact Us

If you have general questions about the services or the personal data we collect and how we use it, please contact us at:
Email Address: Info@AuditGuards.com