When you access, use, subscribe to, sign up for, or register to use any of the websites, mobile apps, products, services, publications, or other Products and Services owned or operated by GIGAMIND or one of our brands, we and third parties may collect, process, and retain Personal Information about you. In this section, we provide an overview of our privacy practices. You’ll find the full GIGAMIND Privacy Policy below. We encourage you to read the full Privacy Policy in addition to this overview. All capitalized terms used in this overview are defined in the full Privacy Policy below.
Personal Information We Collect
In general, we only collect the Personal Information that is reasonably necessary for and proportional to the purposes for which we process it.
We collect Personal Information:
- When you provide it to us: such as when you register with or subscribe to one of our websites, mobile apps, or services, sign up for events, enter a contest, or engage with our other offerings.
- Through Tracking Technologies: that we and authorized third parties implement on our websites, mobile apps, and emails.
- From third parties: such as data brokers, advertising networks, data enrichment providers, and publicly available sources.
Why We Collect and How We Use Your Personal Information
We collect and use your Personal Information to:
- Provide you with our Products and Services.
- Personalize your experience.
- Improve our Products and Services.
- Develop and deliver marketing and advertising, including Targeted Advertising.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Protect our business and the rights and safety of others.
Where We May Share Your Personal Information
To fulfill all the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, we may need to share your Personal Information with:
- Our service providers, such as social media companies (Meta, YouTube, TikTok, etc.).
- Third-party consumer marketing and advertising partners.
- Others who support our business operations.
The activities of social media companies and their collection and use of your Personal Information are subject to their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review those.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and relationship with us, you may have rights related to your Personal Information, including:
- Access, delete, or correct your Personal Information.
- Opt-out of Targeted Advertising or the “sale” or “sharing” of Personal Information.
- Limit the use of your Sensitive Personal Information.
- Other rights that vary depending on where you are located and applicable local law.
For more detailed information, please refer to the sections below.
Full GIGAMIND Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 6, 2024
This GIGAMIND Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) describes how GIGAMIND and its affiliates, subsidiaries, and related entities collect, use, disclose, and retain Personal Information about individuals who interact with our websites, apps, or services, including all Content, features, and functionalities. This Privacy Policy also outlines your rights regarding our processing of your Personal Information under applicable laws.
By accessing or using any of our Products and Services, you acknowledge that your Personal Information will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy. The use of our Products and Services, and any privacy disputes, are subject to this Privacy Policy and our User Agreement, including its limitation of liability and dispute resolution procedures.
Table of Contents
- Categories of Personal Information We Collect
- How We Use Your Personal Information
- How We Disclose Your Personal Information
- Tracking Techniques and Targeted Advertising
- Opting-Out of Tracking Technologies
- Understanding Your Privacy Rights
- Exercising Your Privacy Rights
- Opting Out of Marketing Communications
- Retention of Personal Information
- Security of Personal Information
- Third-Party Links
- Publicly Posting Personal Information
- International Transfers
- Children’s Privacy
- CCTV Use
- Contact Us
- Changes to this Privacy Policy
- Additional Information Under Local Law
1. Categories of Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of Personal Information directly from you, automatically through your interaction with our services, or from third parties:
- Identifiers: Name, address, email, IP address, etc.
- Sensitive Personal Information: Precise geolocation, race, gender, etc.
- Payment Information: Records of purchases and payment methods.
- Activity and Device Information: Browser, device type, and clickstream data.
- Geolocation Data: Physical location of your device.
- Audio, Visual, or Similar Information: Photos, videos, and voice recordings.
- Professional Information: Occupation, employment history, etc.
- Inferences: Derived preferences and characteristics.
2. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your Personal Information for purposes such as:
- Fulfilling service requests and processing orders.
- Providing customer support.
- Personalizing marketing and advertising.
- Complying with legal obligations.
- Protecting GIGAMIND’s interests and users’ safety.
3. How We Disclose Your Personal Information
We may disclose your Personal Information to:
- Service Providers: For payment processing, analytics, and marketing.
- Third-Party Partners: For marketing, identity resolution, and advertising.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law, or to protect GIGAMIND’s interests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition.
4. Tracking Techniques and Targeted Advertising
We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data for personalized experiences and advertising. This includes Targeted Advertising across different devices.
5. Opting-Out of Third-Party Tracking Technologies
You can opt out of third-party Tracking Technologies through tools like YourAdChoices.com or using your device’s settings.
6. Understanding Your Privacy Rights
Depending on local laws, you may have rights like accessing, deleting, or correcting your Personal Information. You may also have the right to opt out of Targeted Advertising.
7. Exercising Your Privacy Rights
To exercise your rights, visit the Your Privacy Choices section on our website or app settings. We also recognize Global Privacy Control for opt-out preferences.
8. Opting Out of Marketing Communications
You can opt out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions within each message. However, you may still receive service-related communications.
9. Retention of Personal Information
We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
10. Security of Personal Information
We implement technical, physical, and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no security system is 100% secure.
11. Third-Party Links
Our services may link to third-party websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their respective privacy policies.
12. Publicly Posting Personal Information
Be cautious when posting Personal Information publicly, as it may be visible to other users or third parties.
13. International Transfers
Your Personal Information may be transferred to servers outside of your jurisdiction. We implement safeguards to ensure your data is adequately protected.
14. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with Personal Information, we will delete it.
15. CCTV Use
We may use CCTV for physical security in accordance with applicable laws.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
- Email: contact@thegigamind.com
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review it periodically for any changes.
18. Additional Information Under Local Law
Some jurisdictions may provide additional rights, including the right to opt out of “sales” of Personal Information. For more information, refer to the Your Privacy Choices section of our website.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 6, 2024.
