Privacy Policy
Last modified: April 10, 2024
1. Information Collection
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you register or use clipit.link, we collect personal data such as your name, email address, phone number, and other information you provide.
- Content: Any URLs, descriptions, comments, images, and videos you submit through clipit.link Services.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our Services, including the links you create, clicks, and other interactions with those links.
- Device Data: Information about your device and internet connection, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and approximate location based on your IP address.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your usage of our Services. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve functionality, personalize your experience, and analyze how you use our Services.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
- Third-Party Accounts: If you choose to create an account or log in using credentials from a third-party service like Google or Facebook, we will access and collect information from those accounts as permitted by your privacy settings with those services. This may include your name, email address, and profile picture.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 To Provide and Improve Services
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and Maintain Services: Ensuring the functionality of clipit.link Services, including troubleshooting, data analysis, and testing.
- Personalize User Experience: Tailoring content and features to your preferences and interests.
- Develop New Features: Understanding usage patterns to enhance existing services and create new ones.
2.2 Communication
We use your personal data to:
- Service-Related Communications: Send updates, security alerts, and support messages.
- Respond to Inquiries: Address questions and provide customer support.
2.3 Marketing
With your consent, we may use your personal data to:
- Send Promotional Materials: Newsletters, offers, and other marketing communications.
- Advertising: Display targeted advertisements based on your interactions with our Services. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
2.4 Security
We use the information to:
- Ensure Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security incidents, and fraud.
- Monitor Usage: Analyze trends and monitor the use of our Services to enhance security.
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 Service Providers
We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf. These services include:
- Hosting and Data Storage: Providers who store and manage data.
- Analytics and Reporting: Companies that analyze how our Services are used to help us improve and optimize our offerings.
- Payment Processing: Services that handle billing and payment transactions.
- Customer Support: Third-party platforms that assist in providing customer support and communication.
These providers have access to your personal data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality and security.
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency). This includes:
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: Ensuring adherence to laws and regulations.
- Protecting Rights and Safety: Protecting the rights, property, or safety of clipit.link, our users, or the public.
3.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity. This ensures continuity of service and integration of our Services into the new entity’s operations. You will be notified of any such change in ownership or control of your personal data.
4. Your Data Rights
4.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct your personal data held by us. You can do this through your account settings or by contacting us. This allows you to ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date.
4.2 Deletion
You can request the deletion of your personal data at any time. We will comply unless retention is necessary for legal or administrative purposes. This helps you maintain control over your personal information.
4.3 Objection and Restriction
You can object to or request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain circumstances. This includes situations where the data is processed for direct marketing purposes or based on our legitimate interests.
4.4 Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. This facilitates the transfer of your data to another service provider if you choose to do so.
4.5 Withdrawal of Consent
If we process your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
5. Security and Retention
5.1 Security Measures
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption: We use encryption protocols to protect personal data both during transmission over the internet and while stored on our servers. This ensures that your data remains confidential and secure.
- Access Controls: We have strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access personal data. This involves using role-based access controls and requiring multi-factor authentication for access to sensitive systems.
- Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of our systems and processes. This helps us identify and address potential security weaknesses before they can be exploited.
- Physical Security: Our data centers are protected by physical security measures such as surveillance cameras, security personnel, and controlled access points to prevent unauthorized entry.
5.2 Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. The retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purposes for which it was collected. Our data retention practices include:
- Service Provision: We retain personal data as long as your account is active and for the duration necessary to provide you with our Services. This includes maintaining your account information and any content you have created or interacted with.
- Legal Compliance: We may retain personal data for longer periods if required to comply with legal obligations, such as tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements. This ensures that we can respond to any legal requests or obligations that arise.
- Dispute Resolution: We retain personal data as necessary to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and protect our legal rights. This helps us manage and address any issues or claims that may arise during or after your use of our Services.
- Data Minimization and Deletion: We regularly review our data retention policies to ensure that we only keep personal data for as long as necessary. When personal data is no longer required, we take steps to securely delete or anonymize it to protect your privacy.
5.3 Data Retention Periods
The specific retention periods for different categories of personal data are as follows:
- Account Information: Retained for the duration of your account’s active status and for a reasonable period thereafter if your account is inactive.
- Usage Data: Retained for analytical purposes for a period of up to 24 months, after which it may be aggregated or anonymized for longer-term analysis.
- Communications: Retained for a period of up to 12 months to ensure we can address any follow-up inquiries or issues.
5.4 Data Deletion Requests
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data at any time. Upon receiving a deletion request, we will:
- Verify Your Identity: To protect your privacy, we will verify your identity before processing your deletion request. This may involve asking you to provide additional information or documentation.
- Delete Data: We will delete your personal data from our active systems and databases. However, we may retain certain information in backup copies for a limited period or as required by law.
- Notification: We will notify you once your data has been deleted and provide confirmation of the actions taken.
For more detailed information, please refer to the full clipit.link Privacy Policy or contact us at help🔄clipit.link.