1 These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”) and InstaBiz (Pty) Ltd (“we,” “us” or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the instabizglobal.com website as well as any other media form, media channel, website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”).
2 You agree that by accessing the Site, you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with all of these Terms and Conditions, then you are expressly prohibited from using the Site and you must discontinue use immediately.
3 Supplemental terms and conditions or documents that may be posted on the Site from time to time are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms and Conditions at any time and for any reason.
4 We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of these Terms and Conditions, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change.
5 It is your responsibility to periodically review these Terms and Conditions to stay informed of updates. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Terms and Conditions by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Terms and Conditions are posted.
6 The information provided on the Site is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country.
7 Accordingly, those persons who choose to access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
8 The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years of age. All users who are minors in the jurisdiction in which they reside (generally under the age of 18) must have the permission of, and be directly supervised by, their parent or guardian to use the Site. If you are a minor, you must have your parent or guardian read and agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to you using the Site.
USER REPRESENTATIONS
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:
1 All registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete;
2 You will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such registration information as necessary;
3 You have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions;
4 You are not under the age of 18;
5 Not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside[, or if a minor, you have received parental permission to use the Site];
6 You will not access the Site through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script, or otherwise;
7 You will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose;
8 Your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation.
9 If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Site (or any portion thereof).
1 You may be required to register with the Site. You agree to keep your password confidential and will be responsible for all use of your account and password. We reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change a username you select if we determine, in our sole discretion, that such username is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
1 You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make the Site available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us.
2 As a user of the Site, you agree not to:
2. 1 Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Site to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
2. 2 Make any unauthorized use of the Site, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email, or creating user accounts by automated means or under false pretenses.
2. 3 Use a buying agent or purchasing agent to make purchases on the Site.
2. 4 Use the Site to advertise or offer to sell goods and services.
2. 5 Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Site, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on the use of the Site and/or the Content contained therein.
2. 6 Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site.
2. 7 Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive account information such as user passwords;
2. 8 Make improper use of our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct.
2. 9 Engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or using any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
2. 10 Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or the networks or services connected to the Site.
2. 11 Attempt to impersonate another user or person or use the username of another user.
2. 12 Sell or otherwise transfer your profile.
2. 13 Use any information obtained from the Site in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
2. 14 Use the Site as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Site and/or the Content for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise.
2. 15 Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Site.
2. 16 Attempt to bypass any measures of the Site designed to prevent or restrict access to the Site, or any portion of the Site.
2. 17 Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our members or users engaged in providing any portion of the Site to you.
2. 18 Delete the copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any Content.
2. 19 Copy or adapt the Site’s software, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code.
2. 20 Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material, including excessive use of capital letters and spamming (continuous posting of repetitive text), that interferes with any party’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Site or modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the use, features, functions, operation, or maintenance of the Site.
2. 21 Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism, including without limitation, clear graphics interchange formats (“gifs”), 1×1 pixels, web bugs, cookies, or other similar devices (sometimes referred to as “spyware” or “passive collection mechanisms” or “pcms”).
2. 22 Except as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser usage, use, launch, develop, or distribute any automated system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, or offline reader that accesses the Site, or using or launching any unauthorized script or other software.
2. 23 Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Site.
2. 24 Use the Site in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations.
1 The Site may invite you to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, online forums, and other functionality, and may provide you with the opportunity to create, submit, post, display, transmit, perform, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or on the Site, including but not limited to text, writings, video, audio, photographs, graphics, comments, suggestions, or personal information or other material (collectively, “Contributions”).
2 Contributions may be viewable by other users of the Site and through third-party websites. As such, any Contributions you transmit may be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. When you create or make available any Contributions, you thereby represent and warrant that:
2. 1 The creation, distribution, transmission, or public display, and the accessing, downloading, or copying of your Contributions do not and will not infringe the proprietary rights, including but not limited to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or moral rights of any third party.
2. 2 You are the creator and owner of or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, releases, and permissions to use and to authorize us, the Site, and other users of the Site to use your Contributions in any manner contemplated by the Site and these Terms and Conditions.
2. 3 If you are not the owner, you properly recognized the owner of the relevant content in your contributions.
2. 4 your Contributions are not false, inaccurate, or misleading.
2. 5 Your Contributions are not unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, pyramid schemes, chain letters, spam, mass mailings, or other forms of solicitation.
2. 6 Your Contributions are not obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, violent, harassing, libelous, slanderous, or otherwise objectionable (as determined by us).
2. 7 Your Contributions do not ridicule, mock, disparage, intimidate, or abuse anyone.
2. 8 Your Contributions do not advocate the violent overthrow of any government or incite, encourage, or threaten physical harm against another.
2. 9 Your Contributions do not violate any applicable law, regulation, or rule.
2. 10 Your Contributions do not violate the privacy or publicity rights of any third party.
2. 11 Your Contributions do not contain any material that solicits personal information from anyone under the age of 18 or exploits people under the age of 18 in a sexual or violent manner.
2. 12 Your Contributions do not violate any laws concerning child pornography, or otherwise intended to protect the health or well-being of minors.
2. 13 Your Contributions do not include any offensive comments that are connected to race, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical handicap.
2. 14 Your Contributions do not otherwise violate, or link to material that violates, any provision of these Terms and Conditions, or any applicable law or regulation.
3 Any use of the Site in violation of the foregoing violates these Terms and Conditions and may result in, among other things, termination or suspension of your rights to use the Site.
1 We do not assert any ownership over your Contributions. You retain full ownership of all of your Contributions and any intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights associated with your Contributions. We are not liable for any statements or representations in your Contributions provided by you in any area on the Site.
2 You are solely responsible for your Contributions to the Site and you expressly agree to exonerate us from any and all responsibility and to refrain from any legal action against us regarding your Contributions.
3 We have the right, in our sole and absolute discretion:
3. 1 to edit, redact, or otherwise change any Contributions;
3. 2 to re-categorize any Contributions to place them in more appropriate locations on the Site; and
3. 3 to pre-screen or delete any Contributions at any time and for any reason, without notice.
4 We have no obligation to monitor your Contributions.
1 We may provide you areas on the Site to leave reviews or ratings. When posting a review, you must comply with the following criteria:
1. 1 You should have firsthand experience with the person/entity being reviewed.
1. 2 Your reviews should not contain offensive profanity, or abusive, racist, offensive, or hate language.
1. 3 Your reviews should not contain discriminatory references based on religion, race, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.
1. 4 Your reviews should not contain references to illegal activity.
1. 5 You should not be affiliated with competitors if posting negative reviews.
1. 6 You should not make any conclusions as to the legality of conduct.
1. 7 You may not post any false or misleading statements.
1. 8 You may not organize a campaign encouraging others to post reviews, whether positive or negative.
2 We may accept, reject, or remove reviews in our sole discretion. We have absolutely no obligation to screen reviews or to delete reviews, even if anyone considers reviews objectionable or inaccurate. Reviews are not endorsed by us, and do not necessarily represent our opinions or the views of any of our affiliates or partners.
3 We do not assume liability for any review or for any claims, liabilities, or losses resulting from any review. By posting a review, you hereby grant to us a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully-paid, assignable, and sublicensable right and license to reproduce, modify, translate, transmit by any means, display, perform, and/or distribute all content relating to reviews.
1 As part of the functionality of the Site, you may link your account with online accounts you have with third-party service providers(each such account, a “Third-Party Account”) by either:
1. 1 providing your Third-Party Account login information through the Site; or
1. 2 allowing us to access your Third-Party Account, as is permitted under the applicable terms and conditions that govern your use of each Third-Party Account.
2 You represent and warrant that you are entitled to disclose your Third-Party Account login information to us and/or grant us access to your Third-Party Account, without breach by you of any of the terms and conditions that govern your use of the applicable Third-Party Account, and without obligating us to pay any fees or making us subject to any usage limitations imposed by the third-party service provider of the Third-Party Account.
3 By granting us access to any Third-Party Accounts, you understand that:
3. 1 We may access, and store any content that you have provided to and stored in your Third-Party Account (the “Social Network Content”) so that it is available on and through the Site via your account, and
3. 2 We may submit to and receive from your Third-Party Account additional information to the extent you are notified when you link your account with the Third-Party Account.
4 Depending on the Third-Party Accounts you choose and subject to the privacy settings that you have set in such Third-Party Accounts, personally identifiable information that you post to your Third-Party Accounts may be available on and through your account on the Site. Please note: If a Third-Party Account or associated service becomes unavailable or our access to such Third-Party Account is terminated by the third-party service provider, then Social Network Content may no longer be available on and through the Site.
5 You will have the ability to disable the connection between your account on the Site and your Third-Party Accounts at any time. Please note: Your relationship with the third-party service providers associated with your third-party accounts is governed solely by your agreement(s) with such third-party service providers.
6 We make no effort to review any Social Network Content for any purpose, including but not limited to, for accuracy, legality, or non-infringement, and we are not responsible for any Social Network Content.
7 You can deactivate the connection between the Site and your Third-Party Account by:
7. 1 Revoking access through the third-party platform’s Settings;
7. 2 terminating the third-party connection through your account settings; or
8 We will attempt to delete any information stored on our servers that was obtained through such Third-Party Account, except the username and profile picture that become associated with your account.
1 You acknowledge and agree that any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information regarding the Site (“Submissions”) provided by you to us are non-confidential and shall become our sole property. We shall own exclusive rights, including all intellectual property rights, and shall be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of these Submissions for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you.
2 You hereby waive all moral rights to any such Submissions, and you hereby warrant that any such Submissions are original with you or that you have the right to submit such Submissions. You agree there shall be no recourse against us for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right in your Submissions.
1 The Site may contain (or you may be sent via the Site) links to other websites (“Third-Party Websites”) as well as articles, photographs, text, graphics, pictures, designs, music, sound, video, information, applications, software, and other content or items belonging to or originating from third parties (“Third-Party Content”).
2 Such Third-Party Websites and Third-Party Content are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness by us, and we are not responsible for any Third-Party Websites accessed through the Site or any Third-Party Content posted on, available through, or installed from the Site, including the content, accuracy, offensiveness, opinions, reliability, privacy practices, or other policies of or contained in the Third-Party Websites or the Third-Party Content.
3 Inclusion of, linking to, or permitting the use or installation of any Third-Party Websites or any Third-Party Content does not imply approval or endorsement thereof by us. If you decide to leave the Site and access the Third-Party Websites or to use or install any Third-Party Content, you do so at your own risk, and you should be aware these Terms and Conditions no longer apply.
4 You should review the applicable terms and policies, including privacy and data gathering practices, of any website to which you navigate from the Site or relating to any applications you use or install from the Site. Any purchases you make through Third-Party Websites will be through other websites and from other companies, and we take no responsibility whatsoever in relation to such purchases which are exclusively between you and the applicable third party.
5 You agree and acknowledge that we do not endorse the products or services offered on Third-Party Websites and you shall hold us harmless from any harm caused by your purchase of such products or services. Additionally, you shall hold us harmless from any losses sustained by you or harm caused to you relating to or resulting in any way from any Third-Party Content or any contact with Third-Party Websites.
1 We may allow advertisers to display their advertisements and other information in certain areas of the Site, such as sidebar advertisements or banner advertisements. If you are an advertiser, you shall take full responsibility for any advertisements you place on the Site and any services provided on the Site or products sold through those advertisements.
2 Further, as an advertiser, you warrant and represent that you possess all rights and authority to place advertisements on the Site, including, but not limited to, intellectual property rights, publicity rights, and contractual rights.
3 As an advertiser, you agree that such advertisements are subject to copyright law, and you understand and agree there will be no refund or other compensation for takedown-related issues.] We simply provide the space to place such advertisements, and we have no other relationship with advertisers.
SITE MANAGEMENT
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:
1 Monitor the Site for violations of these Terms and Conditions.
2 Take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates the law or these Terms and Conditions, including without limitation, reporting such user to law enforcement authorities.
3 In our sole discretion and without limitation, refuse, restrict access to, limit the availability of, or disable (to the extent technologically feasible) any of your Contributions or any portion thereof.
4 In our sole discretion and without limitation, notice, or liability, to remove from the Site or otherwise disable all files and content that are excessive in size or are in any way burdensome to our systems.
5 Otherwise manage the Site in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and to facilitate the proper functioning of the Site.
1 We care about data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy. Please be advised the Site is hosted in South Africa.
2 If you access the Site from the United States, European Union, Asia, or any other region of the world with laws or other requirements governing personal data collection, use, or disclosure that differ from applicable laws in South Africa, then through your continued use of the Site, you are transferring your data to South Africa, and you expressly consent to have your data transferred to and processed in South Africa.
1 These Terms and Conditions shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Site. Without limiting any other provision of these terms and conditions, we reserve the right to, in our sole discretion and without notice or liability, deny access to and use of the site (including blocking certain ip addresses), to any person for any reason or for no reason, including without limitation for breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant contained in these terms and conditions or of any applicable law or regulation. We may terminate your use or participation in the site or delete [your account and] any content or information that you posted at any time, without warning, in our sole discretion.
2 If we terminate or suspend your account for any reason, you are prohibited from registering and creating a new account under your name, a fake or borrowed name, or the name of any third party, even if you may be acting on behalf of the third party.
3 In addition to terminating or suspending your account, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action, including without limitation pursuing civil, criminal, and injunctive redress.
1 We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Site at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. However, we have no obligation to update any information on our Site. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the Site without notice at any time.
2 We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site.
3 We cannot guarantee the Site will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to the Site, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors.
4 We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, discontinue, or otherwise modify the Site at any time or for any reason without notice to you. You agree that we have no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Site during any downtime or discontinuance of the Site.
5 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions will be construed to obligate us to maintain and support the Site or to supply any corrections, updates, or releases in connection therewith.
1 These Terms and Conditions and your use of the Site are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa applicable to agreements made and to be entirely performed within the Republic of South Africa, with due regard to its conflict of law principles.
2 By accessing this site you consent to South African law, including but not limited to national legislation (including amendments and regulations), other international treaties and conventions, whith spesific reference to the following:
2. 1 Copyright Act 98 of 1978
2. 2 Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005
2. 3 Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002
2. 4 Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008
2. 5 Companies Act 71 of 2008
2. 6 Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
There may be information on the Site that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that may relate to the Site, including descriptions, pricing, availability, and various other information. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update the information on the Site at any time, without prior notice.
1 In no event will we be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages, including lost profit, lost revenue, loss of data, or other damages arising from your use of the site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of:
1 Your Contributions;
2 use of the Site;
3 breach of these Terms and Conditions;
4 any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Terms and Conditions;
5 your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or
6 any overt harmful act toward any other user of the Site with whom you connected via the Site.
1. We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Site for the purpose of managing the Site, as well as data relating to your use of the Site. Although we perform regular routine backups of data, you are solely responsible for all data that you transmit or that relates to any activity you have undertaken using the Site.
2 You agree that we shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of any such data, and you hereby waive any right of action against us arising from any such loss or corruption of such data.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS AND SIGNATURES
1 Visiting the Site, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Site, satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing.
2 YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR VIA THE SITE.
3 You hereby waive any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, or other laws in any jurisdiction which require an original signature or delivery or retention of non-electronic records, or to payments or the granting of credits by any means other than electronic means.
1 These Terms and Conditions and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Site constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision.
2 These Terms and Conditions operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control.
3 If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms and Conditions is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Terms and Conditions and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
4 There is no joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Terms and Conditions or use of the Site. You agree that these Terms and Conditions will not be construed against us by virtue of having drafted them.
5 You hereby waive any and all defenses you may have based on the electronic form of these Terms and Conditions and the lack of signing by the parties hereto to execute these Terms and Conditions.
1 In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Site or to receive further information regarding use of the Site, please contact us via the Contact Us page.
1 InstaBiz (Pty) Ltd (“we” or “us” or “our”) respects the privacy of our users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website instabizglobal.com, including any other media form, media channel, website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
2 We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.
3 You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.
COLLECTION OF YOUR INFORMATION
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
1 Personal Data Personally identifiable information, such as your first name, last name, email address, and demographic information, such as your age, and Country that you voluntarily give to us when you register with the Site or when you choose to participate in various activities related to the Site, such as online posts and comments. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind, however your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the Site.
2 Derivative Data Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, and your access times.
3 Financial Data We store or collect no financial information and all financial information is stored by our payment processors (such as PayPal for example), and you are encouraged to review their privacy policy and contact them directly for responses to your questions.
4 Social Media Permissions The Site may by default access your information made available by your social media accounts, including your name, email, gender, birthday, current city, and profile picture URL, as well as other information that you choose to make public. We may also request access to other permissions related to your account, such as friends, check-ins, and likes, and you may choose to grant or deny us access to each individual permission. For more information regarding social media permissions, refer to the policies, terms and conditions of each of the various social media services you make use of.
5 Data From Social Networks User information from social networking sites, such as Apple, Google, Weibo, VK for example, including your name, your social network username, location, gender, birth date, email address, profile picture, and public data for contacts. If you are using our mobile application, this information may also include the contact information of anyone you invite to use and/or join our mobile application.
6 Mobile Device Data Device information, such as your mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer, and information about the location of your device, if you access the Site from a mobile device.
7 Third-Party Data Information from third parties, such as personal information or network friends, if you connect your account to the third party and grant the Site permission to access this information.
8 Data From Contests, Giveaways, and Surveys Personal and other information you may provide when entering contests or giveaways and/or responding to surveys.
USE OF YOUR INFORMATION
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:
1 Administer giveaways, promotions, and contests.
2 Assist law enforcement and respond to subpoena.
3 Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally or with third parties.
4 Create and manage your account.
5 Deliver targeted advertising, coupons, newsletters, and other information regarding promotions and the Site and our mobile application to you.
6 Email you regarding your account or order.
7 Enable user-to-user communications.
8 Fulfill and manage purchases, orders, payments, and other transactions related to the Site.
9 Generate a personal profile about you to make future visits to the Site and our mobile application more personalized.
10 Increase the efficiency and operation of the Site.
11 Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site and our mobile application.
12 Notify you of updates to the Site.
13 Perform other business activities as needed.
14 Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.
15 Process payments and refunds.
16 Request feedback and contact you about your use of the Site and our mobile application.
17 Resolve disputes and troubleshoot problems.
18 Respond to product and customer service requests.
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:
1 By Law or to Protect Rights If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation. This includes exchanging information with other entities for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
2 Third-Party Service Providers We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.
3 Interactions with Other Users If you interact with other users of the Site, those users may see your name, profile photo, and descriptions of your activity, including commenting on posts, liking posts, submitting posts, sharing posts, or following blogs.
4 Online Postings When you post comments, contributions or other content to the Site, your posts may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside the Site and our mobile application in perpetuity.
5 Third-Party Advertisers We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit the Site or our mobile application. These companies may use information about your visits to the Site and our mobile application and other websites that are contained in web cookies in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
6 Social Media Contacts If you connect to the Site or our mobile application through a social network, your contacts on the social network will see your name, profile photo, and descriptions of your activity.
7 Other Third Parties We may share your information with advertisers and investors for the purpose of conducting general business analysis. We may also share your information with such third parties for marketing purposes, as permitted by law.
8 Sale If we reorganize or sell all or a portion of our assets, undergo a merger, or are acquired by another entity, we may transfer your information to the successor entity. If we go out of business your information would be an asset transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur and that the transferee may decline honor commitments we made in this Privacy Policy.
9 We are not responsible for the actions of third parties with whom you share personal or sensitive data, and we have no authority to manage or control third-party solicitations. If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly.
1 Cookies and Web Beacons We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience. When you access the Site your personal information is not collected through the use of tracking technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site or our mobile application. You may not decline web beacons. However, they can be rendered ineffective by declining all cookies or by modifying your web browser’s settings to notify you each time a cookie is tendered, permitting you to accept or decline cookies on an individual basis.
2 Internet-Based Advertising Additionally, we may use third-party software to serve ads on the Site and our mobile application, implement email marketing campaigns, and manage other interactive marketing initiatives. This third-party software may use cookies or similar tracking technology to help manage and optimize your online experience with us. For more information about opting-out of interest-based ads, please visit the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool, Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool or any other advertising opt-out tool of your choice.
3 Website Analytics We may also partner with selected third-party vendors for Analytics, such as Google Analytics, and others, to allow tracking technologies and remarketing services on the Site and our mobile application through the use of first party cookies and third-party cookies, to, among other things, analyze and track users’ use of the Site and our mobile application , determine the popularity of certain content and better understand online activity. By accessing the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information by these third-party vendors. You are encouraged to review their privacy policy and contact them directly for responses to your questions. We do not transfer personal information to these third-party vendors. However, if you do not want any information to be collected and used by tracking technologies, you can visit the third-party vendor or the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool, or any other opt-out tool of your choice.
4 You should be aware that getting a new computer, installing a new browser, upgrading an existing browser, or erasing or otherwise altering your browser’s cookies files may also clear certain opt-out cookies, plug-ins, or settings.
1 The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the Site or our mobile application, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that website, and should take those steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other sites, services or applications that may be linked to or from the Site.
1 We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.
1 We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 18. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 18, please contact us via the Contact Us page.
1 Account Information
You may at any time review or change the information in your account (except you cannot change your username) or terminate your account by:
1. 1 Logging into your account settings and updating your account;
1. 2 Contacting us using the contact information provided below;
1. 3 Upon your request to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases. However, some information may be retained in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce our Terms of Use and/or comply with legal requirements.
2 How long we retain your data
2. 1 If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
3 Emails and Communications
If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from us, you may opt-out by:
3. 1 Noting your preferences at the time you register your account with the Site;
3. 2 Logging into your account settings and updating your preferences;
3. 3 Contacting us via the Contact Us page;
3. 4 If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly.
