Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 17th, 2024
This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the Service. It informs you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with capitalized initials have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.
Definitions
· Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.
· Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party. ‘Control’ means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
· Company: Refers to SoftHQ Inc., located at 6494 Weathers Pl #200, San Diego, CA 92121, United States, also referred to as ‘the Company’, ‘We’, ‘Us’, or ‘Our’.
· Cookies: Small files placed on your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history and other usage information.
· Country: Refers to California, United States.
· Device: Any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cell phone, or digital tablet.
· Personal Data: Information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
· Service: Refers to the Company’s website and other digital platforms operated by SoftHQ Inc.
· Service Provider: A natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company, including third-party companies or individuals who facilitate the Service, provide the Service on behalf of the Company, perform related services, or assist in analyzing how the Service is used.
· Usage Data: Data collected automatically, either generated by using the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (e.g., page visit duration).
· Website: Refers to SoftHQ Inc., accessible from SoftHQ website (https://softhq.com).
· You: Refers to the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
1. Personal Data
SoftHQ Inc. collects personally identifiable information from visitors to our website only on a voluntary basis. Personal information collected voluntarily may include:
– Name
– Postal address
– Email address
– Company name
– Telephone number
This information is collected when you request information from us, participate in a contest or sweepstakes, sign up to join our email list, or request other services or information. The information collected is internally reviewed, used to improve the content of our website, notify our visitors of updates, and respond to visitor inquiries.
Once information is reviewed, it is either discarded or stored securely in our files. If we make material changes to the way we collect personally identifiable information, we will inform you by placing a notice on our site.
2. Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. It may include information such as your device’s IP address, browser type, browser version, pages of our Service that you visit, time and date of your visit, time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
When accessing the Service via a mobile device, additional information such as your mobile device type, unique ID, IP address, operating system, mobile Internet browser type, and other diagnostic data may be collected.
3. Non-Personal Information
In some cases, we may collect information that is not personally identifiable. This information may include:
– Data about your browser type, device type, or operating system
– Information about your interactions with our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent on each page)
We use this information, which does not identify individual users, to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movements, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. The information collected is used solely for internal review and is not shared with other organizations for commercial purposes.
Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:
– To provide and maintain our Service, including monitoring usage.
– To manage your account: Allowing you to access different functionalities as a registered user.
– To fulfill a contract: Development, compliance, and execution of a purchase contract for products or services.
– To contact you: Via email, phone, SMS, or other forms of electronic communication, including push notifications.
– To send marketing communications: Informing you about similar products or services, unless you have opted out.
– To manage requests: Responding to your inquiries or support requests.
– For business transfers: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or other business transactions.
– For analytical and improvement purposes: Analyzing usage trends, evaluating marketing campaigns, and enhancing the Service.
– Internal purposes: Personal information received from any visitor will be used only for internal purposes and will not be sold or provided to third parties without explicit consent.
Sharing Your Personal Data
The Company may share your Personal Data in the following situations:
– With Service Providers: To monitor and analyze Service usage, contact you, or assist in delivering services.
– For business transfers: In case of mergers or acquisitions, your data may be transferred.
– With Affiliates: We will require them to honor this Privacy Policy.
– With business partners: To offer you products or services jointly.
– With other users: If you share information in public areas of the Service, it may be publicly accessible.
– With your consent: For any other purpose with your explicit consent.
Retention of Your Personal Data
The Company will retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies. Usage Data may be retained for a shorter period unless legally required for longer retention.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information may be transferred to computers outside your jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. We ensure that data is treated securely and in line with this Privacy Policy.
Deletion of Your Personal Data
You have the right to delete or request assistance in deleting your Personal Data. You may manage, update, or delete your information through your account settings or contact us directly.
Security of Your Personal Data
We use commercially acceptable measures to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We advise reviewing their privacy policies. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for these sites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be effective upon posting. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service before the changes take effect.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:
– Website: [Contact Us](https://softhq.com/contact)
– Phone: 858-658-9200