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This Privacy Policy explains how we protect and handle any information you provide to us, including via our website, mobile apps, emails, social media, phone, and in person. It also covers information we receive from third parties and outlines the rights you can exercise regarding your data.

By using our products and services, including browsing our website, registering, or logging in, you consent to the use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. The Information We Collect and Use

We collect and receive information about users in several ways:

A. Non-Personally Identifiable Information

When you use any of the Services, we may collect data that does not identify you personally. This “Non-Personally Identifiable Information” may include, but is not limited to:

  • Browser type and device information
  • App usage data
  • Information aggregated in a way that does not reveal your specific identity
  • Demographic information
  • IP addresses
  • Information about your interactions with the Services, such as the last domain visited before accessing our Services or the domain you navigate to after leaving
  • Statistical data, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and click behavior

What is a cookie and how do we use it?

We may place cookies—a small amount of data, often including an anonymous unique identifier—on your computer’s hard drive via your browser. Cookies allow us to:

  • Keep track of your preferences, such as language or homepage settings
  • Personalize advertisements and offers displayed to you
  • Track responses to online advertisements
  • Enhance navigation and gather usage data to improve the Services
  • Maintain security

Most browsers allow you to accept or deny cookies. However, some features of the Services may depend on cookies, and disabling them may limit your experience.

We may also use Flash Local Shared Objects (Flash LSOs) or similar technologies to store information about your interactions with the Services. To block Flash LSOs, visit: macromedia.com. Note that blocking Flash LSOs may reduce the functionality of certain Flash applications.

App Usage and Location Data

When you download and use our App, we and our service providers may collect information such as:

  • Dates and times when the App accesses our servers
  • Files downloaded within the App
  • Device numbers

Additionally, we may collect your device’s physical location via satellite, cell phone tower, or Wi-Fi signals to:

  • Offer personalized location-based services and content
  • Share location-based information with marketing partners for personalized advertisements

You may be able to allow or deny these uses in your device settings. If you restrict location tracking, some personalized features may not be available.

Analytics and Non-Identifiable Information

We may use cookies and similar technologies for analytics purposes. These analytics do not identify you personally. If you do not want to participate in such analytics, we recommend avoiding the use of our apps, as opting out is not currently available.

If required under applicable laws, we may treat Non-Personally Identifiable Information as Personally Identifiable Information and disclose it as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

B. Personally Identifiable Information

We may collect information that can identify you, referred to as “Personally Identifiable Information,” which is only collected when you provide it directly. Examples include:

  • Creating a user account, where you may provide your name, email address, telephone number, or physical address
  • Using our Social Media Pages, where we may collect your profile picture and account ID
  • Sharing information via public databases, joint marketing partners, or social media platforms

When you link your social media account to the Services, certain Personally Identifiable Information from your social media profile may be shared with us. If you provide Personally Identifiable Information about others, you represent that you have the authority to do so.

Uses of Personally Identifiable Information

We may process Personally Identifiable Information for various purposes, including:

  • Customer Service: Responding to inquiries, completing transactions, and providing requested services
  • Administrative Communication: Sending updates about changes to our terms, policies, or features
  • Personalization: Tailoring your experience with relevant content and offers
  • Contests and Promotions: Allowing participation in and administration of activities such as sweepstakes
  • Business Purposes: Conducting data analysis, fraud monitoring, product development, and marketing campaign assessment

We may also disclose Personally Identifiable Information in specific scenarios, including:

  1. By You: Through posts on message boards, profiles, and social media pages
  2. To Service Providers: Third-party companies working on our behalf, under contractual obligations to maintain confidentiality and security
  3. To Partners: For marketing, research, or product development purposes
  4. Legal Obligations: When required by law, regulation, or legal processes
  5. Corporate Transactions: In the event of mergers, acquisitions, or sales of business assets

You may request to restrict or cease sharing your Personally Identifiable Information by contacting us via the details in Section 6: Your Data Subject Rights.

Legal Basis for Processing Information

We process information under various legal bases, including:

  • Contractual Necessity: Required to fulfill agreements with you, such as enabling your use of our Services
  • Legitimate Interest: Enhancing our operations, improving user experiences, and complying with legal obligations
  • Consent: When you grant explicit consent for specific uses at the time of data collection
  • Other Legal Obligations: Complying with laws or protecting vital interests

2. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

  • Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, advertising, and payment processing.
  • Marketing Partners: For personalized advertising and analytics.
  • Legal Authorities: To comply with laws, regulations, or prevent fraud.

Third-Party Practices

This Privacy Policy does not address, and we are not responsible for, the practices of third parties, including:

  • Websites or services linked to our website.
  • Social media platforms, app developers, or device manufacturers.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third parties before sharing your data. Examples include:

3. Internet Advertising

Our ability to provide free content and services depends on advertising. Some ads are displayed based on the pages you visit, while others are targeted based on your interests and other information we have about you.

How Advertising Works

  • Some service providers use cookies or similar technologies to collect data regarding your use of our services. These cookies may relate information about your activities to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) held by the third party. The use of such information is governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.
  • We and our advertising partners use cookies to collect data such as which advertisements were viewed, how often they were clicked, and device location information. This helps us display personalized ads that might interest you.

Opting Out

You can opt-out of cookies or similar technologies used for personalized advertising:

If you opt-out, advertisements will no longer be personalized, but you will still see general ads. Most browsers and mobile devices also allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may limit functionality.

Advertising Partners

We may collaborate with the following advertising partners:

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure. If you suspect a breach, please contact us immediately at:
Email: [email protected]

5. Children

Our website, apps, and other products or services are not directed at children under the age of 13, and we endeavor not to knowingly collect any Personally Identifiable Information from them.

  • If you are under the age of 13, please do not provide us with your information or use our website and apps.
  • If you are aged 13, 14, or 15, please seek your parent or guardian’s permission before providing us with your information or using our services.
  • If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with their information without your consent, please contact us at [email protected]. We will delete or cease processing the child’s personal information promptly.

6. Your Data Subject Rights

As a user, you have several rights concerning your Personally Identifiable Information (PII). These rights include, but are not limited to:

Access and Review

You have the right to request access to the information we hold about you. If you would like a copy of your data, please contact us at [email protected]. We will provide you with this information as required by applicable laws.

Rectification and Erasure

You can request that we:

  • Amend or update your PII if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erase your PII if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or if you withdraw your consent (where applicable).

Please note that while we strive to accommodate all requests, certain information may need to be retained for recordkeeping purposes or to complete ongoing transactions. For example:

  • If you make a purchase or enter a promotion, we may retain your data until the transaction or promotion is complete.
  • Residual information may remain within our databases and other records, which may not be removed due to technical or operational reasons.

Data Portability

You have the right to request that your data be transferred to another controller in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. Please contact us at [email protected] to make such a request.

Right to Object and Restrict Processing

You have the right to:

  • Object to our processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests or if your PII is being used for direct marketing purposes.
  • Restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances, such as while verifying the accuracy of your PII or assessing the validity of an objection you have raised.

If you wish to object to or restrict processing, please reach out to us with your request, and we will promptly review it.

Withdrawal of Consent

Where you have given consent for the processing of your PII, you can withdraw that consent at any time. For instance, if you subscribed to marketing communications, you can opt out by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of the above rights, or if you have questions about how your data is used or processed, please contact us at:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, WC2H 9JQ, London, United Kingdom
  • Phone: +44 (020) 3287 2174

Response Time

We will promptly review all such requests in accordance with applicable laws. Depending on the complexity of your request, we aim to respond within 30 days. If an extension is required, we will notify you within this timeframe.

Retention of Records

While we honor your rights to access, amend, or erase your data, please note that we may retain certain information:

  • For legitimate business purposes.
  • To comply with legal obligations.
  • To protect our rights, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

This ensures we meet operational, legal, and regulatory requirements, even after processing a data subject request.

7. Email Communications

If you are a registered user of Self Confidence Magazine and have provided us with your email address, we may occasionally send you emails for the following purposes:

  • Updates on your account or changes to your subscription.
  • Notifications regarding new features, updates, or changes to our Services.
  • Marketing and promotional content that may be of interest to you.
  • Customer service responses to inquiries or issues raised.

Each email we send will include a link that enables you to “unsubscribe” from receiving future marketing-related emails. We strive to process your unsubscribe requests as soon as reasonably practicable.

Please note:

  • Opting out of marketing-related emails will not prevent us from sending you important administrative messages required to maintain your account or comply with legal obligations.
  • For security purposes, we advise you not to send sensitive personal information (e.g., passwords, credit card details, social security numbers, or bank account information) via email.

If you have concerns or wish to manage your email preferences, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Retention Period

We will retain your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted under applicable law.

Criteria for Retention

The factors determining the retention period for your PII include:

  1. Ongoing Relationship: The duration for which we maintain an active relationship with you, providing access to the Services or related functionalities.
  2. Legal Obligations: The necessity to comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements, such as record-keeping obligations.
  3. Legal Position: The retention period needed to address potential claims, disputes, or investigations. For instance, we may retain information to comply with applicable statutes of limitation or for litigation purposes.

Once the retention period expires, your PII will either be securely deleted, anonymized, or otherwise rendered inaccessible for any further use.

If you have any specific concerns or wish to understand more about our data retention practices, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Personally Identifiable Information Transferred from Outside the U.S.

If you are accessing the Services from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or in other countries where we have facilities or engage service providers. This applies whether the data is provided directly by you or obtained from a third party.

Data protection laws in these countries, including the United States, may not provide the same level of protection as the laws in your country of residence. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information outside your country of residence, including the United States, for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

If you have any concerns or require additional details about our international data transfer practices, please contact us at [email protected].

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time, without providing personal notice of changes. In the event of material changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, such as posting a notice on the Services.

By continuing to use the Services after such changes are posted, you accept and agree to the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting the information we collect.

For questions or concerns regarding updates to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, WC2H 9JQ, London, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (020) 3287 2174

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