1. Introduction

Welcome to chicthru, where we highly value your trust. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, utilization, and disclosure of your information while using our services. By utilizing our Service, you agree to the collection and utilization of your information as described in this policy.

2. Interpretation and Definitions

• Account: A unique account created for your access to our Service.
• Business (CCPA): Refers to chicthru.us the legal entity collecting and using your personal information.
• Company: Also referred to as chicthru.us (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
• Consumer (CCPA): A natural person residing in California.
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device by a website.
• Country: Refers to the USA.
• Data Controller (GDPR): Refers to chicthru.us, the entity determining the purpose and means of processing personal data.
• Device: Any device capable of accessing the Service.
• Personal Data: Information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Sale (CCPA): Refers to the disclosure of personal information for monetary or other valuable consideration.
• Service: Refers to the Website, accessible from chicthru.us
• Service Provider: Any natural or legal person processing data on behalf of the Company.
• Usage Data: Data collected automatically through Service use.

3. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

3.1 Types of Data Collected

• Personal Data: May include your email address, name, phone number, address, and Usage Data.
• Usage Data: Collected automatically when using the Service and may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits, time spent on those pages, device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

3.2 Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We utilize Cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor your Service activity. These include session and persistent cookies for various purposes, including necessary cookies for functionality, preferences recall, and tracking and performance analysis. Refer to our Cookies Policy for more information.

4. Usage of Your Personal Data

We use your data to provide and enhance the Service, notify you of changes, offer customer support, gather valuable service improvement information, detect and prevent technical issues, and for other purposes outlined in this policy.

5. Retention of Your Personal Data

Your Personal Data is retained only for the period required to fulfill the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

6. Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information may be transferred and maintained on computers located outside your jurisdiction.

7. Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may disclose your Personal Data under certain circumstances as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

8. Security of Your Personal Data

While the security of your personal data is important to us, no transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. We endeavor to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data.

9. Detailed Information on Processing

Third-party Service Providers have access to your Personal Data for various operational requirements, adhering to their Privacy Policies.

9.1 Analytics

Third-party analytics providers may be used to monitor and analyze Service usage.

9.2 Email Marketing

Your data may be used for newsletters, marketing, or promotional materials. Unsubscribe options are available for your convenience.

9.3 Payments

Third-party payment processing services may be used. We neither store nor collect your payment card details.

10. GDPR Privacy Policy

10.1 Legal Basis for Processing under GDPR

Various legal conditions, including consent, contractual obligations, legal obligations, vital interests, public interests, and legitimate interests of the Company, serve as the legal basis for processing your data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

10.2 Your Rights under the GDPR

You have rights including access, rectification, cancellation, opposition, erasure, transfer, and withdrawal of consent regarding your Personal Data. Contact us for requests related to your GDPR rights.

11. CCPA Privacy Policy

11.1 For California Residents

A supplementary privacy notice is provided with additional information on the collection and use of personal information.

11.2 Categories of Personal Information Collected

Categories encompass Identifiers, Customer Records, Protected Classifications, Commercial Information, Internet Activity, and others.

11.3 Exclusions Under CCPA

CCPA excludes information from public government records, de-identified or aggregated consumer information, and information under other sector-specific privacy laws.

11.4 Sources of Personal Information

Your Personal Information is obtained from direct, indirect, and automatic sources, including third-party vendors involved in providing and enhancing our Service.

11.5 Use of Personal Information

Personal information collected serves various purposes, including service operation and provision, support, inquiries response, responding to law enforcement, internal administrative purposes, and more, as described during collection.

11.6 Disclosure for Business or Commercial Purposes

In the past 12 months, we may have disclosed certain categories of personal information for business or commercial purposes. These include Identifiers, California Customer Records personal information categories, Commercial information, and Internet or similar network activity.

11.7 Sale of Personal Information

As defined by the CCPA, we may have sold certain categories of personal information. These categories may include Identifiers, California Customer Records personal information categories, Commercial information, and Internet or similar network activity.

11.8 Sale of Information of Minors

We do not knowingly collect or sell personal information from minors under 16. We adhere to the right to opt-in for consumers between 13 and 16 or their parents or guardians.

11.9 Your Rights Under CCPA

California residents have specific rights, including the right to notice, request, opt-out, delete, and protection against discrimination. To exercise these rights, contact us through our website or via email. A verifiable consumer request is necessary.

11.10 Data Portability

Data portability requests will be provided in a readily usable format to allow data transfer between entities.

11.11 Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Opt-out instructions are provided on our Service and are browser-specific. Opt-out from mobile devices is also available through device settings.

12. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from those under 13. Parents or guardians should monitor children’s internet usage and instruct them not to provide information through our Service without permission.

13. California Shine the Light Law

California residents may request information about sharing their Personal Data for direct marketing purposes under the California Shine the Light law.

14. California Privacy Rights for Minor Users

Minors under 18 can request the removal of posted content or information subject to certain conditions.

15. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to sites not operated by us. Review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit, as we have no control over and assume no responsibility for third-party content, policies, or practices.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Updates to this Privacy Policy will be posted on this page, notified via email, or a notice on our Service. Review this Privacy Policy periodically for changes.

17. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us through our website or email: [email protected].