Last updated 09/26/2022
Introduction
This privacy notice for contesteo.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your information when you use our services (“Services”), such as when you:Visit our website at contesteo.com, or any website of ours that links to this privacy noticeEngage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or eventsQuestions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at contact-us.
Information Collection :
Personal Information
What personal information do we process? When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. Learn more about personal information you disclose to us.
Sensitive Personal Information
Do we process any sensitive personal information? We do not process sensitive personal information.
Third Party Information
Do we receive any information from third parties? We do not receive any information from third parties.
Use of Information
How do we process your information? We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent. We process your information only when we have a valid legal reason to do so. Learn more about how we process your information.
Sharing of Information :
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and for analytics. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser by the website. They are used to understand and save user preferences for future visits and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions. You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser’s Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by contesteo.com. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Cross-Border Data Transfers
Personal data we collect may be transferred to and stored in countries outside of the jurisdiction you are in. If you are located in the European Economic Area, your personal data might be processed outside of the EEA.
Consent
By using our Services, you consent to our Privacy Policy. If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page.
In what situations and with which parties do we share personal :
We may share information in specific situations and with specific third parties.
when and with whom we share your personal information.
How do we keep your information :
We have organizational and technical processes and procedures in place to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information.
how we keep your information safe :
Depending on where you are located geographically, the applicable privacy law may mean you have certain rights regarding your personal information.
your privacy rights. How do you exercise your :
The easiest way to exercise your rights is by submitting a data subject access request, or by contacting us contact-us . We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Personal information you disclose to us, In Short:
We collect personal information that you provide to us :
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us. Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information. All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.
Information automatically collected :
Some information such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our Services. We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes. Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies.
The information we collect includes:
Log and Usage Data. Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our Services and which we record in log files. Depending on how you interact with us, this log data may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and settings and information about your activity in the Services (such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed, searches, and other actions you take such as which features you use), device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called “crash dumps” ), and hardware settings).
Device Data :
We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the Services. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, location, browser type, hardware model, Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating system, and system configuration information.
Location Data :
We collect location data such as information about your device’s location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Services. For example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your device. However, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the Services.
Incorporated Media from External Platforms
Our platform may feature incorporated media such as videos, images, and articles sourced from external websites. The experience of interacting with this media is identical to visiting the original site directly.
Such external platforms might gather your data, deploy cookies, introduce third-party trackers, and observe your engagement with the incorporated media. If you have an account and are active on these external sites, they might track your interactions.
Data Retention Period
Comments made by you will be stored indefinitely along with their associated metadata. This ensures quicker approval for any subsequent comments, eliminating the need for manual moderation.
For those who choose to sign up on our platform, the personal details shared during registration are stored in their respective profiles. While users can view, modify, or remove their data whenever they wish (with the username being an exception), site administrators have the ability to view and edit such details.
Your Control Over Your Data
If you’re a registered member or have left comments here, you can ask for a comprehensive file of the personal information we possess about you, which includes the data you’ve shared with us. If desired, you can also request the deletion of your personal information, barring the details we are mandated to retain for operational, legal, or safety reasons.
Data Transmission
Any comments from visitors may undergo a verification process using an automated service to detect potential spam.
California and Virginia Privacy Rights
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the CCPA:
Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information that we have collected or maintained about you.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights under the CCPA.
To exercise these rights, please contact-us.
Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA):
If you are a Virginia resident, the VCDPA provides you with specific rights concerning your personal data:
Right of Access: You can request to access your personal data that we process.
Right to Correct: You have the right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a format that is portable and readily usable.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of processing of your personal data for purposes of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling.
To exercise any of the rights provided by the VCDPA, please contact-us.
Canadian Privacy Rights
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA):
If you are a Canadian resident, PIPEDA grants you several rights concerning the processing of your personal information:
Right to Knowledge: You have the right to be informed about why we collect, use, or disclose your personal information.
Right of Access: You can request access to your personal information and ask how we use and disclose it.
Right to Correction: You have the right to request correction to any inaccuracies or incompleteness in your personal information.
Right to Challenge: You can challenge our compliance with PIPEDA, particularly concerning the handling of your personal information.
Consent: We will obtain your clear consent before, or when collecting, using, or disclosing your personal information. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
For inquiries or to exercise any of the rights provided by PIPEDA, please contact-us.
European and UK Privacy Rights
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) & UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR):
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have several rights regarding the processing of your personal data:
Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data and information about how this personal data is used and shared.
Right to Rectification: If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to ask for it to be updated or corrected.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask for the use of your personal data to be restricted in some circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly-used format, and to have it transferred to another controller.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
If you want to exercise any of these rights or have questions about the data processing practices under GDPR or UK GDPR, please contact-us.
To request a review, update, or deletion of your personal data, or if you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, please visit contact-us.