Privacy Policy SPARTANS.TECH
Last Updated: October 2024
Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy provides detailed information about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when using our services, and informs you about your rights under relevant data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the service will be considered as acceptance of the Privacy Policy.
What Information Do We Collect?
We may collect two types of information from our users:
- Non-Personal Information: This includes unidentifiable data collected during your use of the service. This data may include aggregated usage information, device data (e.g., browser type, operating system, language preference, device identifiers), and website interaction data. This data is collected primarily to enhance the functionality of our services.
- Personal Information: This is information that can identify you, either directly or indirectly. The personal data we collect includes but is not limited to your name, email address, IP address, and other information provided voluntarily by you through the use of our service or communication with us. Personal data may also be collected via cookies and other tracking technologies, including Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, which help us better understand user behavior and improve our services.
Cookies and Other Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixels and tags) to enhance user experience, facilitate the efficient use of our site, and for marketing purposes. For example, we use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to collect anonymized data about how users interact with our website, to monitor performance, and to analyze user trends.
Types of Cookies Used:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be turned off in our system.
- Analytical and Performance Cookies: These help us understand how users interact with our site by collecting data that allows us to improve the site’s performance.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies record your visit to our site, the pages you visit, and the links you follow. This information helps us make advertising more relevant to your interests.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and can disable them at any time, but please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
For more information on cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
How Do We Use Your Information?
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use both personal and non-personal information to ensure the smooth operation of our services, improve user experience, and troubleshoot any issues.
- Marketing and Advertising: Based on your preferences, we may use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements that are more relevant to your interests.
- Communication: We use personal data (such as your email address) to communicate with you regarding service updates, responses to inquiries, and relevant marketing content where you have provided consent.
- Legal Obligations: We may use and disclose personal data to comply with legal obligations, protect against fraudulent activities, or enforce our terms and policies.
Sharing Information with Third Parties
We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our services (e.g., analytics services, marketing partners). We require these third parties to comply with GDPR requirements and to protect your personal information accordingly.
Additionally, we may share information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when necessary to investigate and prevent fraud or other illegal activities.
International Data Transfers
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with applicable legal requirements for the transfer of personal data to countries outside of the EEA. Any transfer of personal data to a third country will take place only under appropriate safeguards, such as an adequacy decision by the European Commission or the use of standard contractual clauses.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Personal data may be retained to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request access to your personal data and obtain a copy.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request that your personal data be transferred to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for the processing of your data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Minors
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting of the revised Privacy Policy. We will notify you of any significant changes and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]