PRIVACY POLICY
This privacy policy governs your use of this Website (the “Website”). David Russell’s website (also referred to as “we”, “us” or “our”) understands that you are aware of and care about your personal privacy interests, and we take that seriously. We will fully comply with all applicable Data Protection and user legislation from time to time in place. This Privacy Policy describes our policies and practices regarding collection and use of your Personal Information, and which rights you have regarding them.
User Provided Information and How We Use Them
When you register with us and use the Website, you generally provide:
(a) Your name, phone number, email address, username, password and other registration information;
(b) Information you provide us when you contact us for help;
(c) Information you enter into our system when using the Website, such as contact information etc.
Purpose
We use your information in order to:
- Verify your identity for security purposes
- For statistical or survey purposes to improve this website and its services to you.
- Enable you find services and information quickly.
- Ensure that you don’t have to add information more than once, this makes the website easier for you to navigate through.
- Send you email about our services
You agree that you do not object to us contacting you whether by telephone, e-mail or in writing and you confirm that you do not and will not consider any of the above as being a breach of any of your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Automatically Collected Information
In addition, the Website may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of device you use, your devices unique device ID, the IP address of your device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browsers you use, and information about the way you use the Website.
When you use the Website, we may use GPS technology (or other similar technology) to determine your current location in order to determine the city you are located within and display a location map with relevant advertisements. We will not share your current location with other users or partners.
If you do not want us to use your location for the purposes set forth above, you should turn off the location services located in your account settings.
Legitimate Interest
We will share your information with third parties only in the ways that are described in this privacy statement.
We may disclose User provided and Automatically Collected Information:
- As required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process;
- When we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request;
- With our trusted services providers who work on our behalf, do not have an independent use of the information we disclose to them, and have agreed to adhere to the rules set forth in this privacy statement;
- If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, you will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our Web site of any change in ownership or uses of this information, as well as any choices you may have regarding this information.
Data Retention Policy, Managing Your Information
We will retain User provided data for as long as you use the Website and for a reasonable time thereafter. We will retain Automatically Collected information for up to 24 months and thereafter may store it in aggregate. Please note that some or all of the User Provided Data may be required in order for the Website to function properly.
Security
We are concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. We provide physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information we process and maintain. For example, we limit access to this information to authorized employees and contractors who need to know that information in order to operate, develop or improve our Website. Please be aware that, although we endeavor to provide reasonable security for information we process and maintain, no security system can prevent all potential security breaches.
Data Processing
Data is stored / processed by our cloud providers in all countries they operate. However, we assure you that we will take steps to ensure that your privacy is protected.
Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. We will notify you of any changes to our Privacy Policy by posting the new Privacy Policy here and informing you via email or Website notice. You are advised to consult this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes, as continued use is deemed approval of all changes.
Your Rights
By virtue of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) our users have, with certain statutory exceptions, multiple rights with regard to our processing of personal data. Users have:
(1) The right to request access to their personal data and to find out how they are processed;
(2) The right to correct or complete incorrect or incomplete information;
(3) The right to delete personal data for data processed illegally where the lawful basis is consent;
(4) The right to restrict personal data processing;
(5) The right to transfer personal data in electronic format (data portability);
(6) The right to object to personal data processing.
Users have the right at any time to withdraw a consent previously given regarding processing of users personal data.
Data Breach
We have taken strong measures to protect the security of your personal information and to ensure that your choices for its intended use are honoured. We take strong precautions to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, in the event of unforeseeable circumstances leading to data breach, you will be informed of such data breach within 72 hours of identifying the breach.
Your Consent
By using the Website, you are consenting to our processing of your information as set forth in this Privacy Policy now and as amended by us. “Processing,” means using cookies on a computer/handheld device or using or touching information in any way, including, but not limited to, collecting, storing, deleting, using, combining, and disclosing information, all of which activities will take place in USA. If you reside outside USA your information will be transferred, processed, and stored there under USA privacy standards.
Agreement and Litigation
By using our services, you agree to the terms and conditions contained in this Privacy Policy and/or any other agreement that we might have with you. If you do not agree to any of these terms and conditions, you should not use this website. You agree that any dispute over privacy or the terms contained in this Privacy Policy, or any other agreement we have with you, will be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. You also agree to arbitrate such disputes in the State of Texas and to abide by any limitation on damages contained in any agreement we may have with you.
Users from Outside the USA
Please note that if you are a user from outside the USA, your information may be processed, stored and transferred in USA where our central database is operated. There is a possibility that the data protection laws operating in USA might not be as encompassing as those in your country, however, we assure you that we will take steps to ensure that your privacy is protected.
Contact Details, Complaints and Questions
If you have any questions regarding our Privacy Policy, you can contact us through our contact form or email.