Privacy Policy
PRIVACY STATEMENT
We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Statement explains how Yowting.com (collectively, “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and processes your personal information.
Collection and Use of Personal Data
Personal data refers to information that can be used, directly or indirectly, to identify you. Personal data also includes anonymous data that is linked to information that can be used to identify you. Personal data does not include data that has been irreversibly anonymized or aggregated in such a manner that it can no longer be used to identify you, whether alone or in combination with other information.
Promoting Safety and Security
We adhere to the principles of legality, legitimacy, necessity, and transparency, and we collect and process only the minimum amount of personal data required for specified purposes. We implement appropriate technical and administrative measures to safeguard the security of personal data.
We use personal data to verify user accounts and activity, and to promote safety and security, including monitoring for fraud, investigating suspicious or potentially illegal activities, and enforcing our terms and policies. Such processing is based on our legitimate interests in ensuring the security and integrity of our products and services.
Types of Personal Data We Collect
i. Data You Provide
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when you use our products and services or otherwise interact with us, including when you create an account, contact us, participate in surveys, or use our online support tools. If you make a purchase, we collect personal data related to the transaction, including payment information (such as credit or debit card details), account authentication data, and billing, shipping, and contact information.
ii. Data Related to Use of Our Products and Services
When you visit our websites or use our services, we may collect information about your device and usage, including device type, unique device identifiers, IP address, operating system, browser type, usage statistics, diagnostic data, and approximate location data. Where available, we may use technologies such as GPS and IP-based location services to determine a device’s approximate location in order to improve our products and services.
How We Use Your Personal Data
In general, we use personal data to operate, provide, improve, and develop our products and services, communicate with you, deliver relevant advertising and marketing, and protect our business and users.
i. Providing and Improving Our Products and Services
We use personal data to provide, maintain, improve, and develop our products, services, and advertising, including for data analysis, research, audits, and business operations. This processing is based on our legitimate interests in delivering and improving our offerings. If you participate in promotions, contests, or similar activities, we may use your personal data to administer such programs in accordance with applicable rules.
ii. Communicating With You
Subject to your prior express consent where required by law, we may use personal data to send marketing communications related to our products and services, communicate with you regarding your account or transactions, and notify you of changes to our policies or terms. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us.
We may also use personal data to respond to your inquiries and requests. With your prior express consent, we may share your personal data with third-party partners for marketing purposes, or use personal data to personalize your experience across our services and third-party platforms and to assess the effectiveness of our promotional activities.
Note: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time by contacting us.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device. We use cookies and similar technologies to store and receive identifiers and other information for purposes such as personalization, analytics, advertising, and security. In this Privacy Statement, all such technologies are collectively referred to as “cookies.”
Use of Cookies
We use cookies to provide, protect, and improve our products and services, including by personalizing content, measuring advertising performance, understanding user behavior, and enhancing security. The specific cookies used may vary depending on the websites and services you access.
Disclosure of Personal Data
We may share personal data with trusted partners that assist us in providing our products and services or supporting our marketing efforts. Personal data is shared only for these purposes and is not disclosed to third parties for their own marketing activities without your prior express consent.
Data Storage, Transfer, and Legal Disclosure
i. Legal Obligations
Where required by applicable laws, including those of the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) (“GDPR”). Where consent is required, processing is conducted pursuant to Article 6(1) of the GDPR.
ii. Business Transfers and Legitimate Interests
We may share personal data with our affiliated entities. In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale, or similar transaction, personal data may be transferred as part of the business assets. We may also disclose personal data where reasonably necessary to protect our rights, enforce our terms, investigate fraud, or safeguard our operations and users.
iii. Legal Compliance and Protection of Rights
We may disclose personal data where required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or where disclosure is necessary for national security, law enforcement, or matters of public interest.
Children
Our products and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If we become aware that personal data of a child under 16 has been collected, we will take steps to delete such data promptly. Please contact us immediately if you believe a child has provided us with personal data.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, and to receive your data in a structured and commonly used format. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
To protect your privacy and security, we may request verification of your identity before fulfilling certain requests. We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe, and in any event within 30 days, unless otherwise required or permitted by law.
Third-Party Websites and Services
Our websites and services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. This Privacy Statement applies only to personal data collected by us. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.
Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in technology, business practices, or legal requirements. Continued use of our products and services after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Statement. If you do not agree with the revised terms, please discontinue use of our services and contact us to close your account.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at:
service@yowting.com