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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February, 2021

We, My Tech Media Ltd. (referred to as "My Tech Media", "us", or "we"), value and prioritize the privacy of our users (referred to as "Users" or "you") and are committed to protecting the data you share with us. This privacy policy ("Policy") governs our privacy practices and applies to Users who download and use our Search Technology and Search Technology Services. It outlines how we collect, process, and transfer your data when you choose to download, access, or use the Search Technology and Search Technology Services. We encourage all Users to carefully read this Policy before using our services.

This Policy is an integral part of our End User License Agreement and Terms of Service ("EULA"). If not explicitly defined otherwise, all capitalized terms used in this Policy have the same meaning as defined in the EULA. All data collection, processing, and transfer activities related to the download and use of the Search Technology and Search Technology Services comply with applicable laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), based on your jurisdiction.

Additionally, if you are a resident of California, we strongly recommend that you review our CCPA Privacy Notice.

Please be aware that this Policy does not cover your interactions with third-party content provided through the Search Technology Services or included as links within them. The privacy practices of third parties may differ from ours, and we cannot control or be held responsible for their actions or omissions.

KEY POINTS TO NOTE:

WHAT TYPES OF DATA WE COLLECT:

We collect two types of data from you, depending on your interaction with us. The first type is Non-Personal Data, which is anonymous and does not identify you personally. This includes technical information such as your operating system, browser, device, website or service usage data (e.g., session duration and page impressions), and approximate geo-location.

The second type is Personal Data, which can identify or be reasonably linked to an individual. Please note that any Non-Personal Data connected to Personal Data will be treated as Personal Data as long as the connection exists.

The collection of Personal Data follows the following lawful principles:

  1. We process online identifiers for operational and functional purposes based on our legitimate interest.
  2. We process contact details when you voluntarily contact us or provide information to fulfill our agreement with you.
  3. We or our partners, such as advertisers or search feed providers, may use cookies for advertising purposes, and we will request your consent as required by relevant laws.
  4. If consent is required, we will process certain Personal Data only with your consent.

Personal Data is used for specific purposes as outlined below.

TYPE OF DATA COLLECTED Purposes of Processing
When you utilize or interact with the Search Technology or the Search Technology Services, we may gather your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or Machine ID (MAC address). This information may be collected by us or our service providers.

This data is crucial for the functioning and provision of the Search Technology and the Search Technology Services, and it is processed based on our legitimate interest.

We may use this data for various purposes, including the examination and tracking of installations, ensuring compatibility of the installed Search Technology Services with your device (such as determining the appropriate Search Technology Services and version to suggest and install), correlating errors with specific information, generating and analyzing statistics, developing and customizing the Search Technology and the Search Technology Services to improve your user experience, conducting research, detecting fraud and security issues, and calculating payments for our business partners.The IP address will be stored in a way that maintains anonymity, and industry-standard practices will be employed to anonymize it after collection.

If you choose to contact us, for example, by sending an email, we may request contact information from you, which may include your name, email address, company, and any additional details you provide in the message. We may retain the communication between us if we deem it necessary, for instance, to address any claims or offer additional assistance, with the purpose of answering your inquiries and fulfilling the requested services.
If you have installed a browser extension or a search-related Search Technology as part of the Search Technology Services, we may gather search-related data, which includes information about the URLs of the websites you visit. This data is collected in an aggregated form as non-personal data. However, in certain instances, it might contain data that could be considered personal. Please be aware that this data will be promptly deleted after collection. In order to enable specific functionalities of the Search Technology Services, such as the display of relevant advertising.

DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

We will only share Personal Data under the following limited circumstances:

  1. With our affiliates and connected companies, such as subsidiaries, sister companies, and parent companies, if relevant and in accordance with this Policy. Such affiliates will be subject to this Policy.
  2. With third parties when necessary to comply with a legal requirement, administer justice, protect your vital interests or the vital interests of others, safeguard the security or integrity of our databases or the Search Technology and Search Technology Services, take precautions against legal liability, or in the event of a corporate sale, merger, reorganization, dissolution, or similar event.
  3. With trusted partners and third parties who assist us in operating the Search Technology and Search Technology Services and conducting our business, such as calculating payments or detecting fraud.
  4. In the event of a corporate transaction, such as the sale of a substantial part of our business, merger, or consolidation, we may share your data with our affiliate companies or acquiring company. Such entities will assume all rights and obligations under this Policy.
  5. With other third parties, but only with your consent to do so.

DATA TRANSFER

My Tech Media may store or process Personal Data in different locations, including the US, EU, or other jurisdictions. If your data is transferred outside of your jurisdiction, we will take appropriate measures to ensure that your Personal Data receives adequate protection as required by applicable law.

COOKIE POLICY

When you use the Search Technology and Search Technology Services, My Tech Media or its business partners may use "cookies" or similar technologies to collect information about your activity in connection with these services. Cookies serve various purposes, such as enhancing the performance and functionality of the Search Technology and Search Technology Services to provide a better user experience. For more information about cookies, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Regarding the Search Technology and Search Technology Services, the following third-party cookies are used:

  1. Facebook - used for analytics, measurement, and performance purposes. You can review Facebook's privacy policy available here and their cookies policy available here.
  2. Google Analytics - used for essential, functionality, operational, and security purposes. You can read Google's privacy policy available here and opt-out by clicking here. For information about Google products, click here.
  3. Jeeng - used for targeting and advertising. You can review Jeeng's privacy policy available here.

Please note that third-party cookies embedded in the Company's Search Technology and Search Technology Services are subject to the respective third party's cookie policy.

HOW TO OPT-OUT

Certain web browsers provide options for users to block or delete cookies, or receive notifications before a cookie is stored. It's important to note that disabling cookies may affect the proper functioning of certain features within the Search Technology and Search Technology Services. However, disabling cookies will not prevent the display of advertisements, although they may not be personalized.

For more information on managing cookies in specific browsers, please refer to the following links:

WHAT STEPS ARE TAKEN TO SAFEGUARD YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

We place a high priority on the security of our Search Technology and Search Technology Services and have implemented comprehensive measures to protect your Personal Data. These measures include technical, physical, and administrative security controls.

While we take these precautions, it's important to note that no security measure can guarantee absolute protection. We cannot provide a complete assurance that your Personal Data will be immune from unauthorized access or misuse. We are not responsible for any unauthorized access or misuse of your Personal Data by third parties. We do not provide any warranties, whether explicit or implied, regarding our ability to prevent such unauthorized access.

If you suspect that your privacy has been compromised, please contact us immediately at support@mytechmedia.net. We take privacy concerns seriously and will investigate any reported violations.

WHAT IS THE RETENTION PERIOD OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

We will retain the data we collect from you for as long as necessary to provide the Search Technology or Search Technology Services, fulfill any legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements, if applicable. This retention period will be in accordance with applicable laws and subject to any instructions you may provide.

It is important to note that this Policy does not guarantee the preservation of your data, and we may choose to delete or refrain from retaining any or all collected data.

WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?

We acknowledge that privacy preferences differ among individuals, and we are committed to being transparent about the information we collect. Our goal is to give you meaningful choices regarding the use of your data. Depending on your location, you may have specific rights and controls over your Personal Data, as granted by data protection and privacy laws.

To understand more about your rights under the relevant legislation, please consult our Privacy Rights Policy.

Please note that we may require reasonable evidence to verify your identity before providing any requested information, in accordance with applicable law.

PROTECTING CHILDREN

My Tech Media's Search Technology and Search Technology Services are intended for individuals who are 16 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information directly from children under the age of sixteen (16) or individuals who are considered children under applicable law. If we become aware that we have processed data on a user who is considered a child, we will promptly take steps to delete their Personal Data.

DO NOT TRACK SIGNAL

My Tech Media's Search Technology and Search Technology Services do not respond to Do Not Track signals. For more information about Do Not Track, please visit: https://allaboutdnt.com/.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

My Tech Media reserves the right to periodically revise this Policy as required by applicable laws. The most recent and up-to-date version of this Policy can be found under the "Modified" heading in the preamble. We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed about the latest privacy Policy. In the event of a significant change, we will make reasonable efforts to provide you with updates in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have any questions about our Policy or the Search Technology and Search Technology Services, please don't hesitate to contact us at this email link: support@mytechmedia.net.