Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect and handle your information.
Last updated: December 1, 2024
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1. Introduction
Welcome to PinFinder. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
By accessing or using PinFinder, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the website.
This policy applies to information we collect:
- On our website (pinfinder.com)
- In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and PinFinder
- Through mobile and desktop applications you download from PinFinder
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Use our search services
- Contact our support team
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Participate in surveys or promotions
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages you visit and time spent
- Search queries and results
Search Data
We collect and store search queries and results to improve our services and provide better search recommendations. This data is anonymized and aggregated for analytical purposes.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our pincode search services
- Improvement: To enhance and personalize your experience
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website and improve our services
- Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activities
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Marketing: To send promotional communications (with your consent)
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers
- Analytics and monitoring services
- Customer support platforms
- Email service providers
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Security Measures Include:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Secure data storage with encryption at rest
- Regular backups and disaster recovery plans
Our Commitment
While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We continuously work to enhance our security practices to protect your information.
6. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information. Depending on your location, these may include:
Access and Portability
Right to access and receive a copy of your personal data
Correction
Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion
Right to request deletion of your personal data
Objection
Right to object to processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
- Analytics Cookies: Help us improve our services through data analysis
Cookie Management
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Notification of Changes
For significant changes to this policy, we may notify you through additional channels such as email or a prominent notice on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
privacy@pinfinder.com
Phone
+1 (800) 123-4567
Data Protection Officer
For specific data protection inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer directly at:
dpo@pinfinder.com