Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) governs the manner in which Buyers Beat (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (“User” or “you”) of the BuyersBeat.com website (the “Site”). This Policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Buyers Beat.
The purpose of this Policy is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of our data practices and the legal basis for our processing of your information. By accessing, browsing, or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, you must cease use of the Site immediately.
For all privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: admin@buyersbeat.com.
2. Consent and Legal Basis for Processing
Your use of the Site constitutes your consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Policy. We rely on this consent as a legal basis for processing your data. In certain jurisdictions, we may rely on other legal bases, such as our legitimate business interests.
If you provide us with personal information about another individual, you represent and warrant that you have obtained the necessary consent from that individual to enable us to collect, use, and disclose their information as set forth in this Policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the email address above. Please note that withdrawing consent may result in your inability to access certain features of the Site, and it will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
3. Information We Collect
We collect information to operate our business and provide you with a functional and personalized user experience. The types of information we collect are as follows:
3.1. Data You Voluntarily Provide
We collect information that you directly provide to us, including:
Contact Information: Name and email address when you subscribe to newsletters, submit a contact form, or post comments.
User-Generated Content: Any information, comments, or content you submit to public areas of the Site.
3.2. Data Collected Automatically
As you interact with our Site, we utilize automated technologies to collect technical and usage data, including:
Log and Device Information: We automatically log information about your computer or mobile device and your activities, including your IP address, operating system, browser type, device identifiers, and platform type.
Usage Information: We collect data related to your use of the Site, such as the pages you view, the links you click, referring/exit pages, time spent on pages, and other clickstream data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons (pixel tags), and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us operate our Site, analyze performance, and facilitate advertising. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please be aware that disabling cookies may impair Site functionality.
4. How We Use and Process Your Information
The information we collect is used for legitimate business purposes that are essential to our operations and serve to protect our interests. These purposes include:
To Operate, Maintain, and Secure Our Platform: To administer the Site, troubleshoot technical issues, monitor for fraudulent or malicious activity, and enforce our terms of service.
For Analytics and Business Intelligence: To analyze trends, track user engagement, and gather demographic information to improve our content, services, and overall business strategy.
To Manage Third-Party Relationships: To share information with our service providers and advertising partners as necessary to deliver services and display relevant advertising, which is fundamental to our business model.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: To disclose information when required by law, court order, or other governmental or law enforcement authority or regulatory agency. This includes responding to legal processes and protecting our legal rights.
5. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose your information to third parties only under the following circumstances, which are necessary for our operations:
Service Providers: We engage third-party companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, data analysis, security, and technical support). These parties are provided with access to your information only to the extent necessary to perform their duties and are contractually obligated to maintain its confidentiality.
Advertising Partners: We partner with third-party advertising networks to serve advertisements on the Site. These partners may use cookies and other technologies to collect information about your activities to provide you with targeted advertising. We are not responsible for the data practices of these partners.
Legal Compliance and Protection: We reserve the right to disclose your information as we believe is necessary or appropriate to: (a) comply with applicable laws and legal processes; (b) respond to requests from public and government authorities; (c) enforce our terms and conditions; (d) protect our operations, rights, privacy, safety, or property; and (e) allow us to pursue available remedies or limit the damages that we may sustain.
Corporate Transactions: In the event of a reorganization, merger, sale, joint venture, assignment, transfer, or other disposition of all or any portion of our business or assets, your information may be transferred to a third party as part of that transaction.
6. Data Security and Limitation of Liability
We have implemented and maintain commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, use, and modification. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You acknowledge and agree that you provide your information at your own risk.
7. Data Retention Policy
We will retain your information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We may retain information for an extended period to comply with our legal obligations (e.g., financial records), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer required for these purposes, we will take reasonable steps to securely destroy it or de-identify it.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to other websites not operated or controlled by us. This Policy does not apply to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Policy Regarding Minors
The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of sixteen (16), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals in this age group. By using this Site, you warrant that you are sixteen years of age or older. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
10. Policy Regarding Minors and Age of Use
This Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to, nor do we knowingly collect any personal information from, individuals under the age of eighteen (18).
By accessing and using this Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction of residence, and that you possess the legal right and capacity to enter into a binding agreement, including this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.
If we obtain actual knowledge that we have inadvertently collected personal information from an individual under the age of 18, we will take commercially reasonable steps to promptly delete such information from our systems. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at admin@buyersbeat.com so that we can take appropriate action. This strict age limitation is in place to protect both minors and the legal interests of Buyers Beat.