Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st October, 2023
Pclyst (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is the operator of the website https://www.pclyst.com (referred to as the “Service”).
This document outlines our approach to the collection, utilization, and disclosure of personal data when you engage with our Service, and the choices you have concerning your data.
Your use of the Service constitutes agreement with the practices described in this policy. Unless otherwise specified in this Privacy Policy, the terms used herein have the same definitions as those in our User Agreement, accessible at https://www.pclyst.com.
Definitions
- Service: The website https://www.pclyst.com operated by Pclyst.
- Personal Data: Information that can identify a living individual or can be inferred to do so.
- Usage Data: Data automatically generated through the use of the Service or its infrastructure, such as page visit durations.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device.
- Data Controller: The entity determining the purposes and methods of processing personal information; in this policy, we act as the Data Controller.
- Data Processors (or Service Providers): Entities that process data on behalf of the Data Controller; we may engage various Service Providers for efficient data processing.
- Data Subject (or User): A living individual using our Service and subject to Personal Data collection.
Information Collection and Use
We collect various data types for multiple purposes to enhance and maintain our Service.
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data: You may provide us with personally identifiable information when using our Service, including but not limited to:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Cookies and Usage Data
We utilize this data to send you our weekly newsletter, summarizing the week’s content. You can opt out of these communications via the provided unsubscribe link.
Usage Data: We also collect Usage Data, encompassing details like your IP address, browser type, page visits, visit time, and other diagnostic information.
Tracking & Cookies Data: Our Service employs cookies and tracking technologies to monitor and hold specific data. Cookies are small data files with unique identifiers sent from a website to your device, while tracking technologies like beacons, tags, and scripts enhance our Service and provide analytical insights. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, although this may affect certain aspects of our Service. We utilize different types of cookies, such as session, preference, security, and advertising cookies.
Use of Data
Pclyst uses collected data for various purposes:
- Maintaining and improving the Service
- Notifying you of Service changes
- Enabling participation in interactive features
- Conducting analysis for Service improvement
- Monitoring usage and identifying technical issues
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data Under GDPR
For users from the European Economic Area (EEA), our data processing aligns with the GDPR, based on:
- Contract performance
- Consent
- Legitimate interests, respecting user rights
- Legal obligations
Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Usage Data may be retained for analysis, security enhancements, or legal requirements
Data Transfer
Your data, including Personal Data, may be transferred and maintained on servers outside your jurisdiction. By using the Service, you consent to such data transfer. We ensure secure treatment of your data in line with this Privacy Policy.
Disclosure of Data
Under specific circumstances, we may disclose your Personal Data when required by law or requested by public authorities. We may also disclose data in the pursuit of legal compliance, protection, prevention of wrongdoing, or safeguarding the personal safety of users.
Data Security
While we employ reasonable measures to safeguard your Personal Data, it’s important to note that no internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
“Do Not Track” Signals
Our Service does not support “Do Not Track” (DNT) settings. You can manage DNT preferences in your browser’s settings.
Your Data Protection Rights Under GDPR
If you are an EEA resident, you have several data protection rights. You can:
- Access, update, or delete your information
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Object to data processing
- Request data processing restrictions
- Obtain a machine-readable copy of your data
- Withdraw consent when applicable
Identity verification may be required for these requests, and you can file complaints with your local data protection authority.
Service Providers
We engage third-party entities to facilitate our Service, and they access your Personal Data solely for that purpose, adhering to confidentiality requirements.
Analytics
We employ third-party Service Providers, like Google Analytics, for monitoring and analyzing Service usage. Google Analytics shares data with other Google services, with an opt-out option available through the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Advertising
Third-party Service Providers, such as Google AdSense and DoubleClick Cookie, may serve ads on our Service, personalized based on user visits. Users can manage interest-based advertising preferences via the Google Ads Settings web page.
Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to third-party sites. We encourage you to review their Privacy Policies since we don’t control or assume responsibility for their practices.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 18. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you’re a parent or guardian and believe we’ve collected Personal Data from your child without proper consent verification, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy, with changes effective upon posting. Please review this policy occasionally to stay informed.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, reach out to us via email.