Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 03, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to the Privacy Policy (“Policy”) that describes the collection, use, disclosure, security, and other privacy practices about your access and reading of content on this website. The content on the website is provided by DATA ANALYTICS BOARD (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.
Carefully review this Policy to understand our practices and agree to it before you use the website and create an account. By accessing and using our website and reading our content, you consent to the practices outlined in this Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, please refrain from using the website.
Information Collection and Uses
We may collect the following categories of information when you interact with our website and content:
· Membership Information: If you create an account to read our content, we will collect your name, email address, and other applicable account-needed information. We collect this information to allow you to access our content, manage your account, verify you, and identify you.
· Contact Information: We collect your contact information (including your email address), especially when you reach out to us via our support channels. We also collect your contact information as part of your membership registration. We use your contact information to respond to you when you contact us. We also use it to pass any necessary notice, including updates to our services, our terms and policies, or your account.
· Content Information: We collect your name, email address, and website information (optional) before you leave comments on our content. We will also collect any information contained in your comments. Note that your comments are public and may be accessible by other members of the website. Therefore, we encourage you to be cautious of the personal information you share in your comments.
We collect this information to enable us to respond to you and notify you of our response.
· Anonymous analytics and usage Information: We may use Google Analytics, a third-party tool from Google, to gather anonymous analytics and usage information about your interaction and behaviors on our website. We may collect information such as your device properties, including IP address, browser type, operating system, geolocation, content read, and referring website. This tool embeds tracking technologies such as cookies, beacons, pixels, and tags, which helps it to gather the aforementioned information automatically when you take those actions. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by downloading the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. We collect this information to anonymously understand how users use our website and content and how we can improve.
You are not statutorily required to provide us with any information to enjoy our services. However, it may not be possible to provide you with our services without the required information.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
DATA ANALYTICS BOARD, with third-party service providers, including Google and Ghost, set cookies, beacons, pixels, and other tracking technologies (“Cookies”) on the website to perform their tasks.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are tiny pieces of data that are attached and stored on your device browser when you access a website. Cookies are commonly used to enable website functionality and better user experience, as well as for analytics and usage information gathering.
Types of Cookies and how we use them
Our third-party service providers may use Cookies on our behalf for the following purposes:
· Essential Cookies: These Cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable you to navigate our website, access secure areas, and use core features like account registration and login. Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.
· Analytical Cookies: These are used to collect information about how visitors use our website. This data helps us understand how our content is performing and how we can improve it.
How long do Cookies last?
Cookies are categorized as session and persistent in terms of their duration. Sessions Cookies are those that exist for only a browsing session. They automatically expire when you close your browser. They are only needed for each session you use the website.
Persistent Cookies, on the other hand, have their set expiry dates. They do not expire after a browsing session and may exist from days to months if not manually deleted by you.
Cookie Choices
You have the option to manage and control the use of Cookies. You can adjust your browser privacy settings to accept or reject Cookies. But please be aware that disabling Cookies may affect your ability to access and use certain features on our website.
How we use your information
In addition to the uses highlighted above, we also collect information for the following purposes:
· To comply with applicable laws;
· To detect violations of our website and enforce our Terms and Conditions;
· To provide access to our content for registered members; and
· To ensure the security of our website.
How we share your information
We do not sell or trade your information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:
· With third-party service providers and partners who assist in the operation of the website and display of our content (for example, Ghost helps us with web hosting and data storage services). These third parties are bound by non-disclosure agreements and will not use your information for any other purposes.
· Other members who read our content may access the name you provide when you leave comments on our content. This includes the personal information you may leave in your comments.
· With legal authorities or law enforcement agencies. This may be in response to any ongoing claims, disputes, or legal proceedings. Likewise, we may share information with third-party entities if it involves the protection of intellectual property.
· With third-party entities in the event of a potential merger, sale of assets, acquisition, or consolidation between us and the third-party entities, or a case of bankruptcy.
· With your consent other than as described herein.
Security of Information
We prioritize the security of your information, especially since our website is hosted on Ghost. Ghost utilizes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to secure the transmission of information between your browser and our website.
However, please note that whilst we strive to employ adequate security measures, it may not always be enough to counter every data threat.
Retention of Information
Unless you request the erasure or deletion of your information, we will retain your information with us for the duration of the reason we collected it. Once the reason for the collection is achieved, we will delete your data. For example, we will retain your account information until your account is closed or remain inactive for long.
Please, note that some information may persist (for example, your comments) even after we close and delete your account. This information may be retained for legal purposes or business continuity.
International Transfer of Information
The website and content are operated in the United States. If you are accessing our website or submitting personal information from outside the United States, be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and our third-party service provider locations, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country. However, we care about your information and will always treat it in accordance with adequate laws.
If your country’s law requires additional information transfer measures, we will apply them when transferring your information to another country.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights and choices regarding your information:
· You can access, edit, and update your account information by using the editing function provided in your membership account.
· You can request to delete your account information at info@dataanalyticsboard.com. Please, be advised that we may retain certain information for legal compliance and business continuity even after we delete your membership.
Users in the EU, EEA, and the UK
If you use our website from the EU, EEA, the UK, or any location under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), this section applies to you. It outlines how we adhere to the principles and requirements of GDPR, even though we may not collect certain types of personal information covered by this regulation.
Lawful basis for data processing
We process personal data based on your consent, our legitimate interests, and contractual necessity. These legal bases are essential for the lawful processing of data.
California Users
This section applies to users residing in the State of California. This section outlines our practices and procedures related to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”).
California users’ rights
You have the following rights in addition to the general user rights described under this Policy:
· Right to request information about the personal information we collected, disclosed, and used about you in the past 12 calendar months. If you are a California user and wish to exercise this right, please contact us at info@dataanalyticsboard.com or the Contact Us section on the website.
· Right to request the accuracy of any personal information we have about you. You can correct your personal information by using the profile editing button in your membership account. You can also reach out to us at info@dataanalyticsboard.com or the Contact Us section on the website.
· Right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. If you are a California user and wish to exercise this right, please use the account deletion button on your profile or contact us at info@dataanalyticsboard.com or the Contact Us section on the website.
· Right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. DATA ANALYTICS BOARD does not sell personal information, and we do not engage in interest-based advertising. Therefore, there is no need to opt out with us.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights. You will not be denied goods or services, charged different prices, or receive a different level of quality for exercising your privacy rights.
Verification process
To ensure the security of your personal information, we will verify your identity before responding to any CCPA/CPRA requests. We may require certain information to verify your identity, which will be used solely for verification purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for individuals who are at least 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or request personal information from individuals under the age of 13. By using our website, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to our website, please contact us immediately at info@dataanalyticsboard.com to have it deleted from our records.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Changes to this Policy will become effective by changing the Effective Date above. You should always review this Policy to ensure you do not miss any changes.
Third-Party Links
Our website and content may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties before providing them with any personal information. By accessing third-party links, you release us from any data loss.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or your data, please contact us using the Contact Us section or directly email us at info@dataanalyticsboard.com.