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V 1.3 effective 9/6/2018
This “Privacy Policy” applies to the media properties controlled by Vexteo Media Group; and/or its subsidiary and affiliated entities (“Vexteo”, “MadKat Media”, “us”, “we”, or “our”) where the Privacy Policy is posted. “Websites” include sites hosted by one or more web servers (however accessed and/or used, whether via personal computers, mobile devices or otherwise (collectively, “Computer”) and other interactive features, applications or downloads that are operated by us and that are available through, or interact with, Websites where this Privacy Policy is posted. This Privacy Policy does not apply to our collection of information from other sources (unless specifically stated).
This Privacy Policy explains:
1. What information we may collect on our Websites;
2. How we use this information;
3. Under what circumstances we may disclose the information to third parties; and
4. How we safeguard your personal information against loss, theft, and misuse, as well as against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
Information we collect:
Vexteo collects both personal and non-personal information. “Personal information” is information that can be associated with a specific person and can be used to identify that person. We collect personal information that you give to us, such as your name, mailing address, phone number, email address and contact preferences, when/if you create an account with us. In addition, we may collect additional sensitive personal information, such as your social security number, when you participate in any sweepstakes, contest, or other promotion in order to run any requisite background and credit checks.
We also collect non-personal information − information that does not allow the identification of any specific individual. We may collect, use, transfer, and disclose non-personal information for any purpose.
We may also collect Cookies. Cookies are small text files of information stored by the Internet browser on your computer’s hard drive. For example, we may use cookies to collect browsing data to keep track of your preferences and profile information and to collect general usage and volume statistical information. You may refuse to accept browser cookies by activating the appropriate setting on your browser. However, if you select this setting you may be unable to access certain parts of our Website. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system may issue cookies when you direct your browser to our Website.
How we use information we collect:
The personal information we collect allows us to keep you posted on Vexteo’s latest announcements, updates, upcoming events and promotions. It also helps us to improve our platform, Websites, content, applications and advertising. From time to time, we may use your personal information to send important notices, such as communications about changes to our terms, conditions and policies. In addition, we may use personal information to provide you with customer support/service or to prevent potentially prohibited or illegal activities. We will ask for your consent before using information for a purpose other than those that are set out in this Privacy Policy.
If you don’t want to be on our mailing list, you can opt-out anytime by updating your preferences on your account with us or by sending an email with the subject line: “UNSUBSCRIBE” to [email protected].
Information we share:
We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your express consent. We require opt-in consent for the sharing of any personal information. However, we will share personal information with companies, organizations or individuals outside of Vexteo if we have a good-faith belief that access, use, preservation or disclosure of the information is reasonably necessary to: (1) meet any applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable governmental request; (2) enforce applicable terms or rules of any Vexteo sponsored promotion or contest, including investigation of potential violations; (3) detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues; and (4) protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of Vexteo, our users or the public as required or permitted by law. We may also share information to contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our business [and who are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them] and/or to a buyer or other successor in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of Company’s assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which personal information held by Company about our Website users is among the assets transferred.
Information security:
We store and protect your personal information by maintaining physical, electronic and procedural safeguards in compliance with applicable US federal and state regulations. We use computer safeguards such as firewalls and data encryption and we limit access to personal information to those employees who require it to fulfill their job responsibilities. In addition, all employees who will have access to any personal information of others are subject to strict contractual confidentiality obligations and may be disciplined or terminated if they fail to meet these obligations. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Additional Information Gathering:
If you are a non-U.S. user of the Site, by visiting the Site and providing us with data, you acknowledge and agree that your personal information may be processed for the purposes identified in the Privacy Policy. In addition, your personal information may be processed in the country in which it was collected and in other countries, including the United States, where laws regarding processing of personal information may be less stringent than the laws in your country. By providing your data, you consent to such transfer.
We do not intentionally gather personal information from visitors who are under the age of 13. If a child under 13 submits personal information to us and we learn that the personal information is the information of a child under 13, we will attempt to delete the information as soon as possible. If you believe that we might have any Personal Data from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].
Application:
Our Privacy Policy applies to all of the content and services offered by Vexteo and its affiliates. Our Privacy Policy does not cover the information practices of other companies and organizations who advertise on our platform and/or Websites, and who may use cookies, pixel tags and other technologies to serve and offer relevant ads. Information collected by third parties is governed by their respective privacy practices. We encourage you to learn about the privacy practices of those third parties.
Changes/Contact Us:
Our Privacy Policy may change from time to time. We will not reduce your rights under this Privacy Policy without your express consent. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting of the revised Privacy Policy.
WHEN YOU ACCESS OUR PLATFORM AND/OR WEBSITES, YOU AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY, OR TO ANY CHANGES WE MAY SUBSEQUENTLY MAKE, IMMEDIATELY STOP ACCESSING OUR WEBSITES.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy, you should contact us by emailing us at [email protected], subject line: “PRIVACY,” or writing to us at Vexteo Media Group, LLC Attn: Privacy Department, 1445 Woodmont Ln NW #2378
Atlanta, GA 30318.