Privacy Policy
Last updated October 24, 2024
Welcome to https://withmeaning.com (the "Site"), operated by Fado, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining robust privacy practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, and helps you make informed decisions when using our services.
By using the Site and accepting this Privacy Policy, you consent to the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as outlined here.
Our Site and Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we have received personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
We collect two types of information: Non-Personal Information and Personal Information.
1. Non-Personal Information: This refers to data that cannot be used to identify you personally. It includes:
- Anonymous usage data
- General demographic information
- Referring/exit pages and URLs
- Platform types
- Preferences based on your interactions with the Site
- Number of clicks and interactions with the Site
- Browser or device information, such as IP address and date/time of access
- Information from cookies or third-party analytics tools, like Google Analytics, to track how you interact with the Site
2. Personal Information: This refers to data that can identify or contact you directly. It includes:
- Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
- Account information when you create an account, such as a password
- Payment information when you subscribe to our Services, including billing and credit card details (handled securely by our payment processor)
- Any messages or files stored using your Account
- Feedback, survey responses, or email communications you send to us
- Posts you make on our social media pages, which may be shared publicly
We collect information you provide directly, such as when you:
- Create an account
- Subscribe to our Services
- Provide feedback or contact us via email
- Participate in surveys or engage with our social media pages
We collect data automatically when you interact with our Site. This may include:
- Browser type, device information, and referring URLs
- Cookies or small text files that store anonymous identifiers, preferences, and browsing patterns
- Third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that track how you interact with the Site, including pages visited, IP address, and time spent on the Site
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather data about how you use our Site. Cookies help us remember your preferences and analyze traffic patterns. Third-party services like Google Analytics and social media pixels may also collect information to tailor advertising based on your activities across different websites. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your experience on the Site.
Some content or applications on the Site, such as advertisements, may be provided by third-party advertisers or ad networks. These third parties may use cookies or web beacons to collect information about your online activities across different websites. We do not control these third parties' tracking technologies and encourage you to contact the responsible provider for any questions regarding targeted advertisements.
We use the Personal Information you provide to us in the following ways to improve your experience and serve you better:
- To create and secure your account on our platform
- To identify you as a user in our system
- To improve the administration and functionality of our Services
- To provide the Services you request
- To enhance your experience when interacting with our Services
- To send a welcome email and verify your account information
- To send important administrative notifications (e.g., security, support, maintenance updates)
- To respond to inquiries, including employment opportunities or other requests
- To send newsletters, surveys, offers, and promotional materials related to our Services or third-party marketing
- To conduct marketing or data analysis for improved services and personalized offers
If you sign up for free resources, training programs, webinars, live events, or make a purchase on our Site, we may enroll you to receive our free email newsletter, with your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time using the "unsubscribe" link in our emails, or by contacting us directly.
We use Non-Personal Information to improve our Services and personalize your experience. This information helps us track trends, analyze usage patterns, and make data-driven decisions. We may also share aggregated Non-Personal Information with partners, advertisers, and third parties at our discretion.
If our information practices change, we will update this policy on the Site, giving you the opportunity to review and opt out if necessary. We encourage you to check the Site periodically to stay informed about how your information is used.
We use location-based data to connect you with other users nearby who may offer or need the Services. If you choose not to share your location, certain features or functionalities may be limited or unavailable.
We do not sell, rent, lease, or transfer your Personal Information, except as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your Personal Information with third-party providers to offer our Services, conduct quality assurance, perform marketing and data analysis, facilitate account creation, provide technical support, or deliver other services to you.
Other Disclosures: We may disclose your Personal Information if necessary in the following circumstances:
- To comply with legal investigations, subpoenas, or applicable laws
- To protect our rights or property, or those of our users
- To investigate or prevent potential violations of the law, this Privacy Policy, or our Terms of Use
If you access our Services from outside your country, your Personal Information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We take appropriate steps to ensure that your information is protected during these transfers, in compliance with applicable laws and this Privacy Policy.
By using our Site and Services, you consent to the transfer of your data internationally as necessary for our operations.
We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to provide the Services, fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or comply with legal obligations. The length of time we retain data may vary based on the type of information and how it is used. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
We take reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, including the use of firewalls and secure server software. Your account is protected by a password, and we encourage you to keep it confidential and log out after each session. While we strive to safeguard your data, no security system is foolproof. By using our Services, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks involved in data transmission and storage.
You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete the Personal Information we hold about you. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Information" section.
If you are located in the European Union, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we store about you.
- Rectification and Erasure: You can request that we correct or delete your personal data.
- Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit how your personal data is processed.
- Objection to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
- Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If we are processing your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to your withdrawal.
- Lodging a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we are not complying with GDPR regulations.
We will retain your personal data until one of the following occurs:
- You request its deletion.
- We no longer need to retain the data.
- Retention costs outweigh the value of keeping the data.
We only collect the information necessary to fulfill our contract with you, and we do not require consent for any unnecessary data processing.
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request information about how your data is collected, used, and shared. You can also request that your data be deleted or opt out of the sale of your data. To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us.
You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing emails and other promotional communications at any time. You can do this by following the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly. We respect your preferences and will remove you from our mailing list upon request.
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or applications. However, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by us through our Site and Services. If you access a third-party website via a link from our Site, their privacy policy will govern your interactions with that site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or applications before using them.
We use third-party payment processors to handle transactions on our Site. When you make a purchase, your payment information (such as credit card details) is collected and processed directly by the payment provider in accordance with their privacy policies. We do not store or have access to your full payment details. Please review the privacy policy of the payment processor to understand how your data is handled.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service at any time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by sending an email to the primary address associated with your account or by posting a prominent notice on our Site. Significant changes will take effect 30 days after notification. Non-material changes or clarifications will take effect immediately. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the practices of the Site, please contact us by sending an email to hello@withmeaning.com.