Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12th Aug, 2024
Introduction
The ColonyByte Online Privacy Policy provides essential information about our online practices regarding the handling of personal data.
Commitment to Your Privacy
At ColonyByte, our primary aim is to uphold your trust by protecting and managing your personal information with the utmost care.
Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit ColonyByte’s website or use our online services that are linked to this policy. It also outlines your privacy rights and choices. Our online services are intended for a global audience. The terms 'ColonyByte,' 'we,' 'us,' or 'our' refer to ColonyByte and its affiliates. 'You' refers to an individual who interacts with our website or online services, not a business or other entity.
What This Policy Does Not Cover
This Privacy Policy does not apply to websites, mobile apps, or other online services provided by ColonyByte’s affiliates or any non-ColonyByte companies, including partners or third-party websites linked from our services. Please review the privacy policies of other websites and services you visit to understand their privacy practices.
Additional Resources
For information on how we collect data for our products and services, please refer to our Consumer Privacy Notice. Additionally, for residents of California, our GDPR Privacy Statement, California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosure, and Workforce CCPA Disclosure are also available. Visit colonybyte.com/en/privacy-policy for more details.
Additional Resources
How We Collect Information Online
We gather information about you in several contexts: directly from you, automatically when you interact with our online services, or from third-party data sources. This information may be used for purposes like fraud prevention, identity verification, and marketing.
What Information We Collect
Depending on your interactions with us, we may collect different types of information such as contact details, account data, demographic information, device data, and online activity data. This can include things like your name, email, device type, browser type, and how you interact with our website and mobile apps.
How We Use This Information
We use your information to provide and improve our products and services, verify your identity, prevent fraud, conduct marketing and analytics, comply with legal obligations, and more.
How We Share This Information
We may share your information with affiliates, business partners, marketing partners, service providers, credit bureaus, and government entities as needed for legal or business purposes. We also may share aggregated and de-identified data with third parties for various purposes.
Online Tracking Technologies
What Online Tracking Technologies Does ColonyByte Use?
We and third-party providers use various online tools and technologies to collect data when you interact with our services, including server logs, cookies, pixel tags, SDKs, and third-party plugins. These tools help with personalization, analytics, and targeted advertising.
Personalization, Analytics, and Targeted Advertising
We use tracking technologies to personalize content and ads, conduct analytics, and deliver targeted advertising. You can opt out of certain targeted advertising through various methods, including browser settings and mobile device preferences.
Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Review or Update Your Account Information
You can review or update your account information by logging in online or by contacting us directly.
Unsubscribe From Marketing Emails
You can opt out of marketing emails by visiting our Email Preferences page or by following the instructions in our emails. Please allow up to 10 business days for your request to take effect.
Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising
ColonyByte supports Global Privacy Control (GPC) and allows you to opt out of certain targeted advertising through various industry-standard methods.
Manage Cookies on Your Device
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit access to some online services.
Exercise Other Privacy Rights or Choices
You may have additional rights under applicable law, such as the CCPA for California residents. Visit our Manage Your Data page or contact us for more details.
Data Retention and Security
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with legal obligations. We implement various security measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. We request that children do not submit information through our services.
Social Media
ColonyByte maintains official pages on social media platforms. Information you share on these pages may be collected and shared with us according to the privacy policies of those platforms. Be cautious about sharing sensitive information online.
Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on our website. This policy was last updated and became effective on the date indicated at the top of the page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected].