Last Updated: 09/05/2024
Welcome to shortiverse.com (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information from users, including but not limited to:
1.1 Personal Information
Name
Email address
Phone number
Profile picture
Date of birth
Location information
Social media profiles or login credentials
1.2 Non-Personal Information
Browser type and version
IP address
Device type and operating system
Cookies and usage data
Referring website and exit pages
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
To create and manage your account
To provide and improve our services
To customize user experience and personalize content
To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To analyze website traffic and usage trends
To enforce our terms of service and policies
To comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
With service providers who help us operate our website (e.g., hosting services, data analytics)
With other users as part of the social media interactions (e.g., when you post content or interact with other users)
If required by law or to protect our legal rights
In connection with a merger, sale, or other business transaction
With your consent, for other specific purposes
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with the site, and provide tailored content.
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
Analytics and Performance Cookies: These help us understand how users interact with the site.
Targeting Cookies: These are used to deliver relevant advertisements.
You can modify your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any information.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
8. User Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request to update or correct any inaccuracies in your information.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the instructions in the email or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@shortiverse.com
9. Data Retention: How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Account Information: We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you choose to deactivate your account, we may retain certain information for a limited time as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Usage Data: Non-personal information collected through cookies or other tracking technologies is typically retained for a shorter period, usually for analytics or site improvement purposes.
Legal Obligations: We may retain certain information for longer periods if it is necessary to comply with our legal obligations, such as record-keeping laws, tax compliance, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of [Website Name] and our users.
Once your information is no longer necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: support@shortiverse.com