Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our Service, ensure user safety, and enhance your experience.

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, username, password, and profile information. This information is necessary to create and manage your account, provide customer support, and communicate with you about your account.
• User Content: We collect any content you upload or share on PinIt, including photos, text, videos, comments, and other materials. This content is used to operate, maintain, and provide the features and functionality of the Service.
• Communications: When you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you, such as your name, email address, phone number, the content of your message, and any attachments. We use this information to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and improve our services.

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Service, such as the pages or content you view, your searches, bookings you have made, and other actions on PinIt. This data helps us understand how you use our Service and enables us to personalize your experience.
• Device Information: We gather data from and about the devices you use to access PinIt, including IP addresses, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information. This information helps us ensure the Service functions correctly across different devices and platforms.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities over time and across different websites or online services. This data is used to remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and personalize content and advertisements. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Information from Third Parties

• Third-Party Services: If you choose to link or sign up using a third-party service (e.g., Apple, Google, Facebook), we may receive information from those services, such as your public profile, friend list, and email address. This integration allows us to enhance your experience on PinIt and facilitate social sharing.
• Partners and Affiliates: We may receive information about you from our business partners, payment processors, and other third parties to facilitate transactions and provide you with the Service.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for various purposes, including:

• Providing and Improving the Service: To operate, maintain, and enhance all features of the Service, provide services and information that you request, and respond to comments and questions.
• Personalisation: To understand and analyze the usage trends and preferences of our users, to improve the Service, and to develop new products, services, features, and functionality. This includes personalizing your experience by presenting content tailored to your interests.
• Security & Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent or illegal activities, protect the rights and property of PinIt and others, and ensure the safety and security of the Service.
• Marketing & Communications: To communicate with you for administrative purposes such as customer service, updates, and information about the Service. With your consent, we may also send promotional emails about new features, events, or other news related to PinIt. You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests, and to enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We engage third-party companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, customer service, and marketing assistance. These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks and are obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). This includes sharing information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you, or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your personal information may be transferred or assigned as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.

Your Choices & Controls

You have several options regarding your information:

• Access & Update: You can access and update your account information through your profile settings. It's important to keep your information current to ensure the best experience with our Service.
• Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us at [support@pinitmap.net]. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
• Marketing Preferences: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications or by adjusting your account settings. Even after you opt out, you may still receive non-promotional messages from us, such as account updates or legal notices.
• Cookie Management: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can adjust your browser settings to remove or reject cookies; however, doing so may affect the availability and functionality of the Service.

Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, destruction, loss, alteration, or misuse. These measures include encryption, firewalls, secure socket layer technology, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

PinIt is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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 such information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us at [support@pinitmap.net].

International Data Transfers

PinIt operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own, including but not limited to the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Economic Area (EEA). These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Data Protection Standards

When transferring personal data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected. These may include:

• Data Processing Agreements: We ensure that third-party service providers handling your data comply with relevant data protection laws.
• Adequacy Decisions: In some cases, data may be transferred to countries that have been deemed by regulatory authorities to provide adequate data protection.

Your Rights Regarding International Transfers

If applicable, you may request further information about the safeguards we use for international transfers by contacting [support@pinitmap.net].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified via email or through the Service. Continued use of PinIt after updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Your Rights Under GDPR & CCPA

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you may have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• The right to restrict or object to processing of your personal data.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal data (California residents).

Contact support@pinitmap.net to exercise these rights.

Third-Party Links & Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@pinitmap.net