Privacy Policy » MYUSGC

1. Introduction

This document outlines our commitment to safeguarding your privacy at MyUSGC (""we"", ""us"" or ""our"") concerning our offerings and digital platform (the ""Platform""). Upholding your privacy and the confidentiality of any information shared is paramount to us in facilitating our services and managing the Platform.

Our Website/Platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. We advise reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties before engaging with them, as we do not bear responsibility for their privacy practices.

Any information collected and stored by us through our Platform is treated with utmost confidentiality. We employ rigorous technical, security, and organizational measures to safeguard Personal Data (as defined below) against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, as well as against loss, damage, or theft.

2. Website/Platform Users

2.1. General

This section delineates how Personal Data is collected from various groups interacting with the Platform: visitors (""Visitors""), users (""Users""), and business affiliates (e.g., affiliates, advertisers, publishers, advertising agencies, and platforms) utilizing our services (collectively referred to as ""Partners""). For the purposes herein, Personal Data may include but is not limited to: IP addresses, names, addresses, phone numbers, interests, lead data, and the nature of the relationship between us and Visitors, Users, and/or Partners, as defined by applicable data protection regulations or laws.

2.2. Collection and Utilization

By using the Website Platform, you consent to the collection and utilization of your Personal Data as described herein. If you disagree with these terms, please refrain from using the Platform. Where required by law, we will seek explicit consent for processing Personal Data collected on the Platform or volunteered by you. Note that your consent is voluntary, but withholding it may limit access to the Platform. We may collect, analyze, and record Visitor information, including IP addresses and cookie data (refer to: Cookie Policy below). Additionally, we may gather data voluntarily provided by you through our Platform's forms, such as during subscription or service sign-up processes. We compile information on Platform visits, including Visitor numbers, geographical data, session durations, and page interactions.

2.3. Personal Data Processing Objectives

We may process Personal Data to enhance, personalize, and manage our Platform and services. This includes using your data, along with operational insights, to refine service accuracy, communicate updates, offer support, fulfill contractual obligations, collaborate with Partners, and ensure compliance with our Terms of Use and policies. We may also engage in personalized marketing efforts based on your preferences and behavior.

We commit to processing Personal Data only when legally justified.

The following list outlines the purposes and legal bases for processing Personal Data:

Purpose:

Legal Basis Registration for Platform account access Your consent; Necessary for Service performance or contract fulfillment.
Provision and utilization of Platform services Necessary for Service performance or contract fulfillment.
Operational communications Necessary for Service performance or contract fulfillment.
Response to queries, requests, and complaints Legitimate interests pursued by us or third parties (including Partners).
Tailored services, advertising, and marketing Legitimate interests pursued by us or third parties (including Partners); Your consent.
Service improvement and development Consent-based; Legitimate interests pursued by us or third parties (including Partners).
Advertising and marketing dissemination Your consent. Marketing campaign effectiveness analysis Legitimate interests pursued by us or third parties (including Partners).
Supporting Platform operations and activities Legitimate interests pursued by us or third parties (including Partners).
Statistical analysis Legitimate interests pursued by us. Protection of interests, rights, and assets Legitimate interests pursued by us or third parties (including Partners).

2.4. Personal Data Sharing

We may share Personal Data with service providers, Partners, or contractors to fulfill service requests, analyze Platform and Partner website usage, and conduct business operations.

For Users located in the European Data Region, Personal Data processing complies with GDPR and applicable Data Protection Laws and Regulations.

Personal Data may be transferred to third countries or international organizations, with appropriate measures taken to protect data subjects' rights.

You may request details on data protection safeguards by emailing us at the address provided below.

3.Partners

3.1. Collaborators

To effectively deliver our Services and collaborate with our Partners, we may acquire various types of data from them. Partners have the capability to share anonymized data regarding their users, visitors, and/or customers (""Data""). Throughout their utilization of our Services, Partners may transmit their and/or their users', visitors', and/or customers' information via API or other electronic means. It is imperative that Partners refrain from utilizing the Services to gather or retain personally identifiable information (information that can identify an individual) or transmitting such data to us. This data assists us in identifying the Partner and/or its users, visitors, and/or customers to deliver Services, support, communication, sales and marketing efforts, billing (if necessary), and to fulfill contractual obligations with the respective Partner. Moreover, access to information concerning the Partner’s users, visitors, and/or customers will only be granted once pseudonymized by the Partner, unless explicitly consented by the users, visitors, and/or customers, or mandated by law and/or legal authority.

Partners are aware that: (i) the Service is not an archival or file storage service, and we are not obliged to preserve or backup the Data uploaded, imported, or posted by the Partner, or generated during their use of the Service; (ii) it is the Partner's responsibility to back up the Data; and (iii) any Data that has been deleted at our discretion or as mandated by law and/or legal authority will result in loss of access.

Partners recognize and acknowledge that the Internet and its communications may lack security, providing opportunities for unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, and stored data. Information transmitted through the Internet or stored on any connected equipment may not remain confidential, and we do not guarantee privacy, security, authenticity, non-corruption, or non-destruction of such information. Any use of information transmitted over the Internet is at the Partner's own risk, and we disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences or losses arising from Internet use.

3.2. Personal Data Management

We rely on Partner consent or representations that the necessary consent from their users, visitors, and/or customers has been obtained to process Personal Data. Additionally, Personal Data processing may occur to fulfill contractual obligations with Partners or as required by law.

Furthermore, Personal Data may be processed based on our or our Partners' legitimate interests, provided these interests do not override the individual’s data protection rights as determined by applicable jurisdiction.

Partners acknowledge that the Data provided to us may include personally identifying information or personal data, as defined by relevant laws governing data usage. By granting us a non-exclusive right and license to process the Data, Partners authorize us to use, reproduce, display, transmit, and store the Data for Service provision. We may redact, anonymize, and/or aggregate the Data to enhance product and service development and quality improvement initiatives. Partners affirm that they have lawfully obtained personally identifying information, disclosed relevant data usage policies, and own or have acquired intellectual property rights to the Data provided.

3.3. Controller/Processor Roles

We may function as either a Processor or Controller, as defined in data protection regulations:

For data provided directly by Visitors and/or Users, we assume the role of Controller.
For data provided by Partners, including their users', visitors', and/or customers' data, we act as Processor.
All data collected is securely stored, with hosting performed in compliance with strict security standards.
We employ physical, technical, and organizational safeguards against unauthorized access, alteration, or processing of Partner and Personal Data.
Prompt notification will be provided to Partners in case of known unauthorized data access.

3.4. Third-Party Data Protection

When Partners process Personal Data as part of third-party platform usage, they must adhere to GDPR and/or Data Protection Laws and Regulations. Partners are obligated to:

Comply with processing instructions from the third-party platform.
Ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent unauthorized processing.
Inform us and the third-party platform of any data breaches.
Obtain consent for data processing outside the European Economic Area.
Respect recipients' preferences regarding electronic marketing communications.

4.Security

We implement administrative, organizational, and technical safeguards to protect Personal Data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. When sharing data with third parties, we ensure similar levels of data protection through contractual obligations.

5.Cookies

Refer to our Cookie Policy for details on the types of cookies and tracking technologies utilized on the Website.

6. External Links

Visitors and Users should exercise caution when accessing external sites linked from our Website, as we cannot control their content or privacy policies. It is advisable to review the privacy policies of such sites before disclosing Personal Data.

7. Retention and Deletion

We retain data only as long as necessary or required by law. Users and Partners are responsible for deleting data when necessary. Upon termination of a Partner's account, related Personal Data will be deleted in accordance with legal requirements and internal policies.

8.Rights Regarding Personal Data

Individuals have rights concerning their Personal Data, including access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection, and withdrawal of consent. Requests to exercise these rights should be sent to the provided email address.

Advertising and Marketing We may utilize Personal Data for advertising and marketing purposes, subject to consent withdrawal.

9. Policy Acceptance

By using the Website or Services, Visitors, Users, and Partners agree to this Policy. Changes to the Policy will be effective upon publication, and continued usage implies acceptance of revisions.

10. Legal Obligations

Personal Data may be disclosed without prior consent when legally required to protect rights or property.

11. Data Protection Officer

For privacy and data protection matters, contact our Data Protection Officer at the provided email address - [email protected]