Privacy Policy - Market Your Territory

Privacy Policy for Market Your Territory

Effective Date:

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines the practices of Market Your Territory (“we,” “us,” “our”), located in Wisconsin, concerning the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information from individuals (“you,” “your”) who visit our website, including all its subpages and successor pages (collectively, the “Site”), or who use or inquire about our services.

The primary purpose of this document is to provide transparency regarding our data handling procedures, ensuring you are fully informed about how your personal information is managed when you interact with our digital properties and services. This policy applies to personal information gathered through our Site and in connection with the services we offer directly, such as website design, web hosting, AI chatbots, and missed call text back services.

It is important to distinguish the scope of this Privacy Policy. It governs the data we collect for our own business purposes, where we act as the data controller. This policy does not extend to data that we may process on behalf of our clients when they utilize our services (for example, data hosted on servers as part of our web hosting service, or data processed by an AI chatbot deployed for a client). Such processing activities, where we act as a data processor, are governed by separate, specific agreements with our clients, including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), which detail our mutual obligations. This distinction is fundamental to understanding the context of our data processing activities and ensuring clarity regarding legal responsibilities.

By accessing and using our Site, you signify your consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy and agree to its provisions. While this general acceptance applies to your interaction with the Site, it is important to note that specific data processing activities, such as those related to marketing communications or the use of certain types of cookies, will be subject to more explicit and granular consent mechanisms as detailed further within this policy. This approach ensures that your consent is appropriately obtained in line with applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information to provide and improve our Site and services. The information we collect can be categorized as follows:

2.1. Information You Provide Directly to Us

Contact Forms & Email Inquiries: When you contact us through forms on our Site or via direct email, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, company name (if applicable), the content of your message or inquiry, and any files you may attach. We aim to collect only information that is pertinent to addressing your query or request.
Email Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletters or mailing lists, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name if you choose to provide it for personalization purposes.
Service Inquiries & Engagement: When you inquire about or engage our services, we may collect detailed information necessary to understand your requirements and facilitate service provision. This can include your business details, project specifications, existing website information, contact preferences, and, if applicable, payment information. Payment transactions are typically processed through third-party payment processors, and we generally do not store full payment card details on our servers; this will be clarified at the point of payment.
Article Comments & User Content: If you choose to post comments on articles or contribute content in public areas of our Site, we will collect the information you voluntarily provide.
Account Registration: If our Site offers account creation, we will collect information necessary for registration, such as your chosen username, password, and contact details.

2.2. Information We Collect Automatically (Usage Information)

When you visit or interact with our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your usage of our Site:

Log Files & Device Information: This includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers (such as model and manufacturer), Internet Service Provider (ISP), referring and exit pages, date and time stamps of your visits, and clickstream data. This information is standard for web server operations and is used for system administration, security, and basic analytics.
Website Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our Site, such as the pages you view, the features you use, the time spent on specific pages, the links you click, and other actions you take. This helps us understand user engagement and improve site navigation and content.
Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information. Detailed information about our use of these technologies is provided in Section 4 (“Cookies and Tracking Technologies”) of this policy.

2.3. Information Collected Via Specific Services Integrated into Our Site

Google Analytics: Our Site uses Google Analytics to help us analyze website traffic and user interaction. Google Analytics may collect anonymized IP addresses (if configured for anonymization), aggregated demographic data (if you have enabled this in your Google settings and consented), and detailed user interaction data. Further details are provided in Section 5 (“Use of Google Analytics”).

The clear separation between information you actively provide and information collected automatically is intended to enhance your understanding of our data collection practices. We encourage you to consider the nature of information, particularly if it could be deemed sensitive, before submitting it through general contact forms or chatbots, unless specifically requested for a defined purpose within a secure context.

3. How We Use Your Information (Purposes of Processing)

We use the personal information we collect for various purposes, always aiming to do so transparently and in accordance with applicable laws. The specific purposes for which we process your information include:

To Provide and Maintain Our Site and Services: This includes operating and maintaining the functionality of our website, publishing articles, ensuring technical performance, and delivering the core features of our Site.
To Provide Our Services to You (as a Client/Prospective Client): When you inquire about or engage our services, we use your information to discuss your needs, prepare proposals, scope projects, deliver the contracted services, manage client relationships, and provide ongoing support related to these services. This processing is typically necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
To Respond to Inquiries and Provide Support: We use your information to address questions, concerns, or requests submitted via contact forms, email, chatbots, or other communication channels.
To Send Communications: Subject to your consent or where otherwise permitted by applicable law (for instance, an existing client relationship for communications about similar services), we may use your contact information to send newsletters, marketing materials, updates about our services, and promotional offers. You will always have the option to opt-out of such communications.
To Personalize User Experience: We may use information collected, such as through cookies or your stated preferences, to customize the content you see on our Site or to tailor your experience with our services.
For Analytics and Improvement: We analyze information about how users interact with our Site and services to understand usage patterns, identify areas for improvement, enhance existing offerings, and develop new products, services, features, and functionality. This helps us make our Site and services more effective and user-friendly.
For Security and Fraud Prevention: We process certain information to protect the security and integrity of our Site, services, and user data. This includes monitoring for malicious activity, investigating potential security threats, preventing fraud, and ensuring the safety of our systems and users. This processing is often based on our legitimate interests or legal obligations.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may need to use and retain your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or other legal processes, such as responding to lawful requests from public authorities or enforcing our terms and conditions.
For Account Management: If our Site offers user accounts, we use your information to facilitate account creation, authentication, and ongoing management of your account.

Each of these purposes is linked to a legitimate basis for processing, such as your consent, the necessity to perform a contract, our legitimate business interests (which are not overridden by your rights), or compliance with legal obligations. We strive to be specific about our purposes for collecting data, ensuring that you understand not just what we collect, but why we collect it, fostering a transparent relationship.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and for other purposes as described below.

Definition of Cookies: A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. It enables the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another. Cookies can also be used to track your browsing activity.
Why We Use Cookies: We use cookies for several reasons, including:

To enable essential website features and functionality.
To analyze how our Site is used, allowing us to measure and improve performance (e.g., via Google Analytics).
To store your preferences and settings, making your interactions with our Site more personalized and efficient.
Potentially, for marketing and advertising purposes, to deliver more relevant content and advertisements (subject to your consent).
Types of Cookies Used:

Necessary/Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function correctly. They enable basic functionalities like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and session management. These cookies typically do not require prior consent but are active by default to ensure site operation.
Performance/Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often, the time spent on pages, and if any error messages are encountered. This data is aggregated and typically anonymized, used solely to improve how the website works. Google Analytics cookies fall into this category.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (e.g., your username, language preference, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Marketing/Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be used to track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. We will clearly indicate if we use such cookies and will seek your explicit consent before deploying them.
Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies: Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie, or until you manually delete them.
First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies: First-party cookies are set directly by our Site. Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than our Site, such as by our analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or advertising partners. The use of third-party cookies means that data regarding your interaction may be shared with these third parties.

Consent Information: When you first visit our Site, you may be presented with a cookie notice or banner. By continuing to use our Site after acknowledging the cookie notice, and by providing explicit consent for non-essential cookies through such a banner or a cookie management tool, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. For any cookies that are not strictly necessary for the Site’s operation, particularly those used for analytics, personalization, or marketing, we will seek your affirmative consent before they are placed on your device.
Managing Cookies (Your Choices):

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being sent. You can also usually delete cookies already stored on your device.
Our Site may provide a cookie consent management tool that allows you to customize your cookie preferences for non-essential cookies.
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly or your user experience may be affected.
Web Beacons/Pixels: In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies like web beacons (also known as tracking pixels or clear gifs) on our Site and in our email communications. These are tiny graphics files that contain a unique identifier that enables us to recognize when someone has visited our Site or opened an email that we have sent them. This allows us, for example, to monitor the traffic patterns of users from one page within our Site to another, to deliver or communicate with cookies, to understand whether you have come to our Site from an online advertisement displayed on a third-party website, to improve site performance, and to measure the success of email marketing campaigns.

The language used here aims for clarity, ensuring that you, as a user, can understand what cookies are, why they are used, and how you can manage them. The emphasis on explicit consent for non-essential cookies reflects our commitment to respecting your privacy choices in line with current data protection standards.

5. Use of Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google’s terms of service require that we notify you about our use of Google Analytics and how it collects and processes data.

How Google Analytics Works: Google Analytics uses cookies, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (which may include your IP address, although Google Analytics 4 is designed not to log or store IP addresses by default) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers, which may be located in the United States or other countries.
Purpose of Using Google Analytics: We use the information collected by Google Analytics to evaluate your use of our Site, compile reports on website activity for website operators, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage. This helps us understand user behavior, improve our content, and enhance the overall user experience.
IP Anonymization: To further protect your privacy, we may have activated IP anonymization for Google Analytics on this website. If activated, Google will truncate/anonymize the last octet of the IP address for Member States of the European Union as well as for other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission and storage. This measure is crucial for enhancing user privacy, particularly under regulations like GDPR.
Data Sharing with Google: Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. According to Google, it will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google, particularly if IP anonymization is enabled. As the data controller for our website, we make decisions about Google Analytics configuration, such as data retention settings, while Google acts as a data processor, handling data according to our instructions and its terms of service.
Google’s Privacy Practices: For more detailed information on how Google collects, uses, and protects your data, please review Google’s Privacy Policy and Google’s page on “How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.” We recommend you consult these resources to understand Google’s data practices fully. Links to these resources are typically available on Google’s main policy pages.
Opt-Out Options: You can prevent Google’s collection and use of data (cookies and IP address) by downloading and installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/. Alternatively, you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through any cookie consent tool provided on our Site. Transparency regarding potential data transfers to Google (often to servers in the US) and the provision of accessible opt-out mechanisms are key to maintaining user trust and complying with legal requirements.

6. Web Design and Web Hosting Services (Our Offerings)

This section clarifies how we handle information when you inquire about or engage us for our professional web design or web hosting services.

Information Collected from Prospective Clients: When you express interest in our web design or web hosting services through our Site (e.g., via contact forms, email correspondence, or chatbot interactions), we collect information necessary to understand your needs and prepare a proposal. This typically includes your name, business name, contact details (email, phone number), information about your current website (if any), project requirements, budget considerations, and any other specific details you provide.
Purpose of Collection: We use this information to:

Discuss your project requirements and objectives.
Provide you with relevant information about our services and capabilities.
Prepare and deliver service proposals or quotes.
Answer your questions and address your concerns.
Facilitate the client onboarding process if you choose to engage our services.
Crucial Disclaimer on Client Data Processing (Our Role as Data Processor): It is essential to understand the distinction in our data handling roles:

This Privacy Policy primarily describes how Market Your Territory handles your personal information when you visit our Site, communicate with us, and inquire about our services. In these interactions, we are the data controller.
However, if you engage us to provide web design or, particularly, web hosting services, our role changes concerning the data you entrust to us for those services. For any website content, databases, emails, or other data that you (our client) provide to us or instruct us to process on your behalf (which may contain personal information of your own customers or users), you are the data controller, and Market Your Territory acts as a data processor.
The processing of such client-provided data (where we are the data processor) is not governed by this Privacy Policy. Instead, it will be governed by a separate Data Processing Agreement (DPA) and our overarching Terms of Service. The DPA will detail our specific obligations as a data processor, including the security measures we implement to protect the data we process on your behalf, data breach notification procedures, and how we assist you in meeting your own data protection obligations.

This clear delineation is vital. As a prospective client seeking services like web hosting, understanding that a formal DPA will govern the processing of data you place on our servers provides assurance of our commitment to data protection and clarifies legal responsibilities. It signifies that we understand the importance of data privacy in a B2B context and are prepared to meet the necessary contractual and regulatory obligations when handling your critical data assets. This separation also maintains the focused scope of this website Privacy Policy, preventing its misapplication to complex data processing activities undertaken on behalf of our clients.

7. Sharing Your Information (Disclosure to Third Parties)

We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense of the word. However, we may share your personal information with third parties in certain circumstances, as described below. We strive to limit sharing to what is necessary and to ensure that third parties protect your information.

Service Providers: We engage third-party companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf or to assist us in analyzing how our Site and services are used. These service providers are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide these services to us and are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information. Categories of service providers may include:

Website hosting providers for our own Site.
Email delivery and marketing automation services (for newsletters, service communications).
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, as detailed in Section 5).
Payment processing providers (to facilitate payments for our services; typically, you are directed to their secure platform, and we do not store your full payment card details).
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software providers.
Marketing and advertising partners (e.g., ad networks, social media platforms, if you consent to such cookies or activities that involve sharing for targeted advertising).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation, subpoena, or court order.
Protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of Market Your Territory, our users, or the public.
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Site or our services.
Protect against legal liability.

Business Transfers: If Market Your Territory is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing due diligence, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, sale of company assets, or transition of service to another provider, your personal information may be sold or transferred as part of such a transaction, as permitted by law and/or contract. We will take steps to ensure that the receiving entity honors the commitments made in this Privacy Policy, where feasible.
With Your Explicit Consent: Beyond the scenarios described above, we may share your personal information with other third parties if we have your explicit consent to do so.
Aggregated or De-Identified Data: We may share aggregated or de-identified information, which cannot reasonably be used to identify you, with third parties for various purposes, including research, analytics, industry reporting, or marketing.

It is important to note that some data sharing, particularly in the context of third-party cookies for advertising, might be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under specific privacy laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If our practices fall under such definitions, we will provide necessary notices and opt-out mechanisms as required by those laws (see Section 12 regarding your rights, including any “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” options). For the core services described, our primary mode of operation does not involve selling personal information for monetary consideration.

The following table provides a summary of the categories of third parties with whom we may share your personal information and the purposes for such sharing:

Categories of Third-Party Recipients and Purposes of Sharing

Category of Third Party	Examples of Services Provided	Types of Data Potentially Shared	Purpose of Sharing
Website Hosting Providers	Hosting and maintenance of our Site infrastructure	Website data, potentially including user-provided information stored on the Site, technical logs	To operate and maintain our Site
Email & Communication Providers	Sending newsletters, service announcements, marketing emails	Name, email address, communication preferences	To communicate with you as requested or permitted
Analytics Providers	Website traffic analysis, user behavior tracking	Anonymized IP address (if configured), usage data, cookie data, device information	To understand Site usage, improve user experience, and optimize our services (e.g., Google Analytics)
AI Chatbot Platform Providers	Providing interactive chat functionality on our Site	Conversation content, IP address, device information, any PII shared in chat	To enable chatbot responses, provide support, and improve chatbot performance
Missed Call Text Back Providers	Sending automated SMS responses to missed calls	Phone number, call metadata, SMS content	To acknowledge missed calls and facilitate follow-up communication
Payment Processing Providers	Securely processing payments for services	Name, billing address, payment card details (typically entered directly on processor’s platform)	To process transactions for services purchased
CRM Platform Providers	Managing customer interactions and sales	Contact details, communication history, service interest	To organize and manage client and prospect relationships efficiently
Marketing & Advertising Partners	Delivering targeted advertisements, measuring campaign effectiveness	Cookie data, device identifiers, browsing activity (with consent)	To display relevant ads on our Site or third-party sites, and analyze marketing performance (if applicable)
Legal & Regulatory Authorities	Law enforcement, courts, government agencies	As required by law or legal process	To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests
Successors in Business	Entities involved in merger, acquisition, or asset sale	Relevant business records, including customer and user data	To facilitate a business transition, subject to confidentiality and data protection commitments where possible

This table is intended to enhance transparency regarding our data sharing practices.

8. Data Security

We are committed to protecting the security of your personal information and take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard it against loss, theft, unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. The security measures we implement are chosen based on the sensitivity of the information we collect, process, and store, and the current state of technology.

These measures may include, but are not limited to:

Encryption: Using encryption technologies, such as Secure Socket Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS), to protect data transmitted to and from our Site.
Access Controls: Implementing technical and organizational controls to limit access to personal information to authorized personnel who have a legitimate business need to access it. This includes password protection, multi-factor authentication where appropriate, and role-based access privileges.
Secure Infrastructure: Utilizing secure server environments for storing personal information, with protections against unauthorized access.
Regular Security Reviews: Periodically reviewing our information collection, storage, and processing practices, including physical security measures, to guard against unauthorized access to systems and to identify potential vulnerabilities.
System Monitoring and Patches: Regularly monitoring our systems for potential security threats and applying security patches and updates in a timely manner to address known vulnerabilities.
Incident Response Planning: Maintaining procedures to respond to data security incidents, should they occur.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, it is important to understand that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. The “reasonable measures” standard reflects an ongoing effort to adapt to evolving threats and maintain appropriate safeguards, rather than an assurance of impenetrable security.

You also play a role in protecting your information. If you have an account with us, you are responsible for keeping your password confidential and for notifying us if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.

Given that our business includes offering web hosting and web design services, we understand the critical importance of robust security. The security practices for our own Site reflect a commitment to security that aligns with the expectations of clients who may entrust us with their own data for the services we provide.

9. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law. We do not keep personal information indefinitely without a valid reason.

The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

The duration of our relationship with you: We will generally keep your personal information for as long as you maintain an account with us, are subscribed to our communications, or as long as we are providing services to you.
Our legal and regulatory obligations: Certain laws and regulations may require us to retain specific types of information for set periods (e.g., tax laws, corporate record-keeping requirements, or obligations related to legal proceedings). These legal holds will override our standard retention periods if applicable.
The purpose for which the information was collected: Data is retained as long as it is actively needed for the specific, legitimate purpose for which it was initially gathered. For example, information from a one-time inquiry may be kept for a shorter period than account information for an ongoing client.
Operational needs: We may retain information for a reasonable period for operational purposes, such as for business continuity, dispute resolution, enforcement of our agreements, or for audit and analytical purposes.
Statutes of limitations: We may retain information for periods relevant to applicable statutes of limitations, should legal claims arise.

Examples of how these criteria might apply (these are general and actual periods may vary):

Information provided through contact forms or service inquiries may be retained for as long as necessary to address the inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for follow-up, record-keeping, or if it leads to a client relationship.
Email subscription data (e.g., for newsletters) is retained as long as you remain subscribed. Upon unsubscribing, your information will be removed from active mailing lists in a timely manner, though some residual data may be kept for suppression lists or legal compliance.
Website analytics data collected via tools like Google Analytics is retained according to the data retention settings configured within those platforms, or as long as needed for ongoing trend analysis and site improvement.

Once personal information is no longer necessary for its collected purpose, and we no longer have a legal basis or legitimate business need to retain it, we will take steps to securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our internal data disposal procedures. This approach avoids overly specific day counts for all data types in this public policy, as these can vary based on context and legal updates, while still affirming our commitment to purposeful and limited data retention.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your geographical location and the data protection laws applicable to you (such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) in California, or other local laws), you may have certain rights regarding your personal information that we hold. We are committed to facilitating the exercise of these rights.

These rights may include:

The Right to Be Informed: You have the right to be provided with clear, transparent, and easily understandable information about how we collect and use your personal information. This Privacy Policy aims to fulfill this right.
The Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of that information.
The Right to Rectification: If you believe that any personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or complete it.
The Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information under certain conditions, for example, if the information is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, if you withdraw consent on which the processing was based, or if the information has been unlawfully processed.
The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, for example, if you contest the accuracy of the information or if you have objected to processing, pending verification.
The Right to Data Portability: Where processing is based on your consent or on a contract with you, and the processing is carried out by automated means, you may have the right to receive the personal information you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that information to another data controller.
The Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain situations, particularly where the processing is based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. If you object to processing for direct marketing, we will cease such processing.
Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making and Profiling: You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you, unless certain conditions are met (e.g., it is necessary for a contract, authorized by law, or based on your explicit consent).
The Right to Withdraw Consent: Where our processing of your personal information is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
The Right to Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails or other promotional communications from us at any time by following the “unsubscribe” link or instructions provided in those communications, or by contacting us directly.
The Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights. This means we will not deny you services, charge you different prices, or provide a different level or quality of services because you exercised your rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights:

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about your rights, please contact us using the contact details provided in Section 17 (“Contact Us”) of this Privacy Policy. When you make a request, we may need to take steps to verify your identity to ensure that we are releasing information to the correct person and to protect against fraudulent requests. This verification process is necessary to safeguard your personal information.

We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable data protection law, typically within one month of receipt of your request, although this period may be extended in certain circumstances.

Complaints:

If you believe that our processing of your personal information infringes applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority in your country of residence or the place of the alleged infringement.

The specific rights available to you can vary depending on your jurisdiction. We encourage you to be aware of the rights applicable in your region.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and the services we offer are not directed to, and not intended for, children under the age of 13 (or any higher age threshold stipulated by applicable local law, such as 16 in some European jurisdictions under GDPR for consent purposes).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child below the applicable age threshold without verifiable parental consent, we will take commercially reasonable steps to delete such information from our records as soon as practicable.

If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us using the contact details provided in Section 17 (“Contact Us”). We will work with you to address the issue. This proactive stance, even for services not aimed at children, demonstrates our awareness of regulations like the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar international standards.

12. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. Specifically, our servers, or the servers of our third-party service providers (such as those for website hosting, analytics, or cloud services), may be located in countries including, but not limited to,.

Data protection laws in these countries may differ from the laws of your country of residence. Some countries may not offer the same level of protection for personal information as your own.

If we transfer your personal information from one country to another, particularly from regions like the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland to countries not deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection, we will take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. These safeguards may include:

Relying on adequacy decisions adopted by relevant authorities (e.g., the European Commission) where applicable.
Implementing Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by relevant authorities (such as the European Commission or the UK Information Commissioner’s Office) for transfers of data.
Utilizing other lawful data transfer mechanisms or derogations as permitted by applicable data protection laws.

By using our Site and services, you acknowledge that your personal information may be transferred and processed in countries outside of your own as described herein.

13. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated or controlled by us (“Third-Party Sites”). If you click on a link to a Third-Party Site, you will be directed to that third party’s site.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, security, or practices of any Third-Party Sites or services. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us of the Third-Party Site. This Privacy Policy does not apply to Third-Party Sites.

We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit to understand their data collection, use, and sharing practices before providing any personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, service offerings, legal or regulatory requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes to this Privacy Policy, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy.

If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy – for example, changes that significantly alter how we collect, use, or share your personal information – we will endeavor to provide more prominent notice of such changes before they take effect. This may include sending an email notification to you (if we have your email address on file) or posting a conspicuous notice on our Site. For certain material changes, particularly those that expand our rights to use your data, we may also seek your affirmative consent where required by law.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Your continued use of our Site or our services after any modification to this Privacy Policy has been posted will constitute your acceptance of such modification, subject to any requirements for affirmative consent for material changes.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or if you wish to exercise any of your privacy rights as described in Section 12, please do not hesitate to contact us using the following methods:

Email: marketyourterritory@gmail.com
Contact Form: You may also be able to reach us via a contact form on our Site, if available.

To help us process your request efficiently, please ensure your inquiries are clearly marked (e.g., “Privacy Inquiry,” “Data Subject Access Request,” or “Deletion Request”).