Privacy Policy
Effective as of 2nd of April, 2024.This Privacy Policy explains how Backgroundo (this Software) & ITfitz Limited ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information about users ("you" or "your") of our web application ("the Service").
1. Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:
Account information when you sign up for an account, which includes your email address, password, name, and email preferences. If you sign up through a third-party service, like Google or Apple, we’ll collect the information from them that you authorize.
Payment information if you are a paying customer, which includes payment transaction history and limited payment card information - this data is only specific to our service.
Log data and device information, which includes internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser versions, and operating system and platform.
Sales and support data, which is the personal data you share with us when you interact with our customer support and sales teams.
Usage data which includes information about how you use our products and services, such as the features you use, the links you click on, the pages you visit, and the search terms you enter while using Backgroundo.
Cookie information and other identifiers to enable our systems to recognize your browser or device and provide, protect, and improve our products.
Other information you provide directly to us. You may have the option to submit additional information as you use our products. For example, you may choose to participate in surveys where you can provide feedback on our products.
2. Use of Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Maintain the Service: Ensure the Service functions correctly and efficiently.
- To Improve and Personalize the Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience.
- To Communicate with You: Respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and send updates.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet regulatory requirements and enforce our Terms of Service.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share or disclose your information in the following circumstances: With our service providers and partners who assist us in operating the Service. In response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal obligation. To protect the rights, property, or safety of Backgroundo & ITfitz Limited, our users, or others.
4. Data Retention
We retain the information we collect for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
6. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Backgroundo or ITfitz Limited. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
7. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for use by children, or any persons under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from persons under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email (if you have provided one) or by placing a prominent notice on our Service prior to the change becoming effective.
9. Contact Information
You can contact us with questions relating to this Privacy Policy or requests to exercise your privacy rights by emailing backgroundo@googlegroups.com.