Privacy and Cookie Policy

Effective Date: August 10, 2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy and Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how CentsIQ.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website. This Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
• Professional information (e.g., company name, job title)
• Internet activity information (e.g., browsing history, search history)
• Geolocation data

2.2 Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information directly from you when you submit an inquiry form or interact with our website.

3. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries
• To provide and improve our services
• For marketing and advertising purposes (with your consent)
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our business
• Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law

5. Your Rights

5.1 GDPR Rights (for EEA residents)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Erase your data
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent

5.2 CCPA Rights (for California residents)

You have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Delete personal information held by businesses
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

5.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the EEA or California, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with GDPR and CCPA requirements.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date.”

11. Cookie Policy

11.1 What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

11.2 Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
• Targeting Cookies: May be used by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.

11.3 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the “options” or “preferences” menu of your browser.

11.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please check the third-party websites for more information about these cookies.

11.5 More Information

For more detailed information about the specific cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage them, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights: CentsIQ.com

Email: contact@centsiq.com

13. Additional Information for California Residents

In the past 12 months:

• We have collected the categories of personal information listed in Section 2.
• We have not sold personal information.
• We have disclosed personal information to service providers as described in Section 4.

You may authorize an agent to exercise your rights on your behalf. We may require proof of the agent’s authorization.

14. Acknowledgment and Agreement

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy and Cookie Policy. You agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not use our website or provide any personal information.

We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Policy will constitute your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.