Last Modified: 26.10.2023
Commitment to User Privacy
A2zip, hereinafter referred to as "the Company," places paramount importance on the privacy of individuals interacting with its Installation product, extension, and Offered Software. In line with this commitment, the Company adheres to all relevant data protection and privacy regulations, including but not limited to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as dictated by the user's jurisdiction.
This Privacy Notice (herein referred to as the "Notice") provides a comprehensive overview of the Company's practices concerning the collection, use, disclosure, and safeguarding of Personal Data in connection with the use of its Installation product, extension, and Offered Software, as defined in the Company's Terms of Use (the "Terms").
Users are strongly advised to thoroughly review this Notice prior to downloading, accessing, or utilizing the Company's products and services. For residents of California subject to the CCPA, a dedicated CCPA Privacy Notice is available for consultation, providing jurisdiction-specific details.
Data Handling Practices
When users engage with the Company's Installation product, extension, or download and utilize the Offered Software, certain data may be collected. This data falls into two primary categories: Personal Data and Non-Personal Data.
Personal Data refers to any information that can directly or indirectly identify an individual, including but not limited to online identifiers such as IP addresses.
Non-Personal Data, conversely, refers to data that is either unidentifiable or aggregated. This may include technical data transmitted by the user's device, which is not used to identify individuals.
The collection of all Personal Data adheres to the following lawful principles as outlined in the GDPR:
Specific Data Collected and Its Purpose
The following section details the specific categories of data collected by the Company and the underlying purposes for their collection.
Technical Data: When utilizing the Company's Installation product, extension, or Offered Software, certain technical data may be automatically transmitted. This includes, but is not limited to:
* Date and time stamp
* Device type and operating system
* Approximate geographical location
* Traffic source leading to the Installation product or extension
* Language preferences
* Applications installed on the device
This technical data is primarily used for operational purposes, such as enhancing and upgrading the Company's products and services, administering internal statistics, and optimizing the user experience.
* Online Identifiers: The Company may collect online identifiers, such as IP (Internet Protocol) addresses and/or MAC (Media Access Control) addresses. This data may be collected directly by the Company or through trusted third-party service providers, as detailed in the "Data Sharing" section below.
The processing of online identifiers is necessary for the Company's legitimate interest in ensuring the effective operation and provision of its Installation product, extension, and Offered Software. This includes, but is not limited to:
* Examining and tracking installations to ensure compatibility with the user's device
* Determining the appropriate Offered Software and version for the user's device
* Correlating errors with specific information for debugging purposes
* Generating and analyzing statistics to enhance, customize, and further develop the Installation product, extension, and Offered Software
* Conducting research, performing statistical analysis, detecting fraudulent activities, and addressing security concerns
* Calculating payments due to the Company's business partners
The Company implements industry-standard practices to anonymize and protect IP addresses. IP addresses are stored in a manner that prevents direct identification and are immediately anonymized upon collection.
* Contact Information: Users who choose to contact the Company through the provided channels may be asked to furnish certain information, such as their name, organization name, and email address.
This information is processed solely for the purpose of responding to user inquiries and providing the requested service or information. Correspondence may be retained for legitimate purposes, such as addressing potential claims or improving the Company's products and services.
Data Transfer
The Company may store or process collected Personal Data in various locations globally, including the United States and the European Economic Area (EEA). For residents of the EEA, the Company implements appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to ensure an adequate level of protection for Personal Data when transferred outside the EEA, in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.
Data Security
The Company prioritizes data security and implements industry-standard technical and administrative security measures to protect Personal Data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is entirely secure. While the Company strives to protect Personal Data, it cannot guarantee absolute security and is not responsible for unauthorized access or abuse of its products and services. Users who believe their privacy has been compromised should immediately contact the Company at [email protected].
Data Retention
The Company retains Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Notice, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements, subject to relevant laws and user instructions. This Notice should not be interpreted as a commitment to store information indefinitely, and the Company may, at its discretion, delete or cease recording and storing any and all information.
Data Sharing
The Company may share Personal Data with third parties only in the following limited circumstances:
* Regulatory Process: Disclosure of Personal Data may be required by law, legal process, or government request, or to establish, exercise, or defend the Company's legal rights or the rights of third parties. This may include sharing information to prevent or detect illegal activities or suspected fraud.
* Service Providers: The Company may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist in providing and improving its products and services. These service providers are authorized to process Personal Data only on behalf of the Company and in accordance with its explicit instructions. They are strictly prohibited from using Personal Data for any other purpose.
* User Consent: The Company may share Personal Data with third parties if it has obtained explicit consent from the user to do so. If information is shared based on user consent, the use of that Personal Data is subject to the privacy policies of those third parties.
* Affiliates: The Company may share Personal Data with its affiliated companies, such as its parent company, subsidiaries, or other companies under common control, but only if and when relevant and necessary to provide and improve its products and services.
* Corporate Transactions: The Company may disclose Personal Data in connection with a corporate transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets. In such cases, the Company will ensure that Personal Data is protected in accordance with applicable law.
* Payment Fraud Exposure: The Company may share online identifiers with its business partners for the purpose of preventing and detecting fraud, as well as for calculating payments.
User Rights Pertaining to Personal Data
Depending on their jurisdiction and applicable data protection laws, users may have certain rights regarding their Personal Data processed by the Company. These rights may include:
* The right to access their Personal Data held by the Company.
* The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data.
* The right to erasure (the "Right to be Forgotten") under certain circumstances, such as when Personal Data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or when consent is withdrawn.
* The right to restrict the processing of their Personal Data under certain circumstances, such as when the accuracy of the Personal Data is contested or when processing is objected to based on legitimate interests.
* The right to data portability, meaning the right to receive their Personal Data provided to the Company in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and the right to transmit that data to another controller without hindrance, where technically feasible.
* The right to object to the processing of their Personal Data based on the Company's legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
* The right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
* The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if they believe that the processing of their Personal Data infringes applicable data protection laws.
Users can exercise any of their rights regarding their Personal Data by completing the Request to Exercise Rights form, accessible via the provided link, and submitting it to the Company's privacy team at [email protected].
Users should note that:
* The Company may require additional information to verify their identity or locate the relevant Personal Data.
* Processing requests may take time to ensure coherence with relevant privacy laws.
* The Company may reject requests that are unfounded, excessive, or otherwise not permissible under applicable law.
Children's Data
The Company does not knowingly collect or store Personal Data from children, specifically those under the age of sixteen (16) as defined under relevant laws. If the Company becomes aware that a child has shared Personal Data, it will delete such data. Users under the age of eighteen (18) should review this Notice with their parent or legal guardian.
Do Not Track Disclosure
The Company's Installation product, extension, and Offered Software do not respond to Do Not Track signals. Further information about Do Not Track can be found at www.allaboutdnt.com.
Modifications to this Privacy Notice
The Company may amend or update this Notice at its sole discretion or as required by relevant laws. The "Last Modified" date at the beginning of this Notice reflects the date of the latest revision. The Company will provide notice of material changes to this Notice through appropriate channels, such as by posting the revised Notice on its website or through its products and services.