This Privacy Policy outlines the practices and procedures concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you engage with the phonesguides.com website (referred to as the “Service”). It also elucidates your privacy rights and the protective measures in place according to relevant laws.

By utilizing the Service, you agree to the collection and utilization of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Terms beginning with a capital letter have specific meanings as defined under certain conditions. Regardless of singular or plural usage, these definitions remain consistent.

Definitions

For the purpose of this Privacy Policy:

“Account” refers to a distinct account established for you to access our Service or specific sections of it.

“Affiliate” implies an entity that holds, is held by, or shares common control with another party. “Control” signifies ownership of 50% or more of shares, equity interest, or other securities entitling voting rights for selecting directors or managing authority.

“Company” (referred to as “the Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our” in this document) denotes PhonesGuides.

“Cookies” represent small files placed on your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, encompassing details of your browsing history and serving various purposes.

“Country” pertains to Alabama, United States.

“Device” indicates any tool capable of accessing the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet.

“Personal Data” encompasses any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.

“Service” pertains to the Website.

“Service Provider” refers to any natural or legal person processing data on behalf of the Company, including third-party entities or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate, provide, or analyze the Service.

“Usage Data” encompasses data automatically collected, generated by utilizing the Service or its infrastructure (e.g., page visit duration).

“Website” refers to phonesguides.com, accessible via https://phonesguides.com/.

“You” denotes the individual accessing or using the Service, or the entity (such as a company) on whose behalf the individual accesses or uses the Service.

Third Party Advertising

Google, a third-party vendor on our site, utilizes cookies (known as DART cookies) to deliver ads to our site visitors based on their interactions with https://phonesguides.com/ and other websites. Visitors have the option to opt out of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Collection and Use of Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

During your interaction with Our Service, We may solicit certain personally identifiable information that can be utilized to contact or identify you. Such information may include, but is not confined to:

  • Usage Data

Usage Data

Our Service automatically collects Usage Data when in use. This may include:

  • Your Device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages of our Service visited by you
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Duration spent on specific pages
  • Unique device identifiers
  • Other diagnostic data

When accessing the Service via a mobile device, certain information may be gathered automatically, including:

  • Type of mobile device utilized
  • Unique ID of your mobile device
  • IP address of your mobile device
  • Mobile operating system details
  • Type of mobile internet browser employed
  • Other diagnostic data

We may also gather information transmitted by your browser each time you visit our Service or access it through a mobile device.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

Our Service employs Cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on the Service, store information, and enhance and analyze its functionality. These technologies may include:

  • Cookies or Browser Cookies: Small files stored on your Device. You can configure your browser to decline all Cookies or signal when a Cookie is being sent. However, failure to accept Cookies may limit your access to certain parts of our Service.
  • Web Beacons: Small electronic files (also known as clear gifs, pixel tags, or single-pixel gifs) embedded in certain sections of our Service or emails, facilitating user count and other related website statistics.

Cookies may be categorized as “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device even after you go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted upon closing your web browser.

We utilize both Session and Persistent Cookies for the following purposes:

  • Necessary / Essential Cookies: Crucial for providing services available through the Website, ensuring user authentication, and preventing fraudulent account usage.
  • Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies: Identify user acceptance of cookie usage on the Website.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember user choices on the Website, such as login details or language preference, to deliver a personalized experience and eliminate the need for repeated preference entry.

For comprehensive information about the cookies we employ and your options regarding them, please consult our Cookies Policy or the Cookies section of our Privacy Policy.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may employ Personal Data for various purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Service provision and maintenance, encompassing monitoring Service usage.
  • Account management, enabling registration and access to specific Service features.
  • Contract performance, including purchase contract fulfillment and other agreements entered with you via the Service.
  • Communication with you via email, telephone calls, SMS, or equivalent electronic communication methods regarding updates, informational notices, or other relevant communications.
  • Provision of news, special offers, and general information regarding goods, services, and events similar to those previously purchased or inquired about.
  • Handling and managing your requests submitted to us.
  • Business transfers, including mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, where Personal Data may be transferred.
  • Other purposes such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, evaluating promotional campaign effectiveness, and improving Service, products, services, marketing, and user experience.

We may share your personal information in various circumstances, including but not limited to:

  • Service Providers: Collaborating with service providers to monitor and analyze Service usage, and to contact you.
  • Business Transfers: Sharing or transferring personal information in connection with, or during negotiations concerning, mergers, asset sales, financing, or acquisitions.
  • Affiliates: Sharing information with affiliated entities, subject to adherence to this Privacy Policy.
  • Business Partners: Sharing information with business partners to offer specific products, services, or promotions.
  • Other Users: Personal information shared publicly or during interaction in public areas of the Service may be viewed by all users and distributed publicly.
  • With Your Consent: Disclosure of personal information for other purposes upon your consent.

Retention of Your Personal Data

The Company will retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will use and retain your Personal Data to the extent required for legal compliance, dispute resolution, enforcement of legal agreements and policies, or other legitimate purposes.

Usage Data may be retained for internal analysis purposes, typically for a shorter duration unless utilized to enhance security, improve Service functionality, or required by law.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be processed and stored at locations where the Company and involved parties operate. Consequently, your data may be transferred to, and maintained on, devices situated outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction with differing data protection laws.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy, followed by your provision of such information, signifies agreement to such transfer.

The Company will take all reasonably necessary measures to ensure secure treatment of your data in line with this Privacy Policy. No transfer of your Personal Data will occur to an organization or country lacking adequate controls, including data and personal information security measures.

Data Deletion

You possess the right to request deletion of Personal Data collected about you. Our Service may offer functionality enabling you to delete specific information through self-service features.

You can update, amend, or delete your information anytime by accessing your Account settings if available. Alternatively, you may contact Us to request access, correction, or deletion of any provided personal information.

Please note, however, that certain information may be retained as required by legal obligation or lawful basis.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

In cases of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before such transfer occurs, ensuring adherence to this Privacy Policy.

Law Enforcement

Under certain circumstances, the Company may disclose your Personal Data if mandated by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court or government agencies).

Other Legal Requirements

The Company may disclose your Personal Data in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect and defend Company rights or property
  • Prevent or investigate potential wrongdoing related to the Service
  • Safeguard personal safety of Service users or the public
  • Protect against legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

While We endeavor to utilize commercially acceptable means for protecting your Personal Data, it’s important to acknowledge that no method of transmission over the Internet, or electronic storage, can guarantee 100% security. Consequently, while We strive to maintain secure practices, absolute security cannot be assured.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not target individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware of your child providing Personal Data to Us without parental consent, please contact Us immediately. Upon verification, We will take steps to remove such information from our servers.

In instances where consent is a legal basis for processing your information and your country necessitates parental consent, We may require such consent before collecting and utilizing information.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may feature links to third-party websites not operated by Us. Upon clicking such links, you will be redirected to third-party sites with their own Privacy Policies. We strongly advise reviewing the Privacy Policy of each website visited.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites or services.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy may undergo updates periodically. Notification of any changes will be provided by posting the revised Privacy Policy on this page.

You will be notified via email and/or prominent notice on Our Service prior to changes taking effect. The “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy will be revised accordingly.

It is recommended to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any alterations. Changes to this Privacy Policy become effective upon posting on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

By email: phonesguides5@gmail.com