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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 10 August 2024

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") outlines the data collection practices of PrimeSweepsCa.com (referred to as "Website," "we," "our," or "us") in connection with your use of the Website. It describes how we collect, use, and share information when you engage with any feature, content, offer, element, or service available on the Website (collectively, the "Services"). The section headings provided are for ease of navigation and do not affect the interpretation of this Policy.

We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time, at our sole discretion. Any changes will be posted on the Website, with the “Last Updated” date updated accordingly. Your continued access to or use of the Website after the Policy has been updated constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. For significant changes, we will provide a more prominent notice on the Website at least seven (7) days before the changes take effect.

Terms of Use

This Privacy Policy is an integral part of the Website's Terms of Service (the "Terms"), which can be reviewed at: Terms Of Service. Any capitalized terms used in this Privacy Policy that are not defined here will have the meanings given to them in the Terms.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide to Us

When you visit the Website or use the Services, we may collect information in the following ways:

  1. Personal Information: Some Services require you to provide Personal Information. This information is collected either through your specific and active consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters or promotional material) or upon your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. Personal Information includes, but is not limited to, your name, email address, phone number, and physical address. In some jurisdictions, IP addresses may also be considered Personal Information. While we handle IP addresses with the same level of privacy as Personal Information, we do not use them for identification or personalization purposes.

2. Third-Party Forms and Services

The Website may list, rate, and compare various third-party businesses, brands, and their products or services (collectively, "Partners"). Occasionally, we may offer services or products from these Partners via online forms. The information you provide on these forms will be used to facilitate your engagement with the relevant Partner ("Lead"). If you choose to interact with a Partner by clicking their icon or tab, you may be directed to a landing page owned and operated by the Partner (the "Landing Page"). On these Landing Pages, you may be prompted to provide Personal Information, which will be collected directly by the Partner. We advise you to review the Partner's privacy policy to understand how they handle your information.

3. Contact Us

If you contact us through an online form, email, feedback feature, or other means, you may be required to provide Personal Information, such as your name and email address. This information, along with the content of your communication, will be used to address your request and for our legitimate business purposes, as detailed in Sections 4 and 5 of this Privacy Policy.

4. Blogs, Newsletters, Surveys, and Promotions

The Website may feature blogs, reviews, articles, newsletters, and surveys related to our services, Partners, and products. Your interaction with these features, such as responding to blog posts or subscribing to newsletters, may require you to provide Personal Information. This information will be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy and any applicable third-party privacy policies.

Information We Collect from You

We collect various types of information about your use of the Services and your interaction with the Website, as outlined below:

1. Device Information

To ensure compatibility and optimize user experience, we collect information about your device, including:

  1. Device type and version
  2. Operating system type and version
  3. Language settings
  4. Browser type and version
  5. Screen resolution
  6. Information from user agents

2. Interactions and Usage

To enhance and operate the Website, as well as to synchronize with our Partners and affiliates, we collect data on:

  1. URLs directing you to or from the Website
  2. Internal URLs visited and actions taken (e.g., views or clicks)
  3. Date and time of Website use
  4. Timing of clicks and page views

3. Log Files

We collect information through server log files and tracking technologies such as pixel tags. This data helps us analyze trends and user engagement with the Website. Information collected may include:

  1. Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
  2. Geographic location (country, region, language)
  3. Fraud detection (IP addresses flagged for anti-fraud purposes)

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website uses cookies and other tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixel tags) implemented by us or third parties. Cookies are small files sent to your computer that help recognize your browser upon return visits. They store your online preferences and interaction details. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are sent. However, disabling cookies may impact the functionality of the Website. Pixel tags track website activity and email interactions and are often used in conjunction with cookies. For more information on cookies and tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

5. Information We Receive from Third Parties

To facilitate synchronization and interaction with third parties, we may receive information such as:

  1. Internal user identifiers generated by our system (not unique identifiers)
  2. Summary of actions taken (clicks, purchases, views, form submissions, or phone calls)
  3. Phone numbers from click-to-call services used for referral tracking (without additional personal information)

We use this information to resolve referrals and ensure successful interactions with our Partners. Except for this purpose, we do not use this information unless you provide explicit consent.

Consent, Choice, and Modifications

You are not legally required to provide us with Personal Information, and you acknowledge that doing so is voluntary. Additionally, you are not obligated to use the Website. By using the Website and engaging with the Services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our information practices described herein. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please refrain from accessing or using the Website or Services.

Some Services may require you to provide specific Personal Information. You have the option to choose whether or not to use these Services. Even if you provide Personal Information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. For details on how to opt out and withdraw consent, please refer to Section 8 below.

The Way We Use Personal Information

In addition to the uses described elsewhere in this Privacy Policy, we use Personal Information (collectively with other collected information, "Your Information") in the following ways:

  1. To provide and improve the Website and Services: This includes administering and enhancing the Website, tracking referrals and ads, validating users, conducting anti-fraud monitoring, responding to inquiries, and authenticating user access.

Sharing Your Information with Third Parties

We do not share Personal Information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

1. Data Storage and Security Platforms

We use third-party cloud and storage services to store Your Information. This may involve sharing information with entities located worldwide, including in the US. These entities, such as Amazon Web Services (Privacy Shield certified, with their privacy policy available at https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/), adhere to strict privacy and security standards. Their practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

2. Social Media Platforms

We may share non-identified information with social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn) for marketing and operational purposes. These platforms may independently collect and combine this information with your Personal Information based on your separate consent. Such actions and any resulting Personal Information are subject to the social media platforms' privacy policies.

3. Other Third Parties

We may share Your Information with third parties that assist with business operations (e.g., customer service providers, email or phone administration). These third parties are required to provide their own privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing. They may operate globally and adhere to their own privacy practices.

4. Enforcement

We may disclose Your Personal Information to third parties if we believe it is necessary to:

  1. Comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes
  2. Enforce our Terms of Use, including investigating violations
  3. Address fraud or security issues
  4. Protect the rights, property, or safety of PrimeSweepsCa.com, our affiliated entities, users, or the public

5. Partners and Products

If you submit an online form to receive additional information about a service or product, we may share this information with the relevant Partner or provider of the corresponding product. You acknowledge that:

  1. Partners may contact you using the information you provided
  2. We do not control how Partners contact you or the content of such communications
  3. Each Partner is required to provide its own privacy policy, which may differ from this Privacy Policy
  4. Partners may be located and operate globally

6. Third-Party Data Collection and Analytics

We may engage third parties to provide services, features, or technologies on our Website. These third parties may collect data on our behalf, including information about visitors’ engagement with our content and features, as part of their service delivery. This can occur when we use or integrate third-party technologies, services, or features, or when we grant these third parties access to our Website or technology for specific purposes, as detailed in this Privacy Policy or on the Website.

We utilize analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to better understand user behavior on our Website and Services. These tools help us track interactions, including page views, clicks, touch movements, scrolling, and keystrokes. The privacy practices of these tools are governed by their own policies, and they may use cookies to deliver their services.

For more information about cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy. To learn more about Google cookies, click here. To opt out of Google Analytics, click here.

Links to and Interaction with Third-Party Properties

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, content, and other online properties (collectively, "Third-Party Properties"), including those of our Partners. Any data associated with your interactions with these Third-Party Properties, as well as any Personal Information you provide on such sites, is shared with the third parties involved. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties or the data collection practices of their Third-Party Properties. We encourage you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of each Third-Party Property you choose to interact with.

Information Security

We, along with our third-party services and affiliate entities, implement data security systems and procedures to protect the information transmitted, processed, and stored on the Website and our servers. For instance, the Website is encrypted using SSL, and similar protections are applied to information in transit. We periodically review our data collection and security practices, utilize third-party services with established security standards and certifications, and restrict access to data within our organization. While these measures help reduce the risk of security breaches, no system can guarantee absolute security. Therefore, we cannot assure that the Website or our servers are completely immune to unauthorized access or other security risks.