PRIVACY

This Application collects some Personal Data from its Users.

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Policy summary

Personal Data processed for the following purposes and using the following services:

Access to third-party accounts
Facebook account accessPermissions: Access private data; Contact email; Email; Friends About Me; Insights; Interests; List of Friends; Read insights
Contacting the User
Mailing list or newsletterPersonal Data: country; date of birth; email address; first name; last name; Usage Data
Registration and authentication provided directly by this Application
Direct registrationPersonal Data: city; country; county; date of birth; email address; first name; gender; language; last name; password; profile picture; state; User ID; username
User database management
Direct registrationPersonal Data: city; country; county; date of birth; email address; first name; gender; language; last name; password; profile picture; state; User ID; username
DripPersonal Data: Email; Trackers; Usage Data

Information on opting out of interest-based advertising

In addition to any opt-out feature provided by any of the services listed in this document, Users may follow the instructions provided by YourOnlineChoices (EU), the Network Advertising Initiative (US) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (US), DAAC (Canada), DDAI (Japan) or other similar initiatives. Such initiatives allow Users to select their tracking preferences for most of the advertising tools. The Owner thus recommends that Users make use of these resources in addition to the information provided in this document.
The Digital Advertising Alliance offers an application called AppChoices that helps Users to control interest-based advertising on mobile apps.
Users may also opt-out of certain advertising features through applicable device settings, such as the device advertising settings for mobile phones or ads settings in general.
Full policy
Owner and Data Controller
Types of Data collected
Among the types of Personal Data that this Application collects, by itself or through third parties, there are: email address; first name; last name; Usage Data; country; date of birth; Trackers; Email; gender; username; password; state; county; city; profile picture; User ID; language.
Complete details on each type of Personal Data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or by specific explanation texts displayed prior to the Data collection.Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or, in case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using this Application.Unless specified otherwise, all Data requested by this Application is mandatory and failure to provide this Data may make it impossible for this Application to provide its services. In cases where this Application specifically states that some Data is not mandatory, Users are free not to communicate this Data without consequences to the availability or the functioning of the Service.Users who are uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are welcome to contact the Owner.Any use of Cookies or of other tracking tools by this Application or by the owners of third-party services used by this Application serves the purpose of providing the Service required by the User, in addition to any other purposes described in the present document and in the Cookie Policy, if available.
Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published or shared through this Application and confirm that they have the third party consent to provide the Data to the Owner.
Mode and place of processing the Data
Methods of processing
The Owner takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorised destruction of the Data.The Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organisational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Owner, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of this Application (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Owner. The updated list of these parties may be requested from the Owner at any time.

Legal basis of processing
The Owner may process Personal Data relating to Users if one of the following applies:

Users have given their consent for one or more specific purposes. Note: Under some legislations the Owner may be allowed to process Personal Data until the User objects to such processing (“opt-out”), without having to rely on consent or any other of the following legal bases. This, however, does not apply, whenever the processing of Personal Data is subject to European data protection law;
provision of Data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with the User and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof;
processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Owner is subject;
processing is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Owner;
processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner or by a third party.

In any case, the Owner will gladly help to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing, and in particular whether the provision of Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract.

Place
The Data is processed at the Owners operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located.Depending on the Users location, data transfers may involve transferring the Users Data to a country other than their own. To find out more about the place of processing of such transferred Data, Users can check the section containing details about the processing of Personal Data.
Users are also entitled to learn about the legal basis of Data transfers to a country outside the European Union or to any international organisation governed by public international law or set up by two or more countries, such as the UN, and about the security measures taken by the Owner to safeguard their Data.If any such transfer takes place, Users can find out more by checking the relevant sections of this document or enquire with the Owner using the information provided in the contact section.

Retention time
Personal Data shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for.
Therefore:

Personal Data collected for purposes related to the performance of a contract between the Owner and the User shall be retained until such contract has been fully performed.
Personal Data collected for the purposes of the Owner’s legitimate interests shall be retained as long as needed to fulfill such purposes. Users may find specific information regarding the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner within the relevant sections of this document or by contacting the Owner.
processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Owner is subject;
processing is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Owner;
processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner or by a third party.

The Owner may be allowed to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever the User has given consent to such processing, as long as such consent is not withdrawn. Furthermore, the Owner may be obliged to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever required to do so for the performance of a legal obligation or upon order of an authority.Once the retention period expires, Personal Data shall be deleted. Therefore, the right of access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification and the right to data portability cannot be enforced after expiration of the retention period.

The purposes of processing

The Data concerning the User is collected to allow the Owner to provide its Service, comply with its legal obligations, respond to enforcement requests, protect its rights and interests (or those of its Users or third parties), detect any malicious or fraudulent activity, as well as the following: Access to third-party accounts, Contacting the User, User database management and Registration and authentication provided directly by this Application. For specific information about the Personal Data used for each purpose, the User may refer to the section “Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data”.
Facebook permissions asked by this Application
This Application may ask for some Facebook permissions allowing it to perform actions with the Users Facebook account and to retrieve information, including Personal Data, from it. This service allows this Application to connect with the Users account on the Facebook social network, provided by Facebook Inc.
For more information about the following permissions, refer to the Facebook permissions documentation and to the Facebook privacy policy.
The permissions asked are the following: Access private data, Basic information, Contact email, Email, Insights, Interests, List of Friends and Read insights.

Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data

Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services:

Access to third-party accounts
Contacting the User
Registration and authentication provided directly by this Application
User database management

Information on opting out of interest-based advertising

Affiliate Products Disclaimer

The app Popgrinder provides its users with access to products offered by third parties through affiliate links. We want to clarify that Popgrinder is not the manufacturer or seller of these products. The products are provided by external retailers and are subject to the terms and conditions of the respective retailer.

Amazon Affiliate Program: Popgrinder is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
eBay Partner Network: Popgrinder is a member of the eBay Partner Network, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to eBay.com.
Kelkoo Affiliate Program: Popgrinder participates in the Kelkoo affiliate program, which allows us to earn a commission on certain products or services that you may purchase through our affiliate links.
CJ Affiliate by Conversant: Popgrinder is a publisher in the CJ Affiliate by Conversant network, which means we may earn commissions on qualified purchases made through our CJ affiliate links.
Awin Affiliate Program: Popgrinder is a participant in the Awin affiliate program, an advertising network that allows us to earn commissions on sales generated through our Awin affiliate links.
GameStop Affiliate Program: Popgrinder is a participant in the GameStop affiliate program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to GameStop.com.

Please note that our editorial content is not influenced by these affiliate partnerships. We strive to provide honest and unbiased information to our readers. Your support through these affiliate links helps us maintain and improve our website.

Affiliations and External Links

Some links within the Popgrinder app may be affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. These commissions help us maintain and improve the app.

Disclaimer of Liability

We cannot guarantee the accuracy, quality, safety, or reliability of products provided by external retailers. Product details, including prices, availability, and descriptions, are subject to change without notice. Popgrinder is not responsible for any transactions, claims, issues, or concerns that may arise between the user and the external retailer.

Shopping Tips

The products recommended within the Popgrinder app are based on research and objective evaluations. However, it's important for users to conduct their own research and make informed decisions before making a purchase. We recommend carefully reading product reviews and the policies of external retailers before purchasing.

Applicable Law

This disclaimer is governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state without regard to conflicts of legal principles.

User Data Tracking

The Popgrinder app tracks user data solely for internal purposes, in order to enhance user experience and provide relevant content.

Data Usage

The collected data is used only within the Popgrinder app and is not shared with third parties unless expressly required by law. We place the utmost importance on data security and implement appropriate measures to protect it from unauthorized access.

User Consent

The user gives explicit consent to data tracking as described in this statement. The user has the option to revoke consent or modify tracking preferences in the app settings.

The rights of Users

Users may exercise certain rights regarding their Data processed by the Owner.
In particular, Users have the right to do the following:

Withdraw their consent at any time. Users have the right to withdraw consent where they have previously given their consent to the processing of their Personal Data.
Object to processing of their Data. Users have the right to object to the processing of their Data if the processing is carried out on a legal basis other than consent. Further details are provided in the dedicated section below.
Access their Data. Users have the right to learn if Data is being processed by the Owner, obtain disclosure regarding certain aspects of the processing and obtain a copy of the Data undergoing processing.
Verify and seek rectification. Users have the right to verify the accuracy of their Data and ask for it to be updated or corrected.
Restrict the processing of their Data. Users have the right, under certain circumstances, to restrict the processing of their Data. In this case, the Owner will not process their Data for any purpose other than storing it.
Have their Personal Data deleted or otherwise removed. Users have the right, under certain circumstances, to obtain the erasure of their Data from the Owner.
Receive their Data and have it transferred to another controller. Users have the right to receive their Data in a structured, commonly used and machine readable format and, if technically feasible, to have it transmitted to another controller without any hindrance. This provision is applicable provided that the Data is processed by automated means and that the processing is based on the Users consent, on a contract which the User is part of or on pre-contractual obligations thereof.
Lodge a complaint. Users have the right to bring a claim before their competent data protection authority.

Details about the right to object to processing
Where Personal Data is processed for a public interest, in the exercise of an official authority vested in the Owner or for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner, Users may object to such processing by providing a ground related to their particular situation to justify the objection. Users must know that, however, should their Personal Data be processed for direct marketing purposes, they can object to that processing at any time without providing any justification. To learn, whether the Owner is processing Personal Data for direct marketing purposes, Users may refer to the relevant sections of this document.

How to exercise these rights
Any requests to exercise User rights can be directed to the Owner through the contact details provided in this document. These requests can be exercised free of charge and will be addressed by the Owner as early as possible and always within one month.

Additional information about Data collection and processing
Legal action
The Users Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by the Owner in Court or in the stages leading to possible legal action arising from improper use of this Application or the related Services.The User declares to be aware that the Owner may be required to reveal personal data upon request of public authorities.

Additional information about Users Personal Data
In addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, this Application may provide the User with additional and contextual information concerning particular Services or the collection and processing of Personal Data upon request.

System logs and maintenance
For operation and maintenance purposes, this Application and any third-party services may collect files that record interaction with this Application (System logs) or use other Personal Data (such as the IP Address) for this purpose.

Information not contained in this policy
More details concerning the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Owner at any time. Please see the contact information at the beginning of this document.

How “Do Not Track” requests are handled
This Application does not support “Do Not Track” requests.To determine whether any of the third-party services it uses honour the “Do Not Track” requests, please read their privacy policies.

Changes to this privacy policy
The Owner reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by notifying its Users on this page and possibly within this Application and/or - as far as technically and legally feasible - sending a notice to Users via any contact information available to the Owner. It is strongly recommended to check this page often, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the bottom. Should the changes affect processing activities performed on the basis of the User’s consent, the Owner shall collect new consent from the User, where required.

Definitions and legal references
Latest update: 20 March 2023

Privacy Policy of PopGrinder