Welcome to Bluetick Network, where your privacy matters. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals who use our websites and related services. In this Privacy Policy, "Bluetick Network," "we," or "us" refers to Bluetick Network LLP, a company established at Surat, Gujarat, India We take privacy seriously and have implemented technical and organizational measures designed to protect your data.
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") serves as a guide on how we collect, use, and share information from users of our Services. If you are located in the European Economic Area ("EEA"), this Policy provides essential information about your choices and our practices concerning your Personal Information (as defined below).
Personal Information for the purpose of this Policy means any information related to an identified or identifiable individual. This encompasses Personal Information collected and processed by us when you access our websites (including www.bluetick.cards), our Bluetick app, and the services connected to them. Collectively, these are referred to as our "Services." This Policy outlines the Personal Information we collect from you through our Services, how we utilize and disclose this Personal Information, your rights and choices regarding your information, and how to contact us with any questions or concerns. Please note that, in addition to this Policy, your use of our Services is also governed by our Terms of Use.
- "Personal Information" refers to any data related to an identified or identifiable individual using our services. An identifiable individual is someone who can be directly or indirectly recognized, particularly by reference to an identifier such as a name, address, telephone number, mobile number, email address, identification number, location information, online identifier, or by considering one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that individual.
- "Sensitive Personal Information" encompasses data concerning an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership in trade unions, genetic or biometric data used for the unique identification of a person, and information pertaining to an individual's health, sex life, or sexual orientation. We handle both Personal Information and Sensitive Personal Information with utmost confidentiality.
- "Other Information" constitutes any data that does not fall within the scope of Personal Information or Sensitive Personal Information. Personal Information does not encompass anonymized information, "aggregate" information, or publicly available information that has not been combined with Personal Information or Sensitive Personal Information.
Information Collection at Bluetick Network LLP:
At Bluetick Network LLP, we prioritize the privacy and security of your information. We may collect your Personal Information in the following instances:
- When you willingly provide information to us, such as during the account registration process where you create an account using your email and password. Additionally, information may be collected when you utilize a social login method ("Bluetick Login Credentials").
- When you communicate with us through email or contribute information or content to our Site or Service.
- If you connect a Third Party Platform to your Bluetick Network account, we may receive information from that service. This information includes your username and basic profile details and is acquired through the authorization procedures employed by the connected service. The extent of additional information depends on the services you authorize and the available options.
- In the event of purchasing a subscription to our Service that requires billing or payment information, we will request specific Personal Information. This includes your address, phone number, and credit card number ("Payment Information"). This information is essential for processing your requests and facilitating communication with you.
- When you accept an invitation from another user to connect on our Service.
Purposeful Use of Collected Information at Bluetick Network LLP:
At Bluetick Network LLP, we employ the information we collect for the following objectives:
- Utilizing your email address or other Personal Information collected on our Services, we engage in necessary communication for administrative purposes. This includes providing requested services, responding to inquiries, and delivering customer support.
- We leverage your Personal Information to provide, maintain, and personalize our Services. This encompasses facilitating transactions, processing payments, and enabling connections to third-party services or applications. Through this, we aim to enhance your experience by delivering tailored content and recommendations.
- The Personal Information collected is utilized to analyze trends, generate statistics, and continually enhance our Services. This ensures an improved and more efficient experience for our users.
- Periodically, we may invite you to participate in surveys that assist us in understanding our user base and refining our Services. Your participation in these surveys, if chosen, allows us to process registration information and survey responses for continuous improvement.
- We may use your email address and other Personal Information to send marketing communications related to our Services. You have the option to opt-out of promotional communications, as outlined below in Your Rights and Choices. Compliance with applicable laws ensures that promotional emails are sent only with your opt-in consent where necessary.
- Your usage information and other Personal Information may be utilized to create and deliver relevant, valuable, or interesting promotional and advertising materials.
- Your Personal Information is used for fraud prevention, addressing trust and safety concerns, and fulfilling legal obligations. This includes enforcing our Terms of Service, protecting legal rights, and complying with applicable laws, regulations, judicial processes, or government agency requests.
- On occasion, we may employ your Personal Information for specific purposes for which we provide clear notice at the time of information collection.
At Bluetick Network LLP, we employ cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, and similar technologies collectively referred to as "Cookies" to enhance your experience on our Services. These technologies are small files containing letters and numbers that we store on your browser or computer's hard drive.
- Cookies are instrumental in collecting information about your browsing activities, allowing us to distinguish you from other users of our Services. This not only improves your experience but also enhances the overall functionality of our Services.
- When you access our Services, we use automated means such as Cookies and browser analysis tools to collect specific information. These tools, including pixel tags and web beacons, generate notices of your actions when you interact with our web pages or emails. This data helps us measure responses to our communications and continually refine our Website and Services.
- The information collected through Cookies and similar tools is often utilized in a non-identifiable manner, devoid of personal data references. This ensures privacy and anonymity in many instances.
- Cookies play a crucial role in making your Website usage more efficient. They help tailor your browsing preferences, remember language preferences, passwords, log-in details, and improve overall Website functionality.
- Cookies are used for performance management, collecting information on how our Website is being used for analytics purposes. This data enables us to enhance user experiences and optimize our Services.
- Functionality management is another key aspect of Cookies usage. They enable us to make your visit more efficient by remembering essential details, such as language preferences and log-in information.
- Below, we provide an overview of the types of Cookies that both Bluetick Network LLP and third parties may use to collect Personal Information.
At Bluetick Network LLP, we employ various types of Cookies to enhance the functionality and performance of our Services:
- Essential for providing you with our Services, these Cookies are strictly necessary. They enable fundamental features such as login functionality, ensuring the core availability of our Services.
- Designed to recognize you upon your return to our Services, Functional Cookies play a vital role in personalizing your experience. They adapt our content based on your preferences, including language and region choices.
- Utilized for website and app analytics, these Cookies contribute to the operation, maintenance, and improvement of our Services. We may employ our analytics Cookies or collaborate with third-party providers like Google Tag Manager. These providers collect and process analytics data, offering insights into your usage patterns. You can opt out of Google Tag Manager's data collection without impacting your visit to our Services. Visit google.com/dlpage/gaoptout or adjust your settings via Google’s Ads settings.
Consent and Your Rights:
- In adherence to applicable law, we seek your consent for using Cookies. You have the right to understand your choices and exercise control over certain Cookies. For detailed information about your rights, choices, and how to manage Cookies, please refer to the "Your Rights and Choices" section below.
How We Handle European Personal Information at Bluetick Network LLP:
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we at Bluetick Network LLP ensure that the processing of your Personal Information is grounded on valid legal bases, including:
- Your consent is obtained for the use of your Personal Information, such as sending marketing communications or utilizing cookies and similar technologies.
- When it is essential to process your Personal Information to provide you with our Services, especially in responding to your inquiries.
- We may process your Personal Information to comply with legal obligations, including tax and accounting requirements.
- Processing your Personal Information is based on legitimate interests, either ours or those of a third party. This includes product development, internal analytics, and enhancing the safety, security, and performance of our Services. We only rely on legitimate interests when they do not override your rights and interests.
How We Share the Personal Information We Collect:
- Except as detailed in this Policy, we do not disclose the information collected on our Services to third parties without your consent.
- We may disclose information to our corporate affiliates for purposes outlined in this Policy.
- Information may be shared with vendors, service providers, analytics partners (e.g., Google Analytics), and advertising partners. These entities help in providing and enhancing our Services.
- Collaboration with third-party advertising partners may occur to display ads of interest. If you prefer not to receive personalized ads, you can explore opt-out options provided by organizations such as the Network Advertising Initiative (networkadvertising.org) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (optout.aboutads.info).
- We may access, preserve, and disclose your information when required by law, responding to legal processes, law enforcement requests, or protecting rights, property, or safety.
- In the context of corporate transactions, your information may be transferred to service providers, potential transactional partners, or third parties during considerations, negotiations, or completion of such transactions.
- Information related to your service experience provided through reviews may be displayed for promotional purposes.
- Information disclosure may occur with your explicit permission.
Your Rights and Choices:
- Ambassadors can manage certain information availability through account settings.
- Unsubscribe options are available in promotional emails. Administrative messages may still be received even after opting out of promotional messages.
- You have the ability to block Cookies by adjusting browser settings. Please note that certain features may be affected if essential Cookies are blocked. Refer to your browser instructions for detailed information. Withdraw consent at any time by deleting cookies and disabling Cookies in your browser.
- If you do not agree to our use of Cookies or similar technologies, change your browser settings accordingly. Understand that some website features may not function properly without accepting Cookies. Consent may be required before using or installing certain Cookies, as per applicable law.
- Web browser Do Not Track signals are not processed by us. Learn more about browser tracking signals and Do Not Track at http://www.allaboutdnt.org
Your European Privacy Rights - Bluetick Network LLP:
If you are situated in the European Economic Area (EEA), you enjoy additional rights under Bluetick Network LLP's commitment to privacy:
- Request access to and information about your Personal Information, correct inaccuracies, and update details.
- Object to or restrict the processing of your Personal Information, and request anonymization or deletion where appropriate.
- Exercise your right to data portability for a seamless transfer of your Personal Information to another company.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence, place of work, or where an incident occurred.
- Withdraw any previously provided consent for the processing of your Personal Information at any time and without charge. Your preferences going forward will be applied, preserving the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
- Before fulfilling your request, we may request reasonable information to verify your identity.
- Note: Exceptions and limitations may apply to each right, and while changes reflect instantly or within a reasonable time in active user databases, data retention for backups, fraud prevention, legal compliance, and other legitimate reasons may persist.
- Our Services are hosted in the United States, primarily intended for visitors within the United States.
- If accessing our Services from regions with data laws differing from U.S. law, your Personal Information is transferred to the United States. We take measures to comply with applicable data protection law.
- Data may be transferred from the U.S. to other countries for storage, processing, fulfilling requests, and operating Services.
III. European Visitors:
- For those in the EEA, we comply with applicable data protection laws when transferring Personal Information outside the EEA.
- Transfers may involve countries with EU Commission-acknowledged adequate protection, contractual protections, Binding Corporate Rules, or reliance on legal derogations. Contact us for details on transfers outside the EEA.
VII. Third Parties:
- Our Services may link to third-party websites, products, or services not owned or operated by us. Privacy practices on these services are not governed by this Policy. Review their privacy policies before disclosing information.
VIII. Retention:
- Efforts are made to delete or anonymize Personal Information when no longer necessary. Retention periods consider service type, relationship nature, legal requirements, and statute of limitations.
- Reasonable physical and electronic safeguards are employed to enhance information security. No electronic transmission/storage can be entirely secure, and guarantees cannot be made.
- Personal Information from children under 13 is not knowingly collected, maintained, or used. Services are not directed at children.
- Ambassadors can update accounts and pose queries through profile settings. Privacy-related questions can be directed to legal@blueticknetwork.com.
XII. Changes to this Policy:
- Adjustments to this Policy will be posted on this page. Material changes in Personal Information usage or sharing will be notified through Services, email, or other communication.
Information Collection Notice - Bluetick Network LLP:
- We collect personal information provided during marketing email or SMS subscriptions, including:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, telephone number
- Commercial and Financial Information: Purchases
- Other Sensitive Data: Precise geolocation
- Information gathered during product purchases includes:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, postal address, telephone number
- Commercial and Financial Information: Purchases, credit card or debit card number, bank or financial account number
- Other Sensitive Data: Precise geolocation
- Data collected during account creation encompasses:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, postal address, telephone number
- Commercial and Financial Information: Purchases, credit card or debit card number, bank or financial account number
- Other Sensitive Data: Precise geolocation
- Personal information provided during website visits includes:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address
- Other Sensitive Data: Precise geolocation
- Information from interactions with services, including:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, postal address, telephone number
- Commercial and Financial Information: Purchases, credit card or debit card number
- Other Sensitive Data: Precise geolocation
- Professional: Employment-related information
- Processing Deidentified Personal Information: No attempt will be made to reidentify such data.
- Automatically collected data during website visits:
- IP address, browsing history, interactions with the website
- Geolocation data
- We utilize browser cookies for an enhanced site experience, including preventing repeated logins and remembering cart items. Third-party cookies may be used for advertising and analytics. Cookie control is available through browser settings.
- Your browser settings may transmit opt-out signals like the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. When detected, we place a U.S. Privacy String setting to respect your preference and refrain from tracking. Opt-out requests are linked to the browser identifier, not account information.
III. Information from Other Sources:
- Personal information may be sourced from third-party entities:
- Ad Networks
- Data Analytics Providers
- Operating Systems
- Other Consumers (e.g., referrals)
- Social Networks
Information Sharing Practices - Bluetick Network LLP:
At Bluetick Network LLP, we prioritize the security and privacy of your data. While our core mission is to enhance your professional network, we commit to responsible data handling. Our information sharing practices include:
- Description: The primary function of Bluetick Network is to facilitate the exchange of Personal Information between users on the platform.
- Details: Your Personal Information may be shared when you connect with other users via the Service, whether through the Service interface, QR codes, links, or other identifiers generated by the Service.
- Control: You have control over the information shared through Service settings.
- Description: We may share your Personal Information based on explicit consent granted by you.
- Details: When you provide information on the Service and we explicitly notify you of the sharing method, we will share the information as per your consent.
- Description: We engage external entities to assist in Service operations, such as payment processors, email service providers, and cloud-hosting services.
- Details: Service providers are granted access only to necessary information for specific functions. Confidentiality restrictions align with this Privacy Policy.
- Description: Disclosure may occur to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests and authorities.
- Details: We may disclose Personal Information if required by law, responding to subpoenas, warrants, court orders, or to protect our rights and the safety of individuals.
- Description: Personal Information may be shared during business asset transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, or sales.
- Details: In scenarios involving the sale or purchase of business assets, your Personal Information may be disclosed or transferred as part of our business assets.
- Description: We collaborate with third-party partners for analytics, research, and reporting.
- Details: These partners may use tracking technologies, such as web logs, web beacons, or cookies, to collect Other Information. Such data aids in analysis and service improvement.
- Description: Information derived from Google APIs, used in Bluetick Automated Email Signatures, adheres to Google API Services User Data Policy.
- Details: Compliance with Google's policies, including Limited Use requirements, is maintained.
- Description: Aggregated demographic data about our user base is shared with partners.
- Details: This information is anonymized and does not identify individual users. Our Privacy Policy does not restrict the collection and use of aggregate user data.
III. Commitment to Privacy:
Our commitment is to transparent, responsible data practices. Bluetick Network LLP strives to safeguard your information and ensures it is shared only when necessary and in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Links to External Sites - Bluetick Network LLP:
Bluetick Network LLP's Service may incorporate links to external sites for additional information or resources. It's crucial to understand the privacy implications when navigating to these external pages.
- Our Service may include links to third-party sites.
- Personal Information shared on linked pages is subject to the respective third party's privacy policy.
- Our Privacy Policy is not applicable to linked external sites.
- We disclaim responsibility for the content, privacy practices, and policies of these external sites.
- Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external sites.
- Any information shared on linked pages is directly provided to the third party.
III. User Caution:
While we strive to ensure the quality and relevance of external links, users should exercise caution. The privacy and security practices of third-party sites are beyond our control.
This Privacy Policy exclusively pertains to Bluetick Network LLP's Service. External links are provided for additional information, and any interactions on linked sites are governed by the policies of those sites.
User Rights and Privacy Policy - Bluetick Network LLP:
Bluetick Network LLP is committed to protecting your privacy and provides you with the rights and options to manage your information.
- Users can review, update, correct, or delete Personal Information within our Service or by contacting us at [ contact@bluetick.cards ]
- Deletion of information aligns with user preferences and the reasonable needs of the Service.
- If users have shared information with others, Bluetick is authorized to delete it in accordance with user preferences. However, Bluetick is not obligated to delete information copied or stored by other users.
III. Information Retention:
- Information is retained for a duration necessary to deliver our Service or fulfill the stated purposes in this Policy.
- Users may delete Personal Information within their accounts, but limited circumstances may require us to retain information as mandated by law.
- Bluetick Network LLP collects and processes Personal Information based on lawful grounds, including consent, contractual necessity, and legitimate interests in compliance with applicable laws.
- California residents under 18 may request removal of publicly posted content by emailing [contact@bluetick.cards. Removal is subject to certain limitations.
- Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
- Parents or guardians can contact us at [contact@bluetick.cards) if aware of a child under 13 providing Personal Information.
VII. Privacy Policy Changes:
- Bluetick Network LLP may periodically update the Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an effective date.
- Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy regularly.
VIII. Contact Information:
If you have questions about our Privacy Policy or need assistance, please reach out to us at [privacy@bluetickapp.cosm].