Unite Worldwide, Inc. Privacy Policy
Welcome to Unite Worldwide, Inc.! This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share your information. Any capitalized terms not defined in this Privacy Policy have the meanings assigned in our Terms of Service. By using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. For questions or comments, please reach out to us at info@uniteworldwideinc.com.
1. Core Principles
We prioritize transparency and are dedicated to protecting your privacy. Our principles include:
- No Sale of Personal Information: Your personal information is not sold to any third parties.
- Minimal Data Collection: We collect only the information necessary to provide or enhance our Services.
- Limited Sharing: We share personal information only with your consent or for the specific purposes outlined below.
- Trust and Responsibility: Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and rights.
2. Information Collection
When you use our Services, we gather the following information:
- 2.1. Account Information: This includes your name, address, email address, and phone number, used for account setup and contact purposes.
- 2.2. Third-Party Account Information: If you connect third-party services (e.g., social media), you may provide us with account details (excluding passwords). We transmit and store this information only as needed to provide our Services.
- 2.3. Payment Information: We securely transmit your payment details to our Payment Processor, Stripe, in line with Stripe’s Privacy Policy. We do not store your payment information, except for your zip code and country.
- 2.4. Communications: We keep records of communications, such as customer support inquiries, to resolve issues and provide assistance.
- 2.5. Public Comments: We retain any comments, contributions, or messages submitted on our Services to deliver the Services.
- 2.6. Files You Provide: We store, process, and transmit your User Content (e.g., photos) and related information (e.g., location tags) to provide our Services.
- 2.7. Usage Information: This includes data about your activity and interactions with our Services, such as IP addresses, device/browser types, and site interactions, to analyze and improve our Services.
- 2.8. Location Information: Depending on your device settings, we may collect and use location data to customize and enhance our Services.
- 2.9. Cookies and Technologies: We use cookies and other technologies to remember preferences, enhance security, and improve our Services. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.
3. Information Sharing
We only share your information under the following circumstances:
- 3.1. Authorized Third Parties: You can grant third parties access to your information on our Services (e.g., newsletter services). Their use of this data is governed by their terms and privacy policies.
- 3.2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal requirements, protect our rights, or prevent fraud/abuse. We scrutinize and challenge unlawful requests and notify users when legally permitted.
- 3.3. Service Providers: We use trusted third parties to help provide, improve, and protect our Services. These third parties may access and process your information for authorized tasks, with the same level of protection as described in this Privacy Policy. Aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify you may also be shared.
- 3.4. Business Transfers: In the event of a reorganization, merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
4. Protection
We prioritize your information’s security by implementing protective measures such as firewalls, network redundancies, and vulnerability testing. Payment data is securely transmitted using HTTPS encryption, and we maintain PCI DSS certification.
5. Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services. You can request deletion of your information by deleting your account or contacting us at info@uniteworldwideinc.com. Note that there may be delays in erasing your data from our systems and backups. We may also retain your information to comply with legal obligations, safeguard our rights, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
6. Location
Your information may be transferred to countries other than where you reside (e.g., to our servers in the US). We may also store information locally on devices you use to access the Services. Additionally, we may transfer information to third parties outside the US for processing or supporting our Services, ensuring they provide at least the same level of protection as described in this Privacy Policy.
7. Access
To modify or delete your personal information, log into the Services and update your profile. We may retain certain information as required by law or for necessary business purposes. Upon request, we will provide you with a copy of your personal information that we maintain. A fee may apply as permitted by law.
8. Communications
We may periodically send you service-related announcements and emails related to your transactions. You may receive marketing or promotional communications, which you can opt out of by clicking the unsubscribe link included in those emails or by replying if the link is unavailable. References or referrals you provide may also receive similar communications, and they can opt out using the same methods.
9. End User Information
- 9.1. Collection and Use: You may use our Services to create or publish Your Pages, which may have End Users. We may collect, use, or delete information from your End Users on your behalf, in accordance with this Privacy Policy, to provide, improve, and protect the Services.
- 9.2. Your Relationship with End Users: You are responsible for complying with laws and regulations related to your End Users’ information, including posting your own privacy policy. We are not liable for your relationship with End Users and do not provide legal advice.
- 9.3. End User Payment Information: Your End Users’ payment information may be processed via third-party eCommerce Payment Processors integrated with your account, in accordance with their terms and policies. We only transmit payment information to these processors and do not store it.
10. Modifications
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically and will post the most current version on our site. If a modification significantly reduces your rights, we will notify you as outlined in our Terms of Service.