Privacy Policy
General Statement
Welcome to the PPCN website. Our privacy policy explains how we collect and use the data of internet users. When you access our website, you provide consent to collect data. We collect data when you access:
- Our website, portals, mobile apps, and other channels
When you use any of our services or websites, you are providing consent to data collection and disclosure of information. If you do not want to share your data, refrain from accessing our website and services.
Modification
The privacy policy can change over time. We reserve the right to make any change to the privacy policy. You will be informed of the change in our privacy policy through the following methods:
- E-mail communication
- App notification
- Posts on our website and other platforms
- Sending you a form to obtain your consent in regards to the policy
Continual use of our service is an indication of user consent. It shall be your acknowledgment of the new policy. In such a case, users will be bound by the new terms and conditions. We also reserve the right to change the privacy policy for specific platforms. You will be informed through the same channels mentioned above. Your continued use of those services will indicate your acceptance of the new policy.
Information We Collect And How We Use It
Why do we collect your information? We use your data for:
- Maximizing account security.
- User identification process.
- Improving and personalizing services.
- Providing feedback and demographics to third-party businesses.
- Communication.
- Development of new services.
- Tracking website and service usage.
- Personalizing advertisement and content.
- Creating a backup for disaster recovery.
- Responding to customer messages and requests.
- Sending newsletters, offers, and promotional material.
- Protecting the rights of our company and customers.
- Preventing fraudulent activities.
- Collecting geographic data.
How PPCN Discloses Your Information?
- We have the right to disclose your information to third parties who perform services for us.
- We must share information with third parties to prevent fraudulent activities and unlawful actions.
- We only share your information after obtaining your consent. Continued use of our website and services shows that you agree with the privacy policy.
- If we merge with another organization, we will be obliged to share your information. In the case of bankruptcy, we will transfer your information to third parties as it is a business asset.
- Your consent gives us the right to share your information with our affiliates. We can anonymize and share user data with our partners.
Information We May Collect
We gather a variety of information. It is divided into many groups.
Account Information
Creating an account on the website gives us the right to use your information. We can store your full name, e-mail address, home address, and phone number for future use. We can also display your picture or other information on our website. Consent means you are permitting us to store all your personal information.
Public Content
The information you provide on our website is intended for public consumption. People will have access to your profile and information on the website. We may also share it with other businesses.
Communications
Signing up for a user account permits us to message you. You might receive messages from PPCN users, businesses, and PPCN. Users cannot opt-out of transactional, administrative, and legal messages. Therefore, we will deliver messages on your given contact channels.
Transactional Information
- We can collect and store your transactional information. It includes name, phone number, e-mail address, and other personal information. We only require transactional information for future fund transfers. If the purchase goes through a third party, they will receive your information for shipping purposes. We can disclose your transactional information if asked by the authorities. There are two types of transactional information:
- We collect non-personal information such as your IP address. It also helps us to learn about your device. This data is necessary for understanding technical consumer demographics. We also store cookies on your device to track your personal preferences. For example, it can show us if users are visiting websites on their mobiles or computers. Therefore, we store your non-personal information every time you visit our website.
- We also collect transactional information that is necessary for third-party sellers. They cannot deliver the product without a shipping address and phone number. So, your consent permits us to share information with relevant third parties. Your email ID, business address, or location will be shared with other vendors. Every time you make a purchase, we will store the personal transactional information for future reference.
Activity
We have the right to store your internet activity. Web search results, website visits, date of visits, and the number of visits are activity parameters. Therefore, we track your internet activity after obtaining your consent. GPS information, IP address, mobile carrier, and other personal activity parameters are also included in the activity tracking.
Cookies
Our partners and we use cookies, web beacons, scripts, and tags to track your website activity. It helps us to target you with accurate ads and services. Visiting our website will result in the storage of essential cookies on your device. You can opt to store additional cookies on your system as well. The purpose of cookies is to improve your browsing experience. You will only see ads for relevant products based on your web history. The method for disabling cookies is simple. You get a cookie prompt every time you visit the website. Users can choose to refuse all cookies except essential cookies.
Third Parties
Several third parties may receive your information.
Advertisers
If you accept cookies, PPCN will share your information with advertisers and more third parties. We adhere to the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Self-Regulatory Principles for online behavioral advertising. Third parties may approach us for user data. However, we will only share data if they adhere to the regulations. Advertisers control the website cookies. So, they also receive user information. Besides personal information, these advertisers collect non-personal data such as location and system specifications.
Service Providers
Service providers are responsible for providing several options available on our website. We also need these service providers for online operations. We may share cookies with these entities for technical support and network security. They help us remain safe from fraudulent activities. Therefore, we can share your data with third-party providers. However, they adhere to regulations and only use the data for quality assurance. Anonymization of the information also helps in hiding personal information. So, your data will not be exposed, even if it is shared with others.
Aggregate Information
We may provide user information to third parties. Aggregate information sharing is a part of our privacy policy.
Business Transfers
PPCN may provide your internet data to subsidiaries, affiliates, or other companies. We can share data with any entity under our control. If PPCN is acquired by another company, they will receive your information since it is a business asset. However, the new organization will have the same obligations towards data protection as our company.
Businesses on PPCN
PPCN will share your information with other affiliate businesses. We may share your age, gender, nationality, and non-personal information with other affiliate businesses. User bookmarks and favorite websites are also shared with these parties. We may also share basic information about your behavior or call recordings. You can limit the cookie collection by opting out of all cookies except essential web cookies.
Investigations
We are obligated to disclose information to federal authorities to aid an investigation. Law enforcement warrants or legal proceedings can override your privacy rights. We also need to share information to prevent criminal activity. Cooperation with authorities is essential for our continued business operation and reputation. However, we may choose to safeguard user information if there is no warrant or reasonable suspicion.
Links
The PPCN website may contain links to unrelated third-party services. However, these parties do not receive any of your information. We do not share your personal information with external parties. Read the privacy policy applicable to all third-party services to learn more about links.
Sweepstakes, Contests and Promotions
PPCN may hold contests or offer sweepstakes through the website. These activities require registration which asks users to submit information. We can use your name and personal data in our promotional campaign. We can also disclose this information to our partners or third-party service providers. Therefore, registering for a contest permits us to use your data.
Please Note
Accepting any of our promotions or services means you will receive emails from us. We may use your information to advertise our services in the future. Do not participate in any promotions or advertisements if you do not wish to receive emails! You can opt out of email notifications, but not from the disclosure of your information to third parties.
Changes To Your Profile And E-Mail Preferences
Users have the right to change their personal information at any time. It is your responsibility to edit your data as per your preference. Change contact details, addresses, or whatever personal information you want. Our website allows you to edit, change or update your personal information. We expect you to fill in accurate information in the registration forms. The website will also store your previous user information, even if you change it. It helps us in administrative matters and network security.
You can choose to cancel the email service at any point. It will stop the flow of marketing emails. However, you will still receive emails regarding policy changes and legal notices. You only need to log in to your user account to stop the email subscription. However, we have the right to send you vital emails. You can only prevent marketing emails and newsletters.
If you order our services online, we will store your transactional information. We may share this information with third parties for shipping purposes. Users reserve the right to delete the account at any time. However, PPCN will not erase your information. We store all the data of every user on our website. Deleting your account will only prevent us from gathering data in the future. So, you should know that we will store your personal information, regardless if you delete your account or not.
Data Retention and User Account Termination
We may keep your information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes of this privacy policy unless we are prohibited by law. For example, if there’s evidence of wrongdoing or an investigation into possible improper conduct on our part–we’ll need all previous reviews and ratings saved to take appropriate action against those involved!
Customer Data
Users must submit electronic data and personal information to continue using our website and services. We may use your information for hosting and processing purposes. Your location and network provider information will also be collected. We are subject to the law and will need to disclose user information.
Security
We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information. It includes using SSL software which is designed specifically for this purpose – encrypting your sensitive data so that no one but yourself can use what is being transmitted over networks or stored on mobile devices without proper encryption keys (in other words: hackers).
Do Not Track
PPCN tracks users over third-party websites. It helps us to provide intelligent advertising. Also, our tracking methods do not respond to DNT signals. Therefore, be aware that PPCN knows your browsing preferences. We ensure you only get accurate information according to your search results and web history.