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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July, O4, 2023

This Privacy Policy outlines our policies and procedures regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our services. It also details your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have specific meanings as defined below. These definitions apply whether they appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

You refers to the individual accessing or using the service or the company/legal entity on behalf of which such individual is using the service. Under GDPR, You may also be referred to as the Data Subject or User.
Company (“We”, “Us”, “Our”) refers to Blick Boards. For the purpose of GDPR, the Company is the Data Controller.
Affiliate refers to an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Blick Boards. “Control” means ownership of 50% or more of the voting shares.
Account means a unique profile created for You to access our services.
Website refers to Blick Boards, accessible at [Insert Website URL].
Service refers to our Website and digital out-of-home advertising platform.
Country refers to Canada.
Service Provider refers to third-party companies or individuals engaged to facilitate the service, analyze usage, or provide operational support. Under GDPR, Service Providers are Data Processors.
Third-party Social Media Service refers to any social media network through which a User may log in or create an account to use our services.
Personal Data means any information that identifies an individual, including name, contact details, IP address, or other identifiers. Under GDPR, this includes information related to physical, genetic, economic, or social identity.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help track your browsing history and preferences.
Device means any device capable of accessing our service, such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
Usage Data refers to data collected automatically during your use of our service, such as your IP address, browser type, and session details.
Data Controller (under GDPR) refers to Blick Boards, as the entity determining how personal data is processed.
Do Not Track (DNT) is a setting in browsers that allows users to opt out of tracking across websites.
Business (under CCPA) refers to Blick Boards as an entity collecting and processing personal data of consumers.
Consumer (under CCPA) refers to a California resident whose data is collected by the Company.
Sale (under CCPA) refers to transferring personal data to third parties for value.

Collection and Use of Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

We may ask for personally identifiable information such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Business details

Usage Data

We collect information about how our services are accessed, including:

Device IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited
Session duration

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies to track usage and improve user experience. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit access to certain features.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function.
Preference Cookies: Store user preferences for improved experience.
Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous data for performance analysis.
Marketing Cookies: Used by third parties to deliver targeted advertisements.

Use of Your Personal Data

We use your data for purposes including:

Service provision and maintenance
Account management
Contract execution
Customer support
Marketing and promotional communication (if you opt-in)
Legal compliance

Sharing of Data

We may share personal data with:

Service Providers for analytics, hosting, and marketing.
Affiliates to provide consistent service across our businesses.
Business Partners for joint marketing initiatives.
Legal Authorities if required by law.

Retention and Transfer of Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or analytical purposes. Data may be transferred outside your jurisdiction under appropriate safeguards.

Security of Your Data

We implement commercially acceptable security measures, but no method is 100% secure. You acknowledge that we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Analytics
We may use third-party service providers to monitor and analyze how our Service is used.

Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google collects data to monitor and analyze the usage of our Service and shares this data with other Google services. Google may use this data to personalize ads within its advertising network.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. This add-on prevents Google Analytics from collecting and using your data. For more details on Google’s privacy practices, visit: Google Privacy & Terms.

GDPR Privacy

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We may process your Personal Data under the following legal bases:

Consent: You have given your explicit consent for data processing for specific purposes.
Contractual necessity: Your data is necessary to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual obligations.
Legal obligations: Processing is required for compliance with legal obligations.
Vital interests: Processing is necessary to protect your vital interests or those of another individual.
Public interest: Processing is related to tasks carried out in the public interest.
Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests.

We are happy to clarify the specific legal basis applicable to your situation.

Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are in the EU, you have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:

Access and correction: You can access, update, or request corrections to your data.
Objection to processing: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes.
Data erasure: You can request deletion of your data when there is no valid reason for us to retain it.
Data portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Withdraw consent: You can withdraw consent at any time, which may affect the functionality of certain services.

To exercise your rights, please contact us. We may ask for identity verification before processing requests. If you are unsatisfied with how we handle your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

CCPA Privacy (For California Residents)

Your Rights Under the CCPA
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected and its purposes.
Request access to the data collected about you within the past 12 months.
Opt out of the sale of personal data (if applicable).
Request deletion of your personal data.
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

Exercising Your CCPA Rights
To make a request under the CCPA, please contact us. We will provide the requested information free of charge within 45 days. If necessary, we may extend this period by an additional 45 days with prior notice.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We do not sell personal information. However, our third-party partners (such as advertisers) may use tracking technology that qualifies as a “sale” under CCPA. You can opt out through the following methods:

Using the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link on our website.
Adjusting cookie preferences via the “Cookie Consent” banner.
Changing your device settings to limit ad tracking.

For mobile users:

On Android: Enable “Opt out of Interest-Based Ads” or “Ads Personalization.”
On iOS: Enable “Limit Ad Tracking.”

California Privacy Laws

Shine the Light Law (California Civil Code 1798)
California residents with a business relationship with us can request details on how their personal data is shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes once per year. Contact us for more information.

Privacy Rights for Minors (California Business and Professions Code 22581)
California residents under 18 who are registered users of our services may request removal of publicly posted content. While we will attempt to honor such requests, complete removal may not be possible in all cases due to legal obligations.

Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we learn we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove it.

If parental consent is required by law, we may seek a parent’s approval before collecting or using a child’s data.

Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated policy and updating the “Last Updated” date. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice, such as email notifications or in-app alerts.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

By email : info@blickboards.com