PRIVACY POLICY for Market Standard Media
Acceptance of Privacy Policy
Market Standard Media (“MSM”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) values your privacy. This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) outlines the type of information we gather from users of MSM’s websites, applications (including mobile and tablet apps), or other interactive services. Collectively, these are referred to as the “Site”.
By choosing to visit or use any part of the Site, you agree to the policies outlined in this Privacy Policy, and our Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) [Terms: http://www.marketstandardmedia.com/terms-and-conditions/]. Any capitalized terms that are not explicitly defined in this Privacy Policy will retain the definitions given in the Terms.
MSM reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy without providing prior notice. These changes are under our discretion and become effective immediately upon posting. It is your responsibility to periodically review the Privacy Policy for any updates.
In the case of substantial and/or retroactive changes, we may provide additional notice or an opportunity to “opt-in,” as appropriate. This could involve posting the changes on our Site.
Introduction
Market Standard Media is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors and service users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle and protect your personal data. It applies when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
You might choose to share your personal information on our Site during registration for services, communication with us, or communication with others. Below is an outline of the information we gather during these interactions:
(a) Site Registration: Some areas of the Site require registration to access specific content and features. Our registration forms may request your contact information (name, email address, mailing address, etc.), demographic information (country, gender, etc.), profile data (your preferences, etc.), and User Information (as defined in the Terms). A site username and/or password may be assigned to you. We use this information internally to communicate with you, provide requested services, and create a more personalized experience on our Site. By visiting our Site, you consent to our collection and use of your data.
(b) Communications from Us: Registered Site users may receive newsletters, email communications, or other communication channels for promotional and marketing purposes. We may offer other Site visitors the opportunity to sign up to receive such information. When a separate sign-up for newsletters is available, we request contact information and sometimes demographic and profile information. We use this information similarly as in the registration process above. We may offer users the choice to receive mailings of interest. Recipients of our mailings can unsubscribe by following instructions in email communications. Note, we may send emails and announcements necessary for the proper functioning and administration of our Site and service to keep our registered users informed.
(c) Communications with Us: Market Standard Media may have features where you can submit information to us (for example, when contacting us with a question or providing feedback). We may retain your emails and other information you submit to us for internal purposes, and to help serve you better.
(d) Communications with Others: Market Standard Media may offer features where you can send information to others, using the contact information you provide to deliver the requested information.
(e) Contests, Sweepstakes, and Surveys: Market Standard Media may run Promotions, such as contests, sweepstakes, and surveys on our Site. We request contact information (full name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number) and may also request demographic or profile information when you enter or participate. We use the provided information to conduct the Promotion (for example, to contact you if you’ve won). We may also use the information to send you newsletters and other information we think may be of interest. Recipients of our mailings can unsubscribe following instructions at the end of the email communication. Any personal information we collect may be associated with registration information. We may share aggregate information with others. We may occasionally partner with sponsors in offering Promotions and may share information with them. By entering or participating in such Promotions, you consent to our collection and use of your data.
(f) Accuracy: You are responsible for providing current, complete, truthful, and accurate information, including User Information, and keeping such information up-to-date. We can’t be held accountable for any issues or liability that may arise if you fail to provide accurate, truthful, or complete information or fail to update such information. We will reject and delete any entry that we believe to be false, fraudulent, or inconsistent with this Privacy Policy.
We collect different types of information for various purposes:
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII): We may ask you to provide us with certain personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, or postal address that can be used to contact or identify you. This information is collected when you fill out forms on our site, subscribe to our services, or interact with our customer support team.
- Non-Personal Identifiable Information (Non-PII): We collect data about how you access and use our website. This may include information about your computer’s Internet Protocol address (IP address), browser type, the pages you visit on our site, the time and date of your visit, and other diagnostic data.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for various purposes:
- To provide, maintain and improve our Services.
- To notify you about changes to our Services.
- To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Services when you choose to do so.
- To provide customer support.
- To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Services.
- To monitor the usage of our Services.
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues.
Disclosure Of Data
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may disclose your data in the following situations:
Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service (“Service Providers”), to provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if we believe it’s necessary to comply with a law, regulation, or legal request; to protect the safety of any person; to address fraud, security, or technical issues; or to protect Market Standard Media’s rights or property.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site, analyze how our site is used, and for advertising purposes. You have the right to accept or refuse cookies.
Data Security
Your data’s security is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, but we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
U.S. Jurisdiction
The Site is designed and targeted at individuals in the United States of America (“U.S.”) and is governed by, and operated in accordance with, U.S. laws. We do not claim that the Site operates in alignment with laws or regulations of any other nations. If you are accessing the Site from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk and are responsible for complying with all applicable local and national laws.
Be aware that any User Information you provide, or any other information we gather as a result of your use of the Site, will be collected in the U.S., potentially transferred to the U.S., and will be subject to U.S. law. By using the Site, participating in any Site activities, and/or providing us with your User Information, you are consenting to:
(a) The transfer and/or processing of any information to and in the U.S. (b) Acknowledging that U.S. law may offer a lower standard of protection for personal data than the laws of your location. (c) Understanding that we will collect, transfer, store, process, and/or manage your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and U.S. law.
Consequently, you hereby waive any claims relating to the processing of your User Information or other information in accordance with this Privacy Policy that may arise under the laws and regulations that apply to you in any other country or jurisdiction, to the full extent permitted by law.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that data.
Information We Collect
You might choose to share your personal information on our Site during registration for services, communication with us, or communication with others. Below is an outline of the information we gather during these interactions:
(a) Site Registration: Some areas of the Site require registration to access specific content and features. Our registration forms may request your contact information (name, email address, mailing address, etc.), demographic
Merchant/E-Commerce Areas
Certain sections of the Market Standard Media Site, like the Site Store, contain merchant/e-commerce areas where users can purchase goods and services. These areas may be managed by a third-party e-commerce vendor that we have partnered with. Personal information (excluding credit card or other financial data) collected by these vendors is shared with Market Standard Media and is governed by this Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Websites and Apps
The Market Standard Media Site may provide links to other websites and/or applications that could be of interest to you. However, these are not under our control. These links do not constitute an endorsement by Market Standard Media, and we cannot guarantee the availability or content of any linked site and/or application. If any third-party site or application collects personally identifiable information from you, we do not assume any responsibility or liability. Therefore, we encourage you to be vigilant when you leave the Site, and to read the terms and conditions as well as the privacy policy of each other website that you visit or application that you use.
Your Rights
Under certain circumstances, you have the right to access and update your personal data, to restrict or object to its processing, or request its deletion. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “effective date” at the top.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [insert contact email].
Site Terms & Conditions
This Privacy Policy is an integral part of Market Standard Media’s Terms & Conditions.
Last updated on [May 7, 2022]