This policy governs the collection, storage, usage, sharing, and access to the information, including any content, functionality, products, or services offered by the Critiqued.net website. From here onwards, the Critiqued.net website located at Critiqued.net may be referred to as “we,” “us,” “our” whereas “you,” “your,” “they,” and “their” may be referred to as the customers using and/or interacting with the website via any of the means mentioned in this privacy policy.
We respect the privacy of our users and take all measures to protect their information from any misuse.
This policy applies to all information we may collect:
1. On our website through your usage.
2. Email and other correspondence between you and us.
For the purpose of this privacy policy, any data that shows the connection between you (the “customer”) and us (the “service provider”) is called information. Any information that personally identifies you is called personal information, and any information that helps conclude a business transaction, such as the transfer of funds, between you and us is regarded as sensitive personal information.
Throughout the Critiqued.net website, we collect information from our users, including:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Address
- Contact Number
- Email Address
We may also collect technical information about your hardware, including:
- Computer make or model
- Smartphone make or model
- Operating system
- MAC address
- IP address
- Browser details
Your geographical and demographic data may include:
- Location of your device
- Your gender and age group
Additionally, we may collect your sensitive personal information, such as:
- Credit or debit card details
- Bank account details
You will always be notified if and when any of the information is taken.
Critiqued.net collects information on various instances including but not limited to the following:
1. When you apply for a service through us.
2. Through your interaction on our site.
3. When you request information regarding any of our services.
4. When you use our contact form on the website.
5. When you create an account with us.
6. When you give us a call.
7. When you subscribe to our newsletter.
Critiqued.net may make use of this information for numerous reasons including but not limited to the following:
1. To provide you with personalized services.
2. To provide you with book recommendations.
3. To provide a prompt response to your queries.
4. To improve your browsing experience.
5. To notify you of any upcoming offers or promotions.
6. To facilitate chargeable payments made through the website.
7. Share relevant details with third parties that are meant to be publicly available.
8. To send you newsletters.
9. For research purposes.
10. In accordance with any state laws and regulations.
Your information is stored in our databases until there is no longer a need for us to store your information. Your information is discarded from our database under the following scenarios:
1. You are no longer availing our services.
2. You specifically ask us to delete your information.
Please note we may need to store specific information as required by local laws and authorities.
Critiqued.net regularly collects information from the client either directly or indirectly, i.e., information directly provided by you or information collected via other digital sources. Hence, it makes it our prerogative to protect your information, and indeed we do everything we can to the best of our ability to protect your information against any misuse.
We never partake, directly or indirectly, in selling, distributing, or disclosing your personal information without informing you. However, we may share your information with a relevant third party if specified by local or state law.
All your personal information is stored in secure servers that can only be accessed by a handful of people with exclusive rights. All information is secured using industry-grade 128-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology to prevent any unwanted exploitation of your personal information.
Regardless of the stringent measures we take for the security of your information, we cannot guarantee the absolute safety of your information on the internet.
Critiqued.net may contain links to third-party websites. Any information you share with them shall be at your own discretion, and any loss incurred to you or your business as a direct or indirect result of your disclosure of information on their website shall not be claimed in any way from Critiqued.net. Hence, it is advised not to share any personal information on any third-party website.
Critiqued.net reserves the right to share your information with the relevant third party under the following conditions:
1. If required by the law to do so.
2. If it is necessary to protect the rights and best interests of Critiqued.net.
3. To comply with any government or court orders, or any other legal proceedings.
Cookies are small bits of information that are stored on your browser. They are sent from the website and downloaded to your device. We use cookies and other similar technologies like beacons and scripts to track your information and improve your experience on our website.
Critiqued.net may use cookies or other online tracking technologies, including but not limited to beacons, browser cookies, scripts, Google Analytics, and Adobe technologies to help us track your behavior and recognize you online on other sites, improve your experience online on our website, provide security and relevant advertising services.
Cookies may be placed in your browser when you use our site. This is usually done when the website is being loaded on your browser. Cookies do not contain any personally identifiable information unless you register or make an account with us.
Critiqued.net uses two types of cookies:
1. **Persistent Cookies**: Stored on your web browser only once. They help us recognize a particular user. A persistent cookie is read by the browser when a user or a visitor returns to the website.
2. **Session Cookies**: Last as long as the visitor is on our website or as long as the website is opened on the browser.
Critiqued.net may also use Adobe Flash technologies that resemble cookies, whereby storing information on your computer. This, however, differs in that it stores information outside your browser, in a folder on your computer.
Our cookies, combined with other ad networks like Google Analytics, help us provide you with relevant ads and help advertisers gather information, research, and reports on user behaviors, browsing patterns to provide you with interest-based advertising.
No personal information is provided to the advertisers.
Any browser can be set to warn or block any attempts of websites placing cookies on your browser.
You may choose to refuse cookies from the browser settings; however, doing so may cause the website to not function properly on your device.
You have a complete right to stop us from reaching out to you or sending you any correspondence via any means mentioned in this privacy policy. You can also opt out of the newsletter at your own discretion. Please click the “unsubscribe” button given at the bottom of every newsletter received via email.
Critiqued.net reserves the right to make changes to its privacy policy without notifying any of its customers. It is your duty to keep a regular check on the privacy policy as all the changes made will be posted on the website. Your continued usage of the website indicates your agreement to all the changes made to the privacy policy.
