Effective Date: 18-02-2025

At WifTalk.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit and interact with our website located at wiftalk.com (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information by this Privacy Policy. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services, including personal information and non-personal information.

a. Personal Information

When you create an account or interact with the Site (e.g., posting on forums, commenting on articles, or subscribing to a newsletter), we may collect personal information, including:

Account Information: Name, email address, username, password.
Profile Information: Information you choose to provide in your user profile, such as your bio, profile picture, and interests.
Communications: Information you provide when contacting us, including support inquiries and feedback.

b. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information, such as:

Usage Data: Information about how you access and use the Site, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data on user behavior and improve your experience on the Site. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide and Maintain the Site: To operate, personalize, and enhance the functionality of the Site.
To Communicate with You: To respond to inquiries, send updates, and provide customer support. We may also send newsletters or promotional materials if you have opted in to receive them.
To Improve Our Services: To monitor and analyze usage trends, diagnose issues, and improve the overall user experience.
To Ensure Security: To prevent fraud, ensure the safety of users, and protect the integrity of the Site.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., hosting services, analytics, email services). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your information to the extent necessary to perform their services.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., a court order or government investigation).
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner. We will notify you of any such transfer and update this Privacy Policy accordingly.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on the Site and analyze site usage. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser’s privacy settings.

a. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of the Site (e.g., login sessions, user authentication).
Performance Cookies: Used to analyze how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
Functional Cookies: Allow us to remember your preferences (e.g., language settings).
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver targeted ads based on your browsing behavior.

b. Managing Cookies

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you do so, some parts of the Site may not function properly.

For more information about how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights may include:

Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we have about you.
Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions (e.g., legal obligations or ongoing disputes).
Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used format that can be transferred to another service.
Opt-Out of Marketing: If you no longer wish to receive promotional communications from us, you can opt out by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails we send or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@wiftalk.com.

7. International Data Transfers

As WifTalk.com is a global website, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your data to these countries.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or under the age of 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the relevant age, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

9. GDPR Compliance

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), this section applies to you and explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Legal Basis for Data Processing

Under the GDPR, we are required to inform you of the legal basis we rely on to process your personal data. We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent: We may process your data if you have given us consent to use your data for specific purposes (e.g., subscribing to newsletters, or agreeing to cookies).
Contractual Necessity: We may process your personal data as necessary to fulfill the terms of our agreement with you (e.g., creating an account on the Site, and providing services).
Legitimate Interests: We may process your personal data based on our legitimate interests, provided this does not outweigh your rights and freedoms.
Legal Obligation: We may process your data if required to comply with legal obligations.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As an individual under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data and obtain information about how it is processed.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data when it is no longer necessary or if you withdraw consent.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your personal data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent for us to process your data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Data Transfers Outside the EU/EEA

If you are located in the EU/EEA, please be aware that we may transfer your personal data to countries outside the EU/EEA that do not have the same level of data protection laws. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that your data is protected in compliance with the GDPR, such as through the use of standard contractual clauses or other legally accepted mechanisms.

10. CCPA Compliance

If you are a resident of California, you have certain rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This section outlines your rights and how you can exercise them.

Your Rights Under CCPA

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we collect, the sources of that data, and the purposes for which we use and share that data.
Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal data that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal information to third parties. We do not sell your personal data, but if we were to do so, you could exercise this right.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to request your data rights without being discriminated against or denied service.

How to Exercise Your CCPA Rights

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please submit a request to us by contacting [Your Contact Email]. We will respond to your request within the time frame required by law (usually within 45 days).

We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request to ensure that we protect your data.

Personal Information We Collect

Under the CCPA, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, etc.
Commercial Information: Transaction history, services/products you have purchased, etc.
Internet or Network Activity: Browsing history, interactions with our Site, etc.
Geolocation Data: Physical location or movements.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

11. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

In accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13. Our Site is not intended for use by children under 13, and we do not direct our content to children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.

Parental Consent

If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [Your Contact Email]. We will take steps to delete such information from our records and ensure that no further information is collected from the child.

No Collection of Personal Information from Children

We do not collect the following types of information from children under 13:

Name, address, phone number, or email address

Any other personally identifiable information that could be used to identify or contact a child

If you believe that your child has submitted personal information on WifTalk.com, you have the right to request deletion of this information by contacting us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

WifTalk.com

Email: support@wiftalk.com

admin@wiftalk.com

Phone: +92-307-7763195