Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Nov 30, 2024
At KnowExact.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data, and it outlines your rights regarding the information we gather. By using KnowExact.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://www.knowexact.com
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information when you visit, interact with, or use our website. The types of information we collect include:
Personal Information:
- Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number (if provided via forms or subscriptions)
- Billing Information (for transactions through affiliate links or products)
- Other personal details provided through contact forms or account creation (if applicable)
Non-Personal Information:
- Browser Information: including your browser type, language preferences, and other system-related details.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies may collect information such as your IP address, browsing history, and pages you visit.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To Improve Our Website: Understand how visitors interact with our website to optimize content and features.
- To Provide Services: Respond to inquiries, provide personalized recommendations, and deliver relevant content and product information.
- For Marketing and Promotions: Send newsletters, promotional offers, and relevant updates unless you opt out.
- Affiliate Tracking: Collect and share information related to your purchases or actions made through affiliate links to track commissions (with third-party partners).
- To Improve User Experience: Personalize your experience on the site by displaying content and advertisements based on your preferences and browsing behavior.
3. Media
If you upload images to the website (such as profile pictures or media submissions), these images may be stored, and their metadata (such as EXIF data) may be accessible to the public. We recommend avoiding uploading images with embedded location data or personal details.
4. Comments
When visitors leave comments on KnowExact.com, we collect the data shown in the comments form, such as the visitor’s IP address, browser user agent, and potentially an anonymized string created from your email address (also known as a hash). This helps us improve site security and detect spam. The comment content is retained indefinitely, and we may use it to respond to inquiries, resolve issues, and engage with readers.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
KnowExact.com uses cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to remember your preferences and understand your usage patterns. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To Enhance User Experience: Remember your settings, preferences, and login details.
- For Analytics: Track website performance, visitor behavior, and page views.
- For Marketing: Display targeted ads and affiliate content based on your browsing habits.
You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on KnowExact.com may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.) from other websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with the following parties in specific situations:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., email delivery, data analytics, web hosting). These third parties are obligated to protect your data and only use it for specific purposes.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or legal process, we may disclose your personal information.
- Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the terms of this privacy policy.
8. How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- User Information: If you’ve subscribed to our newsletter or created an account, we retain your data until you request to unsubscribe or delete it.
If you leave a comment or subscribe, you can request to delete your personal data at any time. Otherwise, we may keep your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.
9. What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request to access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can update or correct your personal information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, although some information may be retained for legal or business purposes.
- Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails or newsletters at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at care.knowexact@gmail.com
10. Where Your Data Is Sent
Your data may be processed and stored in countries outside of your residence. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed.
11. Security of Your Data
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These include encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: care.knowexact@gmail.com
Website: KnowExact.com
By using KnowExact.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the terms outlined above.