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• Functional Cookies: We use cookies to store your session information and preferences. These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be turned off in our systems. They ensure that your experience is personalized and consistent during your visit.
• Analytics Cookies: We utilise Google Analytics to monitor website traffic and understand how users interact with our site. These cookies help us gauge the popularity of specific pages or articles, allowing us to improve the overall user experience. The data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it does not identify you personally.
• Advertising Cookies: We may employ Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. These cookies may use your browsing history to display personalised ads. For more information on how Google AdSense handles data, please refer to their Privacy Policy.
Upon your first visit to our website, a banner will appear informing you about our use of cookies. As our cookies are primarily functional and essential for the website's operation, you can choose to agree to their use to continue enjoying a personalised experience.
All cookies used on our website are stored on your device for a maximum of six months. After this period, they will be automatically deleted unless you revisit the site and provide consent again.
• For Anonymous Users: We do not collect any personal data from visitors who browse the site without registering. Any data related to your browsing behaviour, such as pages visited, is collected anonymously and cannot be used to identify you.
• For Registered Users: If you choose to create an account, we will collect the following personal data:
o Email Address
o Name or Nickname
o Date of Birth (optional)
This information is collected solely for the purpose of managing your account and providing a personalized experience.
Data is collected through:
• Forms: When you fill in your account details during the sign-up process.
• Cookies: To store your session information and preferences.
• Analytics Tools: To gather anonymised data on site usage and performance.
We collect data to:
• Manage Sessions: Ensure your session remains active and consistent across different pages.
• Personalisation: Offer a customised experience based on your preferences and interests.
• Improve Our Services: Understand user behaviour to enhance our website's performance and content offerings.
• Firebase Security: All account data is securely stored in Firebase, a cloud-based platform with robust security protocols, including encryption and regular security assessments.
• Access Control: Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorised personnel who require it to perform their job functions.
• Cookies: Stored on your device for up to six months to facilitate ongoing sessions and preferences.
• Inactive Accounts: User accounts that remain inactive for six months will be automatically deleted to protect your privacy and comply with data minimisation principles.
As a registered user, you have full control over your data:
• Access: View all the data we've collected about you on your profile page.
• Edit: Update or correct your account information at any time.
• Delete: Delete your account and all associated data via the profile section. Once deleted, this data cannot be recovered.
We use the following third-party services that may have access to user data:
• Google Analytics: To monitor website performance and understand user engagement. Data collected is anonymised and used solely for analytical purposes.
• Google AdSense: To display advertisements. AdSense may use cookies to personalise ads based on your browsing history.
Please note that these third-party services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your information.
While our primary user base is in Vietnam, the data we collect may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence, including countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Firebase operates globally, and data may be processed in the United States or other countries.
We ensure that any data transferred outside the EEA is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Our data handling practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
Data Protection Officer (DPO): For any data-related inquiries or concerns, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at info@apptopia.uk.
We review our policies every six months or whenever new regulations come into effect. Registered users will be notified via email of any significant changes. For non-registered users, a notification will be displayed on our website upon your next visit, and you will be required to renew your cookie consent.
For any questions or concerns regarding our data handling practices, please reach out to us at info@apptopia.uk.
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