Welcome to Whimsical News Corner (the ‘Site’). We recognize the significance of online privacy for users of our Site, particularly when engaging in business transactions. This privacy statement dictates our policies concerning the privacy of Visitors who browse the Site without making transactions and Visitors who sign up to conduct business and utilize the Services offered (referred to as ‘Authorized Customers’).
‘Personally Identifiable Information’ pertains to any data that can be used to identify, contact, or locate an individual, including details like name, address, phone number, email address, and financial information. This data excludes anonymous information and demographic details not linked to a specific person.
What information is collected as Personally Identifiable Information?
We gather basic user profile data from all Visitors. Additional details collected from Authorized Customers include names, addresses, contact information, business size, and advertising inventory intentions.
Who collects this information?
Aside from our direct collection, third-party service providers like credit card companies may also collect information for services such as credit and insurance. We request these parties to disclose their use of personal data provided by Visitors and Authorized Customers.
How is Personally Identifiable Information utilized by the Site?
We use this information to customize the Site, provide relevant services, and respond to inquiries. Communication about research opportunities or transactions related to the Site may also be done via email using Personally Identifiable Information.
With whom can this information be shared?
Personally Identifiable Information of Authorized Customers might be shared with others looking to engage in potential transactions. Aggregated data on Visitors and Authorized Customers may be shared with affiliates and third-party vendors.
How is this information kept secure?
The Personally Identifiable Information collected is securely stored and only accessible to a limited number of authorized employees.
How can inaccuracies in Personally Identifiable Information be corrected?
Visitors and Authorized Customers can contact us to update or correct any inaccurate information by sending an email to [email protected]
Can Personally Identifiable Information be deleted?
We provide a method for Visitors and Authorized Customers to delete Personally Identifiable Information from the database by contacting us. However, complete deletion may not be feasible due to backups and record-keeping requirements.
What if there are changes to the Privacy Policy?
We will inform Visitors and Authorized Customers of any policy changes by posting them on the Site. In case a change may result in disclosing previously restricted Personally Identifiable Information, affected individuals will be notified to prevent such disclosure.
Links:
Whimsical News Corner includes links to external sites. When clicking on these links, users are redirected to other websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these sites as they may differ from ours.
