Privacy Policy for CAIG
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Welcome to CAIG! This Privacy Policy describes how CAIG (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our application (“App”) and website (caig.com) (collectively, the “Services”). This policy applies to all users of our Services, including those who are simply browsing the website and those who are actively participating in earning activities.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services:
- Information You Provide Directly:
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and other registration information.
- Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information for your profile, such as your location, skills, interests, payment details (e.g., PayPal email), and a profile picture.
- Payment Information: To facilitate payments to you for your earnings, we collect your payment information, such as your PayPal email address or bank account details (depending on the payout options available).
- Communications: When you contact us with inquiries or support requests, we collect your email address and the content of your communications.
- Task and Survey Responses: When you participate in tasks, surveys, or other earning activities, we collect your responses and any related data.
- Information Collected Automatically:
- Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including the device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Usage Information: We collect information about your use of our Services, including the pages you visit, the tasks you complete, the time you spend on the App, and your interactions with other users.
- Log Data: Our servers automatically record certain information in log files, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
- Location Information: With your consent, we may collect your device’s location to provide location-based services or offers. You can disable location services in your device settings.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity and preferences. See the “Cookies” section below for more information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and Improving the Services: To operate, maintain, and improve our Services, personalize your experience, and develop new features and functionality.
- Processing Payments: To process payments to you for your earnings on the platform.
- Communicating with You: To respond to your inquiries, provide support, send you important updates about our Services, and send you promotional materials (where permitted by law).
- Personalization: To personalize your experience, including recommending tasks, surveys, and opportunities based on your interests and skills.
- Analytics: To analyze how users interact with our Services, monitor usage patterns, and improve our platform.
- Security: To protect the security and integrity of our Services and prevent fraud.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:
- Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who assist us with payment processing, data analytics, email marketing, and other essential functions. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Business Partners: We may share information with business partners who offer tasks, surveys, or other opportunities on our platform. We will only share information with your explicit consent.
- Other Users: Some of your profile information (e.g., your username and profile picture) may be visible to other users of our Services.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement or other government agencies if required by law or legal process.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to collect information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow us to recognize your browser and remember certain information about you.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Services and enable you to access certain features.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our Services, such as which pages you visit most often.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertising based on your interests. (Note: CAIG’s use of advertising cookies should be clarified based on its actual advertising practices.)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Services.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Restriction of Processing: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining the retention period, we consider the sensitivity of the information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and our legal obligations.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our Services after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].