TrendTap Digital ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

1. Information We Collect We collect information in three main ways: information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.

a. Information You Provide

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, or other contact details when you sign up for our newsletter, create an account, fill out forms, or contact us.

• Account Information: Username, password, and profile details if you register for an account.

• Payment Information: Billing details (processed through secure third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers).

• Communications: Messages, feedback, or other content you submit via email, chat, or support tickets.

• User-Generated Content: Posts, comments, or uploads if you participate in forums, reviews, or interactive features.

b. Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clickstream data, referring/exit pages, and navigation paths.

• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and deliver personalized content. See Section 7 for details.

c. Information from Third Parties

• Analytics Providers: Aggregated data from services like Google Analytics.

• Advertising Partners: Information about ad interactions.

• Social Media: If you interact with us via social platforms, we may receive profile information you permit sharing.

• Business Partners: Data shared during co-marketing or integrations, subject to your consent where required.

2. How We Use Your Information We use collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and improve our services.

• To process transactions and send confirmations.

• To communicate with you (newsletters, updates, support responses).

• To personalize your experience and deliver targeted content/ads.

• To analyze usage and optimize performance.

• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, or technical problems.

• To comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms.

3. How We Share Your Information We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in these limited cases:

• Service Providers: With trusted vendors (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors, email services) bound by confidentiality.

• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

• Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, respond to subpoenas, or protect rights/safety.

• With Consent: For any other purpose disclosed at collection with your permission.

• Aggregated/Anonymized Data: Non-identifiable data for research or marketing.

4. Data Security We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no transmission or storage system is 100% secure. If a breach occurs, we will notify you as required by law.

5. Data Retention We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. Upon request or account deletion, we anonymize or delete data unless retention is required.

6. Your Privacy Rights and Choices Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

• Access: Request a copy of your data.

• Correction: Update inaccurate information.

• Deletion: Request removal of your data.

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing or object to processing.

• Portability: Receive data in a structured format.

• Non-Discrimination: Exercise rights without retaliation.

To exercise rights, contact us at privacy@trendtapdigital.com. We respond within 30 days (or as required by law). For EEA/UK users, you may lodge complaints with a supervisory authority.

Marketing Choices

• Opt out of emails via unsubscribe links.

• Manage cookies in browser settings (see Section 7).

7. Cookies and Tracking We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality.

• Performance Cookies: Analyze usage.

• Functional Cookies: Remember preferences.

• Targeting Cookies: Deliver relevant ads.

You can disable cookies via browser settings, but this may limit functionality. We honor Do Not Track signals where feasible. Third-party ads may use their own cookies; review their policies.

8. Children's Privacy Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect children's data. If discovered, we delete it promptly. Parents: contact us if concerned.

9. International Data Transfers Data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries. We use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses for cross-border transfers, ensuring adequate protection.

10. Third-Party Links Our site may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies.

11. Changes to This Policy We may update this Policy periodically. Changes are posted here with a new "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be notified via email or site notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us For questions, requests, or concerns: Email: privacy@trendtapdigital.com 

This Policy applies solely to information collected by TrendTap Digital. By using our services, you acknowledge this Policy.