Effective date: November 24, 2023
Welcome to PrinterStats! In this document, “us,” “we,” or “our” refers to PrinterStats, the operator of the www.printerstats.com website (the “Service”).
This page outlines our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you engage with our Service. It also explains the choices you have concerning that data.
By utilizing our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. Any terms not defined here can be found in our Terms and Conditions, accessible at www.printerstats.com.
Definitions
Service
The Service refers to the www.printerstats.com website operated by PrinterStats.
Personal Data
Personal Data refers to information about a living individual that can be identified from that data.
Usage Data
Usage Data is information collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (e.g., duration of a page visit).
Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device (computer or mobile device).
Data Controller
Data Controller is the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and manner in which personal information are processed. For this Privacy Policy, we are the Data Controller of your Personal Data.
Data Processors (or Service Providers)
Data Processors (or Service Providers) are individuals or entities that process data on behalf of the Data Controller. We may engage various Service Providers to process your data more effectively.
Data Subject (or User)
Data Subject is any living individual using our Service and is the subject of Personal Data.
Information Collection and Use
We collect various types of information to enhance and improve our Service.
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using our Service, we may request certain personally identifiable information, such as:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
- Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
- Cookies and Usage Data
We may use your Personal Data to contact you with newsletters, marketing materials, or other relevant information. You can opt out of these communications by following the provided unsubscribe link or instructions.
Usage Data
We also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used, including:
- Internet Protocol address (IP address)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visit
- Time spent on pages
- Unique device identifiers
- Other diagnostic data
Location Data
With your permission, we may use and store Location Data to enhance and customize our Service. You can enable or disable location services through your device settings at any time.
Tracking & Cookies Data
We employ cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor Service activity and hold specific information. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain parts of our Service.
Examples of Cookies we use include:
- Session Cookies for Service operation
- Preference Cookies to remember your settings
- Security Cookies for enhanced security
Use of Data
PrinterStats uses collected data for various purposes, including:
- Providing and maintaining our Service
- Notifying you about Service changes
- Allowing participation in interactive features
- Providing customer support
- Gathering analysis for Service improvement
- Monitoring Service usage
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues
- Providing news, special offers, and general information about goods, services, and events, unless you choose not to receive such information
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data Under GDPR
For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), PrinterStats processes Personal Data based on:
- Contract performance
- Your consent
- Legitimate interests (not overridden by your rights)
- Payment processing
- Legal compliance
Retention of Data
PrinterStats retains your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes, generally for a shorter period unless required for legal obligations, dispute resolution, or to enforce our agreements and policies.
Transfer of Data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
If you are located outside South Africa and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to South Africa and process it there.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy, followed by your submission of such information, represents your agreement to that transfer.
PrinterStats will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. No transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless adequate controls, including the security of your data and other personal information, are in place.
Disclosure of Data
Business Transaction
If PrinterStats is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
Disclosure for Law Enforcement
Under certain circumstances, PrinterStats may be required to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
Legal Requirements
PrinterStats may disclose your Personal Data in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with a legal obligation
- Protect and defend the rights or property of PrinterStats
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
- Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
- Protect against legal liability
Security of Data
The security of your data is of utmost importance to us. However, it’s essential to acknowledge that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to employ commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
“Do Not Track” Signals Under California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
We want to be transparent about our stance on “Do Not Track” (“DNT”). Unfortunately, we do not currently support DNT. DNT is a preference you can set in your web browser to inform websites that you do not wish to be tracked. You can enable or disable DNT by visiting the Preferences or Settings page of your web browser.
Your Data Protection Rights Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
For residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific data protection rights, and PrinterStats aims to facilitate these rights:
- Right to Access, Update, or Delete: You can access, update, or request deletion of your Personal Data directly within your account settings. If you encounter difficulties, please contact us for assistance.
- Right of Rectification: You have the right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your Personal Data.
- Right of Restriction: You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal information.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw consent if PrinterStats relied on your consent for processing your personal information.
Please note that we may request identity verification before responding to such requests. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Service Providers
We may engage third-party companies and individuals (“Service Providers”) to facilitate our Service, perform Service-related tasks, or assist in analyzing Service usage. These Service Providers have access to your Personal Data solely to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
Analytics
We may utilize third-party Service Providers for monitoring and analyzing Service usage, such as Google Analytics. Google Analytics tracks and reports website traffic, sharing this data with other Google services. You can opt-out of this by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
For more information on Google’s privacy practices, visit: Google Privacy & Terms
Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to third-party sites not operated by us. We advise reviewing the Privacy Policy of each site you visit, as we have no control over their content or practices.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for users under 18 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a parent or guardian is aware that a child provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. Upon awareness, we take steps to remove such information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will notify you of changes via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service before changes take effect. Check the “effective date” at the top for updates. Review this Privacy Policy periodically for awareness, as changes become effective upon posting.
Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, reach out to us at:
By email: christo@printerstats.com