Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 23, 2024
Welcome to this www.SMWire.com network site (the “Site”), owned by BridgeTech Media, Corp. (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy informs you about how we collect, use, protect, and handle your Personal Data in accordance with international privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable regulations.
1. Collection of Personal Data
We collect Personal Data that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, billing address, email address, and payment information, when you:
- Purchase services
- Submit inquiries
- Participate in promotions
Additionally, we collect Non-Personal Data, such as your IP address, browser type, and site usage data, through cookies and similar technologies. This information helps us improve the Site’s functionality and content.
2. Use of Personal Data
We use your Personal Data for purposes including:
- Responding to inquiries and providing access to the Site
- Fulfilling services or transactions, such as press release distribution
- Preventing fraud and investigating policy or legal violations
- Analyzing data to improve our services
- Sharing information with trusted third-party service providers essential for Site operations (e.g., email providers, marketing assistance)
- Complying with legal requirements or protecting public safety in emergencies
We do not sell or trade your Personal Data to third parties. Sharing of Personal Data is limited to service-related purposes only.
3. International Data Transfers
Your Personal Data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those of your jurisdiction. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
4. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:
- Access: Request information about the Personal Data we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate Personal Data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your Personal Data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing your Personal Data
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your Personal Data to another service provider
- Objection: Object to the processing of your Personal Data for certain purposes
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@smwire.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
5. Security of Your Personal Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to collect Non-Personal Data. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it as required by law.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies when interacting with them.
9. Data Retention
We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations. Once no longer needed, we will securely delete your data.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Acceptance of This Privacy Policy
By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
BridgeTech Media, Corp.
Email: support@smwire.com
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