Proquanet Privacy Policy
Last updated: [17/07/2024]
Thank you for choosing to use our online professional social networking platform! At Proquanet, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when interacting with our website or using our services. Please take a moment to understand our practices and let us know if you have any questions.
1. Information We Collect
We collect certain personal information from you when you register an account, create a profile, or use our services. The types of information we may collect include:
– Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and other similar contact details.
– Profile Information: Your professional qualifications, work experience, skills, interests, and other information you choose to provide on your profile.
– Communications: Any messages or communications you send through our platform, including chats, posts, and comments.
– Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website and services, such as the pages you visit, the features you use, and the actions you take.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
– To provide and improve our services: We use your information to operate our platform, personalize your experience, and enhance our services.
– Communication: We may contact you regarding updates, notifications, or other important information related to your account or our services.
– Analytics and research: We analyse usage data to understand trends, gather insights, and improve our platform.
– Compliance with legal obligations: We may process your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take data security seriously and employ measures to protect your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- We use SSL/TLS encryption to secure data transmission between my website and users’ browsers, protecting sensitive information like login credentials and payment data.
- We regularly update the WordPress core, plugins, and themes to fix known vulnerabilities and security issues, reducing attack vectors.
- We follow secure hosting practices by using SSH/SFTP for file transfers, implementing least-privilege access controls, and maintaining backups to enhance overall security.
- We add extra layers of protection by using security plugins that provide malware scanning, and login security measures.
- We limit user permissions and disable unnecessary features like file editing in the dashboard to restrict potential damage from compromised accounts.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with the following parties under specific circumstances:
– Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., hosting, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
– Legal Compliance: We may share your information if we have a good-faith belief that disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
– Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
– Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us directly.
– Data Portability: Upon request, we can provide you with a copy of your personal data in a commonly used and machine-readable format.
– Consent Withdrawal: You have the right to withdraw your consent for certain processing activities. However, this may limit or prevent the use of certain features or services.
– Account Deletion: You have the option to delete your account and associated personal information. Deleting your account will remove all your data from our platform and cannot be undone. Please note that certain information may be retained for legal and legitimate business purposes.
To exercise any of these rights or if you have any questions regarding your rights and choices, please contact us at hugh@proquanet.com. We will respond to your request and provide help in a timely manner.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please note that we
are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these external sites or services before providing any personal information.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from individuals under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove such information from our systems.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review the Policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after the changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices in general, please contact us at hugh@proquanet.com. We will do our best to address and resolve any issues promptly.
Thank you for entrusting us with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a secure and enjoyable experience on our platform.