The Busines Insider is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy (together with our terms of use and any other documents referred to on it) sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us. Please read the following carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
1. Information We May Collect From You
We may collect and process the following data about you:
- Information you give us. You may give us information about you by filling in forms on our site http://thebusinesinsider.com/ (our site) or by corresponding with us by phone, e-mail, or otherwise. This includes information you provide when you register to use our site, subscribe to our service, search for a product, participate in discussion boards or other social media functions on our site, enter a competition, promotion, or survey, and when you report a problem with our site. The information you give us may include your name, address, e-mail address, and phone number, financial and credit card information, personal description, and photograph.
- Information we collect about you. With regard to each of your visits to our site we may automatically collect the following information:
- Technical information, including the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet, your login information, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform;
- Information about your visit, including the full Uniform Resource Locators (URL) clickstream to, through and from our site (including date and time); products you viewed or searched for; page response times, download errors, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information (such as scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs), and methods used to browse away from the page and any phone number used to call our customer service number.
- Information we receive from other sources. We may receive information about you if you use any of the other websites we operate or the other services we provide. We are also working closely with third parties (including, for example, business partners, sub-contractors in technical, payment, and delivery services, advertising networks, analytics providers, search information providers, credit reference agencies) and may receive information about you from them.
2. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site. For detailed information on the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them see our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 To Provide and Improve Our Services
- Website Operation: To operate and maintain our Site and provide you with the content and services you request.
- User Experience: To enhance the user experience, including by personalizing content and features based on your interests.
3.2 To Communicate with You
- Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and provide customer support.
- Promotional Communications: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials, provided you have given your consent to receive such communications.
3.3 To Analyze and Personalize
- Analytics: To analyze website usage and trends to better understand our audience and improve our Site.
- Personalization: To personalize your experience on our Site by showing content that matches your interests.
3.4 To Ensure Security and Compliance
- Security: To protect our Site and services from fraudulent, malicious, or unauthorized activities.
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 With Service Providers
- Third-Party Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
4.2 For Legal Reasons
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
4.3 Business Transfers
- Mergers and Acquisitions: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption: We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to encrypt sensitive information transmitted online.
- Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to employees, contractors, and agents who need to know that information in order to process it for us and are subject to strict confidentiality obligations.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your information:
6.1 Access and Update
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you by contacting us.
- Update: You can update your personal information by logging into your account or contacting us directly.
6.2 Opt-Out
- Promotional Emails: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by contacting us.
- Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Site.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
8. International Data Transfers
The information we collect may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States, which may have different data protection laws.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our Site. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
The Busines Insider Email: privacy@thebusinesinsider.com Address: 123 Business Ave, City, Country
This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 30, 2024.
