Credified Privacy Policy
Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Credified that applies to the owners and its affiliate entities. It describes the information we may collect, use, share in connection with your use of our websites, including Credified website, and any of our products and services, and other websites that link to this Policy. Information collected while you communicate with us through offline methods is also included.
Information Credified Collects Directly from User
Account Information & Data
Some of the information is directly shared with us on using our Sites. Registration for an account with Credified lets you share the following details - First name, Last name, Email, Zip code, country of residence, etc. When you create a complete Credified account, we may collect your address and payment card information.
Interaction and Communication
Interaction and communication with us also make us collect much of the information. Further, it depends on the specific information that is collected, such as the following:Collection of email address and content when you send us an email. The body of the email includes the content that has your information.When you register for our promotions or challenges, we will collect your first and last name, email address, and phone number. Collection of contact information on an inquiry about our products and services. Interacting with Credified on social media will make us collect your social media profile information. It also includes your posts, communication methods, etc.We collect the content of communication using the chat feature on our Sites.Technical support, as well as customer service calls, are recorded by Credified.
When You Make Purchases
When you purchase a product from our site, your information such as payment information, credit card, debit card, and bank account numbers are collected.
When You do Registration for Events
Registration of events on our site or a service provider will collect the following information - First name, Last name, Email address, payment information (credit card, debit card, expiry date, credit card holder's name, debit card holder's name, etc.)
Information Credified Collects Automatically
Credified automatically collects information from the user, such as the device. There is more information collected as the following:Device information - Hardware and software information, Operating System, IP (internet protocol) address, Device ID, and default language. Specific actions are taken such as visiting pages, searching for items online, and how the user interacts with Sites - these things are collected.Information such as duration of browsing on the Sites, the frequency of visiting Sites, connection type, network information, etc., is collected. Interaction with email messages - opening the message, reading it, clicking the links, replying, or forwarding it.
Usage of Cookies - Ads, and Analytics
Credified uses ads and analytics for information collection just as other websites do. We make use of cookies to receive specific information whenever you interact with our websites. Interaction can be using a mobile phone or a PC, Mac, Desktop, laptop. A cookie is a small file with a string of characters that becomes active when visiting a website or web page. Cookies are used to analyze and improve our Site performance, track user trends, provide relevant ads, etc. You have the liberty to refuse and not accept all cookies based on the browser you use. However, some sites may not function properly if cookies are not accepted.
The analytics partners, Google, HubSpot, HotJar, Bing Ads, and Facebook Ads. It would be best to visit their privacy policy pages to know more about how they handle your information for ads and analytics. Credified cannot control or monitor our partners’ data collection or data use practices concerning such information.
How Credified Uses Your Information'
In general, we collect information from you to provide our Sites, operate our business, and provide information that you request from us. The purpose of using such information is as under: Creating an account on Credified Sites Protecting, maintaining, and operating our SitesProviding you with technical support as requiredRegistration of events on our Sites with your informationScheduling training sessions based on the information providedSending Site updates and other marketing-related information about Credified Sites and third parties products and services, in which we think you may be interested.We are customizing content for you to see the Sites easily. Responding to inquiries done by you.Operating business in good faith, focusing on security as well as the overall functioning of our Sites. Comply with laws and regulations, legal processes, government requests, etc.Applicable terms of service that include investigation of violations thereof. Detection, prevention, and addressing frauds, security, or technical issues. Protection of Credified's rights, property, or safety of Credified, our customers, or the public as required or permitted by law.
How Credified Shares Your Information
Any information which is identifiable to you as personal information is not rented or sold by Credified. Sharing of information with third parties through the operation of our Sites and our business as outlined below:
Sharing Information with Third Parties
Credified uses third parties' assistance to operate the business. In return, the vendors provide us with technology to maintain our Sites. Further, they also help us with marketing and communication needs. All of these services do have access to your information.
How Payment Gateways Access Your Information
Purchasing through our sites makes use of your credit card or debit card information. In addition, other information such as your mobile number, transaction details, web page history is also collected. Financial data may be collected and stored by the payment gateways for recurring payment options. With the stored data such as card type, expiry date, card number digits, you can use regular payments.
Before Sharing Information, Your Consent is Required
We share your information with third parties, business organizations, or individuals outside of Credified only at your direction or when we consent to do so. For example, you may fill out web forms on our Site to inquire about products and services from third parties, in which case we will provide the contact and other information that you enter to such third parties at your direction. In these instances, we will only share your information with the third parties that you direct us to share it with.
Legal Proceedings & Formalities
We may share information with third-party companies, organizations, governmental authorities, or individuals outside of Credified. The shared information is necessary for the following: For regulations, applying legal formalities, or any government requests.Enforcing contracts that may or may not be under Terms of Service, thereby detecting potential violations thereof. Detection of fraud, security issues, or technical issues and preventing them. Protect against harm to Credified's rights, property, or safety of Credified as permitted by law.
Acquisition or Merger of Business
Suppose Credified is involved in a merger or acquisition, an asset sale, liquidation, or bankruptcy. In that case, we may share your information with that company before and after the transaction closes. In this scenario, your data remains subject to the terms as stated in the privacy policy in effect during the time of transfers.
Aggregate the Information
We take care that your information is not used to identify you as a person to third parties. Further, aggregate data is provided to third parties without restriction. This information shares how often people use our Sites; however, the aggregate data is never shared with the third party in a manner that identifies you as a person.
Information Sharing Options
Options are good, and when it comes to sharing the information, Credified does have choices. You also get the opportunity by not opting to disclose your specific information with us. However, some of the information may be used or needed to create accounts with Credified Sites.
Information Modification & Edits
If you have an account with Credified, you are at liberty to access and modify some of our Site's information. You can also change or access additional information that is not available through your account on the Sites; please get in touch with us at support@credified.com. We may ask you to verify your identity or provide additional information before we act on your request. We may reject or deny requests for specific reasons, such as when we believe a request is fraudulent.
Account & Information Deletion
If you have an account with Credified, you have the right to delete some of the information by accessing the accounts section on our Sites. Further, you can also request account and information deletion by emailing us at support@credified.com. Any aggregated data from your information can be used, but not in a manner that identifies you personally.
Information for Marketing & Communication
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications of Credified by using the unsubscribe link or button at the bottom of such a communication. Some of the promotional offers do provide you with better choices with additional messages.
International Transfer of Information
We host our Sites from the United States of America. You agree to be governed by the United States' laws and transfer your information to the United States if you decide to use our Sites or share your information with us.
Collecting Information from Children
Credified does not collect information from children under the age of 13 years. Do not attempt to access Credified Sites if you are under 13 years or send any information about yourself to us. If you are a parent and believe such information is shared with us, please contact us at support@credified.com or call at 123-456-7890 to remove such information from our systems.
Information Security & Usage
Keeping in mind the security of your information, we make sure to take reasonable measures. Any unauthorized usage, unlawful processing of information, or accidental loss and damage to data is taken care thereof. We also take specific steps for enhancing our Site security. However, the Internet is not a 100% secure environment, and Credified doesn't guarantee the security of information you share with us. There is no guarantee of accessing the information altered or destroyed by a breach of safety measures, either physical or technical. You are responsible for safeguarding information such as logins and passwords.
Retention of Information
We have to retain your information under various applicable laws. Further, it purely depends on the type of information and whether we have to include it or not. Once we no longer have an ongoing business or legal requirement to keep your information with us, we aggregate the same, de-identify, or delete within a particular time.
Information Collected by Third-Parties & Social Media
Credified Sites contain links to other websites that third parties operate. It can include buttons that link to social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Clicking on such links will collect your browsing history, search keywords, and how much time you spent on a particular website.
Credified Websites for Customers
We ensure that our customers can run their businesses efficiently. Suppose you have visited the websites or have used the services of a customer’s Credified website. In that case, we collect and use information about you on behalf of that particular customer. We only use this information in the direction of our customers—they ultimately choose how and why to use your data. We never use this information to contact you or market to you independently. Please visit their privacy policy for more queries about how the customers may use your data or information.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Credified may make the required changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time. Whenever it is done, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page. You should read this page every time you use our Sites and be aware of the changes. Your usage of Credified Sites shows your acceptance of such changes. Further, the changes to this Privacy Policy shall take effect from the publication date unless it is stated.
Contact Us
For any queries or concerns related to this Privacy Policy, you can always get in touch with us by emailing us at contact@credified.com.
