Privacy Policy

We, Diam-Ants Expo, take the privacy of users of our website and/or mobile application (the "Website" or "Mobile Application") very seriously and are committed to protecting the information that users provide to us in connection with their use of our website and/or mobile application (collectively: "Digital Assets"). We are also committed to protecting and using your information in accordance with applicable law.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use and disclosure of your information through the use of our digital assets (the "Services") when you access the Services through your devices. Please read the Privacy Policy carefully and make sure that you fully understand our practices with respect to your information before using our Services. If you have read this Policy, fully understood it and do not agree with our practices, you must stop using our Digital Assets and Services. By using our Services, you accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any changes to it.

 

This Privacy Policy tells you:

 

How we collect information

 

What information we collect

 

Why we collect this information

 

Who we share the information with

 

Where the information is stored

 

How long the information is kept

 

How we protect the information

 

How we treat minors

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Updates or changes to the Privacy Policy

 

What information do we collect?

Category: Always

Below is an overview of the information we may collect: Unidentified and non-identifiable information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through use of our Services (“Non-Personal Information”). Non-Personal Information does not allow us to identify who collected it. Non-Personal Information that we collect consists primarily of technical and aggregated usage information.

Individually identifiable information, i.e. anything that can identify you or could reasonably be used to identify you ("Personal Information"). The Personal Information we collect through our Services may include information requested from time to time such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. When we combine Personal Information with Non-Personal Information, we treat it as Personal Information as long as it is combined.

 

How do we collect information?

Category: Always

Below are the main methods we use to collect information:We collect information when you use our Services. So when you visit our digital assets and use services, we may collect, record, and store usage, sessions, and related information. We collect information you provide to us yourself, for example when you contact us directly through a communication channel (such as an email with a comment or feedback). We may collect information from third-party sources, as described below.

We collect information that you provide to us when you sign in to our Services through a third party service provider such as Facebook or Google.

 

Why do we collect this information?

Category: Always

We may use your information to: provide and operate our Services; develop, customize, and improve our Services; respond to your feedback, requests, and requests, and provide assistance; analyze demand and usage patterns; for other internal, statistical, and research purposes; improve our data security and fraud prevention capabilities; investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies, and comply with applicable law, regulation, or government request; and send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our Services. For promotional emails, you can choose whether you want to continue receiving them. If not, simply click the unsubscribe link in those emails.

 

Who do we share this information with?

Category: Always

We may share your information with our service providers to operate our Services (e.g., storing data on third-party hosting services, providing technical support, etc.). We may also disclose your information in the following circumstances:

(i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or take action against illegal activities or other wrongdoing; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights of defense;

(iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety, or the safety of our users or the public;

(iv) in the event of a change of control of us or one of our affiliates (through a merger, acquisition, or purchase of (substantially) all assets, etc.);

(v) to collect, retain, and/or manage your information through authorized third parties (e.g., cloud service providers) as appropriate for business purposes;

(vi) to work with third parties to improve your user experience.

For the avoidance of doubt, we may transfer, share, or otherwise use non-personal information to third parties at our sole discretion.

Category: User has a blog or forumPlease note that our Services enable social interactions (e.g., posting content, information, and comments publicly and chatting with other users). Please be aware that any content or data you make available in these areas can be read, collected, and used by others. We discourage posting or sharing information that you do not want to make public. If you upload content to our Digital Assets or otherwise make it available as part of your use of a Service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public who have access to your data or content. You acknowledge and agree that copies of your information may remain available in cached and archived pages even after deletion or after a third party makes a copy/store of your content.Cookies and Similar TechnologiesWhen you visit or access our Services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and other technologies and analytics services ("Tracking Technologies"). These Tracking Technologies may allow third parties to automatically collect your information to enhance the browsing experience on our digital assets, optimize their performance, provide a customized user experience, and for security and fraud prevention purposes.

 

To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.

Category: User is NOT connected to an advertising service

 

We will not share your email address or other personal information with advertising companies or ad networks without your consent.

Category: The user is connected to an advertising service, a campaign manager or to Facebook Ads

We may deliver advertising through our Services and our digital assets (including websites and applications that use our Services) that may also be tailored to you, such as ads based on your recent browsing behavior across websites, devices or browsers. To deliver these ads to you, we may use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including clear GIFs) and/or HTML5 local storage and/or other technologies. We may also use third parties, such as network advertisers (i.e., third parties who display ads based on your website visits) to deliver targeted ads. Third-party ad network providers, advertisers, sponsors and/or website traffic measurement services may also use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including clear GIFs) and/or Flash cookies and/or other technologies to measure the effectiveness of their ads and to tailor advertising content for you. These third-party cookies and other technologies are subject to the specific privacy policy of the respective third party and not this one.

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Where do we store the data?

Category: Always

Non-Personal Data

Please note that our companies, as well as our trusted partners and service providers, are located around the world. For the purposes explained in this Privacy Policy, we store and process any non-personal data we collect in different jurisdictions.Category: User collects personal dataPersonal DataPersonal Data may be maintained, processed and stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel and as necessary for the proper provision of our services and/or as required by law (as further explained below) in other jurisdictions.

 

How long is the data retained?

Category: Always

Please note that we retain the data we collect for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with our legal and contractual obligations to you, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We may correct, amend, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at any time at our sole discretion.

 

How do we protect the data?

Category: Always

Our digital asset hosting service provides us with the online platform that enables us to provide our services to you. Your information may be stored through our hosting provider's data storage, databases, and general applications. They store your information on secure servers behind a firewall, and they provide secure HTTPS access to most areas of their services.

Category: User Accepts Payments/eComAll payment options offered by us and our digital asset hosting service adhere to the PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) regulations of the PCI Security Standards Council, a collaboration between brands such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information (including physical, electronic, and procedural measures) by our store and service providers.

Category: Always

Notwithstanding the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot and do not guarantee the absolute protection and security of any information you upload, post or otherwise share with us or others.For this reason, we ask that you use strong passwords and, where possible, not send us or others any confidential information that you believe could cause you significant or lasting harm if disclosed. Additionally, because email and instant messaging are not considered secure forms of communication, we ask that you do not share any confidential information through any of these communication channels. How do we deal with minors?Category: User DOES NOT collect information from minorsThe Services are not intended for users who have not yet reached the legal age of majority. We will not knowingly collect information from children. If you are under the age of majority, you should not download or use the Services or provide us with any information.We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time so that we can verify whether minors are using our Services. In the event that we become aware that a minor is using our Services, we may prohibit and block that user from accessing our Services, and we may delete any information we have about that user. If you have reason to believe that a minor has provided information to us, please contact us as explained below.Category: User Collects Information from MinorsChildren may use our Services, but if they wish to access certain features, they may be required to provide certain information. Collection of some information (including information collected through cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies) may be automatic. If we knowingly collect, use, or disclose information collected from a child, we will provide notice and obtain parental consent in accordance with applicable law. We do not condition a child's participation in an online activity on the child providing more contact information than is reasonably necessary to participate in that activity. We use the information we collect only in connection with the services the child has requested.

 

We may also use a parent's contact information to communicate about the child's activities on the service.​

Category: Always

We will only use your personal data for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy and only when we are satisfied that: the use of your personal data is necessary to perform or enter into a contract (for example, to provide you with the Services themselves or customer or technical support); the use of your personal data is necessary to comply with relevant legal or regulatory obligations, or the use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided that this will always be done in a manner that is proportionate and respects your data protection rights). As an EU resident, you can: request confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you are being processed and request access to your personal data held about you, as well as certain additional information; request to receive personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format; request the rectification of your personal data held by us; request the erasure of your personal data; object to our processing of your personal data; request the restriction of the processing of your personal data; or lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Please note, however, that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. If you have general questions about the personal data we collect and how we use it, please contact us as set out below.In the course of providing the Services, we may transfer data across borders to affiliates or other third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions around the world. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the EEA.If you are located in the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA if we are satisfied that an adequate or comparable level of protection of personal data exists. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have appropriate contractual arrangements in place with our third parties to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to minimize the risk of unlawful use, alteration, deletion, loss or theft of your personal information and that such third parties act in compliance with applicable laws at all times.California Consumer Privacy Act RightsIf you use the Services as a California resident, you may have rights to request access to and deletion of your information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).

 

To exercise your right to access and delete your information, please see how to contact us below.

Category: The Site Does Not Sell Users' DataWe do not sell users' personal information for the intent and purposes of the CCPA.

Category: Sites with a blog or forumUsers of the Services who are California residents and under 18 years of age may request and obtain removal of their posted content by sending an email to the address provided in the "Contact Us" section below. All requests must be marked "California Removal Request." All requests must include a description of the content you wish to remove and sufficient information to allow us to locate the material. We will not accept communications that are not marked or are not properly submitted, and we may not be able to respond if you do not provide sufficient information. Please note that your request does not guarantee that all or any of the material will be removed. For example, material you post may be republished or reposted by other users or third parties.

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Updates or Changes to the Privacy Policy

Category: Always

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time at our sole discretion, and the version posted on the Site will always be the current version (see "Effective Date" notice). We encourage you to check this Privacy Policy periodically for changes. If there are any material changes, we will post a notice on our Site. Your continued use of the Services after we have posted notice of any changes on our Site will constitute your acknowledgement and consent to the changes to the Privacy Policy and your agreement to be bound by the terms of those changes.

 

Contact

Category: Always

If you have any general questions about the Services or the information we collect about you and how we use it, please contact us at:

Diam-Ants Expo

Wesemlinstrasse 4, 6006 Lucerne, Switzerland

Email address: info@diam-ants.com

 

DISCLAIMER

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The information contained herein is not a substitute for legal advice and you should not rely on it alone. Specific requirements relating to legal terms and policies may vary from state to state and/or jurisdiction to jurisdiction. As set out in our Terms of Use, you are responsible for ensuring that your Services are permitted under and comply with the laws that apply to you. To ensure that you fully comply with your legal obligations, we strongly recommend that you seek professional advice to better understand what requirements apply to you specifically.