Understand Narcissism Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 10, 2024

Introduction

Understand Narcissism, owned and operated by Informetrics, Inc. ("Company" or "we"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when using our website, including any affiliated platforms, applications, and services (collectively, the "Website"). By accessing and using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect different types of information from and about users, including:

Personal Information: When you create an account or become a member, we may collect information you provide, such as your name, email address, age, interests, and profile information. If you are a professional, you may also provide business-related information, including business descriptions and areas served.
Content You Submit: We collect information you submit, post, or create on the Website, including comments, reviews, forum posts, and other contributions. Any personal information you choose to share within your posts may be publicly accessible and viewable by others.
Automatically Collected Information: We collect technical information automatically as you navigate the Website, which may include:
- Browsing history and activities
- Device information (type, operating system, browser type)
- IP address and geolocation data
- Pages visited and content interacted with
- Referring URL and exit pages
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interaction with the Website, including your browsing behavior and preferences. You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser, but disabling cookies may limit your access to certain features of the Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

Provide, operate, and maintain the Website and its features
Improve and personalize your experience on the Website
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Enable communication between you and other users in forums and community areas
Send you newsletters, updates, and promotional information if you have opted in
Conduct research and analysis to understand user behavior and improve the Website
Enforce our Terms of Service and protect the Website’s security and integrity

We do not use your data for medical, psychological, or legal advice purposes. Any information shared through the Website is for informational and educational purposes only, as outlined in our Disclaimer.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We may share or disclose your information under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party vendors to assist with various aspects of the Website’s operation, including data hosting, analytics, and email distribution. These service providers only access your information to perform tasks on our behalf and are bound by contractual obligations to keep your information confidential.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas, court orders, or government regulations.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity as part of the transaction. In such cases, we will notify you of any material changes to the handling of your information.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When you delete your account, we will deactivate your profile, but content you submitted (such as reviews, comments, or forum posts) may still be accessible unless otherwise required by applicable law.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You have choices regarding the information we collect and use:

Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails or newsletters by following the instructions in the email or contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you important administrative messages.
Access and Update Information: You may access and update certain personal information associated with your account by logging into your profile on the Website. You may also request changes by contacting us directly.
Delete or Restrict Information: If you wish to deactivate or delete your account, please contact us as described in the “Contact Us” section below. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

Understand Narcissism is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information as quickly as possible. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of third-party websites. If you follow links to other sites, we encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the Website after any changes are posted will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Informetrics, Inc.
Attention: Legal Administration
9039 Katy Freeway, Suite 330
Houston, TX 77024
Email: info@understandnarcissism.com

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