Privacy Policy for Questia
Last Updated: 2024-10-11
At Questia, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our platform. By accessing and using Questia, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
When you use Questia, we may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you create an account or submit a form.
- Device and Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and usage data such as the pages you visit and the time spent on our platform.
- Location Data: We may collect location information to personalize your experience, especially for local real estate or automobile searches.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze site usage. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Services: We use your information to operate Questia, improve its performance, and enhance your user experience.
- To Personalize Your Experience: We may use your information to show you relevant listings and tailored content based on your preferences.
- To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, send updates, and provide customer support.
- For Marketing: With your consent, we may send you promotional offers, newsletters, and marketing materials about new features or services.
- For Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes specified by Questia.
- With Business Partners: In some cases, we may share information with our business partners, such as real estate or automobile websites, when you inquire about a listing.
- For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or to protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or comply with a legal obligation.
4. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- Encryption: Sensitive information, such as payment data, is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
- Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal information, and they are required to keep your data confidential.
- Data Breach Procedures: In the event of a data breach, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law, in accordance with the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA).
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal data under applicable laws, including:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal obligations to retain it.
- Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or by contacting us directly.
- Control Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].
6. Children's Privacy
Questia is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that data promptly.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing Questia from outside the United States, please note that your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, the United States. By using our platform, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those of your home country.
9. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, including the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA), which outlines requirements for securing personal data and providing notification in the event of a data breach.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Ai Assistant Corp, Miami, FL, 33130 USA