Privacy Policy

Welcome to Appstinum! We highly value your trust and are dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of your personally identifiable information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding online information, detailing the choices you have in how your information is used. By registering an account (“Account”) with the Appstinum affiliate network (“Affiliate Network”) and logging in, you are agreeing to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy, including our use of cookies.

1. Collection of Information

1.1 Personally Identifiable Information: We collect various personally identifiable information when you register for an Account or provide information voluntarily. This encompasses details such as business entity information, your title, email address, mailing address, phone numbers, fax number, and other relevant information needed for the performance of your Account and the Affiliate Network.

1.2 Non-Personally Identifiable Information: In addition to personally identifiable information, we may collect non-personally identifiable information to enhance your overall experience on our platform. This includes data such as browser type, operating system, and domain name, which helps us analyze site usage patterns and improve our services.

We only collect and process personal data when you have provided explicit consent, as required under GDPR and the EU ePrivacy Directive. If you provide personal data on behalf of third parties, you must ensure that you have obtained their consent.

2. Cookies and Web Beacons

To optimize your experience, we utilize “cookies,” which are small packets of data stored on your computer. Acceptance of these cookies is necessary for registering and logging in. Furthermore, we may employ web beacons to track site visits and email engagement for analytical purposes.

3. Use of Information

We leverage your personally identifiable information for various purposes, including but not limited to:

3.1 (a) Sending you updates and relevant information about your Account and the Affiliate Network. 3.2 (b) Monitoring your compliance with our Terms and Conditions. 3.3 (c) Validation, suppression, content improvement, and feedback purposes.

You may also receive updates and information from us or our Third Party Agent.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
Appstinum processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. We rely on the following legal bases for processing personal data:

• Consent: When you provide clear and explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to marketing emails).
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to provide our services to you.
• Legitimate Interest: When processing is required to enhance our services, provided it does not override your rights.
• Legal Obligations: When processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.

Email Marketing and Communication Consent

• We will only send marketing emails to users who have explicitly opted in.
• All marketing emails include an unsubscribe link to allow users to withdraw consent easily.
• We do not engage in unsolicited email marketing (spam).

4. Information Sharing

We adhere to a strict policy of not selling, sharing, or renting your personally identifiable information. Exceptions may occur in limited circumstances, such as legal requirements, business transactions, protection of our rights, or as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

We do not share personal data with third parties unless:

• You have provided explicit consent.
• It is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations.
• We are legally required to do so.
• The third party agrees to GDPR-compliant data processing standards.

5. International Transfer of Data

As a member of the Affiliate Network, your information, including personal data, may be transferred across borders. By using our services, you explicitly consent to such transfers, even to countries with different data protection laws.

Data Transfers Outside the EEA
If we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as:

• EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission.
• Binding corporate rules (BCRs).

6. Data Retention

Subject to any mandatory data deletion obligations, your information may be retained indefinitely. This retention applies to our systems, Third Party Agent portal, server logs, databases, and records.

Data Retention Policy (GDPR Compliance)
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Personal data will be deleted or anonymized when it is no longer required, unless retention is required by law.

7. Security

While we implement reasonable precautions to protect your data, we acknowledge that no internet transmission is 100% secure. Access to personally identifiable information is restricted to authorized personnel, and we promptly notify you of any security breaches.

In the event of a data breach that may result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant Data Protection Authority (DPA) within 72 hours, in accordance with GDPR Article 33.

8. Deleting and Updating Your Information

You have the right to request the deletion or update of your personally identifiable information. Simply email us at info@appstinum.com, and we will process your request after verifying your identity.

Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restriction of Processing: Request limitation of data processing.
• Right to Data Portability: Request a structured, commonly used format of your personal data.
• Right to Object: Object to data processing for marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time.

9. Opting Out of Receiving Email

You have the option to opt out of receiving general emails by following the instructions at the end of each email or contacting us at info@appstinum.com. However, we may continue to contact you for essential Account-related purposes.

10. Notification of Changes

We reserve the right to update and modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting on the site. Regularly check the site for updates, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please reach out to us at info@appstinum.com.

Lodging a Complaint with a Data Protection Authority
If you believe that we are processing your personal data in violation of GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA). You can find the contact details for your local DPA here: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en.

Thank you for entrusting Appstinum with your information!