Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Welcome to briny.pro. This Privacy Policy describes how briny.pro ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information obtained from users ("you" or "your") of our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Services"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely.

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

1. Information Collection

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Services to you.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and any other details you choose to provide.
• Profile Information: Information you add to your profile, such as a profile picture, company details, or biography.
• Communication Data: Contents of your communications with us via email, contact forms, or support tickets.
• Transaction and Billing Data: If you purchase a service, we collect payment information (processed by a secure third-party payment processor), billing address, and transaction history.
• User Content: Any data, files, or information you upload, generate, or submit through our Services.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: Information your browser sends when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Services, including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Information: Details of your interactions with our Services, such as features used, clickstream patterns, and preferences.
• Location Information: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as:

• Social media platforms (if you connect your account).
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Payment processors to confirm your payment.
• Business partners or publicly available sources.

2. Use of Information

We use the collected information for the following business purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To operate, maintain, and deliver the features and functionality of our Services, including processing transactions and authenticating users.
• To Improve and Personalize: To understand how our Services are used, develop new features, and tailor content, recommendations, and offers to your interests.
• To Communicate with You: To send you service-related announcements, administrative messages, technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages. With your consent, we may also send you marketing and promotional communications.
• For Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, troubleshoot problems, and provide technical support.
• For Security and Fraud Prevention: To monitor and protect the security of our Services, detect and prevent fraudulent transactions, and ensure the safety of our users and systems.
• For Legal and Compliance Purposes: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests, and to enforce our Terms of Service, including investigating potential violations.
• For Business Operations: To conduct data analysis, audits, and research to improve our business operations and Services.

3. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect the security of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

• Security Measures: We use industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) for data in transit. Access to your personal data is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job functions.
• Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Criteria used to determine retention periods include legal obligations, dispute resolution, and enforcing our agreements.
• Data Sharing: We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics, customer support), under strict contractual data protection terms.
  • Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.
  • With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed to you with your explicit prior consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Services and store certain information.

• What Are Cookies: Cookies are small data files placed on your device. They help us improve our Services, remember your preferences, and understand user behavior.
• Types of Cookies We Use:
  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve performance.
  • Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.
• Your Choices: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of our Services may not function properly.
• Do Not Track: Our Services do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. You can learn more about Do Not Track at allaboutdnt.com.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your