Privacy Policy
Last Modified: May 1st, 2021
This Privacy Policy applies to your use of our forms, survey assessments, websites, apps, and other services (the “Services”). If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, then do not use the Services.
For clarity, all references to “us” (and similar words such as “we” and “our”) mean Growthing, (dba of gayle meyers consulting) and all references to “you” mean the individual using the Services (regardless if the word is capitalized). However, if you are using the Services on behalf of a business entity, then “you” means both you and your business entity.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Anonymous Data
We may collect (or you may provide to us) information which is not personal in nature and which may not be used to identify you as a specific individual or business (“Anonymous Data”).
Personal Data
As a result of your use of the Services, we may collect (or you may provide to us) the following types of information (“Personal Data”):
Basic Information
Your name, title, business/university/college name, address, email address, phone number, photos, videos, and similar types of information.Your Content Submissions
You may also voluntarily provide information to us through the Services and other communication channels, including content, text, photos, videos, audio files, and similar types of information.Information We Collect Automatically
We may collect information about you automatically, including your IP address, operating system, browser ID, browsing activity, time stamps, site navigation, button clicks, and similar types of information. We may also use and/or collect cookies and other types of data files (such as web beacons and cookie-equivalent technology), some of which may be stored on your computer or electronic device for use when you use the Services.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
Anonymous Data
We may use Anonymous Data for any purpose not otherwise prohibited by applicable law, without your consent, without providing notice to you, and without providing compensation to you, including, without limitation, sharing and selling Anonymous Data to third parties.
Personal Data
We will not share or sell your Personal Data except as otherwise provided in this Privacy Policy.
However, we may use your Personal Data as follows:
Aggregated Data
We may aggregate your Personal Data with information we have about other users, individuals, and businesses, for the purpose of converting your Personal Data into Anonymous Data. Once converted, we may use that information as provided in this Privacy Policy.Mandatory Reporting
If you disclose any Personal Data to us regarding illegal acts or acts which violate any applicable rule or regulation, then we may use that Personal Data for purposes of mandatory reporting requirements as required by law, rule, or regulation.Compliance with Legal Processes
We may use and/or share your Personal Data as follows: (a) to comply with court orders, valid discovery requests, valid subpoenas, and other appropriate legal mechanisms; (b) to respond to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements; (c) to prosecute and defend a court, arbitration, or similar legal proceeding; (d) with our representatives and advisors, including attorneys and accountants; and/or (e) if we have a good faith belief that disclosure is necessary to enforce this Privacy Policy or to investigate or prevent illegal or immoral actions.Communications
We may use your Personal Data to send communications to you.Retention
We may store and retain your Personal Data for purposes of using it as described in this Privacy Policy. However, we do not have any obligation to store your Personal Data for the benefit of you or any other third party.Improvements to the Services
If you share ideas or suggestions with us regarding how to improve or modify our Services, then we may use all of the same without your consent, without providing notice to you, and without providing compensation to you.
YOUR CHOICES REGARDING YOUR INFORMATION
Cookies & Tracking Data
You may restrict our ability to use cookies and certain other types of data files by adjusting the settings on your device or browser.
Deleting Your Data
You may request that we delete your Personal Data from the Services, but we do not have any obligation to honor that request.
Rights under the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you are a “Data Subject” under the GDPR, then in addition to the rights outlined elsewhere in this Privacy Policy, you have the rights outlined in this section. If you have questions about any of these rights or if you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Gayle@growthing.co. Also, please note that certain portions of the Services will not work for you unless you provide us with your Personal Data.
You have the right to be informed about what data we collect and how we use it.
You have the right to request access to your Personal Data.
You have the right to have us rectify your Personal Data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
You have the right to have us erase, remove, or delete, your Personal Data.
You have the right to restrict our processing of your Personal Data as provided in the GDPR.
You have the right to data portability with respect to your Personal Data.
You have the right to object to certain uses of your Personal Data as provided in the GDPR.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority that has jurisdiction over issues related to the GDPR.
To the extent you provided consent to our processing of your Personal Data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. However, such withdrawal will not be effective with respect to lawful processing based upon consent that occurred prior to your withdrawal. (We require only the information that is reasonably required to enter into a contract with you. We will not require you to provide consent for any unnecessary processing as a condition of entering into a contract with us.)
We will only retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.
California Privacy Rights
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents that use our Services to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please email us at Gayle@growthing.co.
SECURITY
We will use commercially reasonable efforts to protect your information, especially your personally identifiable information and payment information. However, since the Internet is not a 100% secure environment, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us.
POWER TO AMEND THIS PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the Last Modified date at the top of this page.
We may amend this Privacy Policy at any time, for any reason, with or without notice to you, and your continued use of the Services after the amended Privacy Policy is posted on our Services will constitute your acknowledgment and agreement to the amended Privacy Policy. However, to the extent the amended Privacy Policy materially alters your rights or obligations in this Privacy Policy, the amended Privacy Policy will become effective upon the earlier of (a) your continued use of the Services with actual knowledge of the amended Privacy Policy; or (b) 30 days after the amended Privacy Policy is posted on the Services.