ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY AGREEMENT
October 1, 2023
Deadstock District ( DSD) values its users' privacy. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our Website/Application or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to assure those affiliated with Deadstock District of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you have not registered with us and want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If you are a registered user, we will notify you via email of any changes or updates made to this Policy. If at any point in time Deadstock District decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.
This Policy applies to Deadstock District and any subsidiary company listed below, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of https://www.deadstockdistrict.com and any subsidiary Website/Application listed below, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.
Subsidiary Company: Subsidiary Website/Application:
G1, LLC
Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Deadstock District does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a Website/Application that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and conditions of any Website/Application you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which Website/Applications garner, make use of and share the information collected.
User Obligations
In utilizing our Website/Application, you agree not to:
– Harm others, particularly minors, or violate their personal rights.
– Breach public ethics in your usage.
– Engage in offensive, abusive, unlawful activities or those contravening third-party laws.
– Infringe upon intellectual property or other proprietary rights.
– Upload malicious content like viruses or Trojan Horses.
– Share unauthorized hyperlinks or content, especially if they breach confidentiality or legality.
– Disseminate spam or inaccurate virus warnings, or engage in prohibited activities such as lotteries, chain letters, pyramid schemes.
We reserve the right to revoke access to our Website/Application if you breach any obligations in these Terms of Use. We also maintain the right to disclose necessary information to comply with the law or governmental requests and to protect against fraud.
Any violation of these Terms of Use by you constitutes an unjust business practice, leading to irreparable damage, and you consent to necessary injunctive or equitable remedies.
Information We Gather
We may collect:
– Your provided name
– Contact information, including email and other channels
– Demographic details and preferences provided by you
– Additional data for customer feedback, promotions, and analysis of Website/Application use
– Device and Website/Application browsing information, including IP address and device type
Information we collect automatically
We automatically collect certain information from you when you use the Platform, including internet or other network activity information such as your IP address, geolocation-related data (as described below), unique device identifiers, browsing and search history (including content you have viewed in the Platform), and Cookies (as defined below).
Usage Information
We collect information regarding your use of the Platform and any other User Content that you generate through or upload to our Platform.
Device Information
We collect certain information about the device you use to access the Platform, such as your IP address, user agent, mobile carrier, time zone settings, identifiers for advertising purposes, model of your device, the device system, network type, device IDs, your screen resolution and operating system, app and file names and types, keystroke patterns or rhythms, battery state, audio settings and connected audio devices. Where you log-in from multiple devices, we will be able to use your profile information to identify your activity across devices. We may also associate you with information collected from devices other than those you use to log-in to the Platform.
Location data
We collect information about your approximate location, including location information based on your SIM card and/or IP address. With your permission, we may also collect precise location data (such as GPS).
Image and Audio Information
We may collect information about the images and audio that are a part of your User Content, such as identifying the objects and scenery that appear, the existence and location within an image of face and body features and attributes, the nature of the audio, and the text of the words spoken in your User Content. We may collect this information to enable special video effects, for content moderation, for demographic classification, for content and ad recommendations, and for other non-personally-identifying operations. We may collect biometric identifiers and biometric information as defined under US laws, such as faceprints and voiceprints, from your User Content. Where required by law, we will seek any required permissions from you prior to any such collection.
Messages
We collect and process, which includes scanning and analyzing, information you provide when you compose, send, or receive messages through the Platform’s messaging functionality. That information includes the content of the message and information about when the message has been sent, received and/or read, as well as the participants of the communication. Please be aware that messages sent to other users of the Platform will be accessible by those users and that we are not responsible for the manner in which those users use or disclose messages.
Metadata
When you upload or create User Content, you automatically upload certain metadata that is connected to the User Content. Metadata describes other data and provides information about your User Content that will not always be evident to the viewer. In connection with your User Content the metadata can describe how, when, where, and by whom the piece of User Content was created, collected, or modified and how that content is formatted. It also includes information, such as your account name, that enables other users to trace back the User Content to your user account. Additionally, metadata includes data that you choose to provide with your User Content, e.g. any hashtags used to mark keywords to the video and captions.
Cookies
We and our service providers and business partners use cookies and other similar technologies (e.g. web beacons, flash cookies, etc.) (“Cookies”) to automatically collect information, measure and analyze which web pages and advertisements you click on and how you use the Platform, enhance your experience using the Platform, improve the Platform, provide you with advertising on the Platform and elsewhere across your devices, and measure the effectiveness of advertisements. Cookies enable the Platform to provide certain features and functionality. Web beacons are very small images or small pieces of data embedded in images, also known as “pixel tags” or “clear GIFs,” that can recognize Cookies, the time and date a page is viewed, a description of the page where the pixel tag is placed, and similar information from your computer or device. To learn how to disable Cookies, see the “Your choices” section below.
We and our service providers and business partners may link your contact or account information with your activity on and off our Platform across all your devices, using your email or other log-in or device information. Our service providers and business partners may use this information to display advertisements on our Platform and elsewhere online and across your devices tailored to your interests, preferences, and characteristics. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these service providers and business partners, and the information practices of these service providers and business partners are not covered by this Privacy Policy.
We may aggregate or de-identify the information described above. Aggregated or de-identified data is not subject to this Privacy Policy.
How We Use This Information
We utilize this data to:
– Enhance our Website/Application and understand your preferences
– Safeguard our Website/Application and prevent fraud
As explained below, we use your information to improve, support and administer the Platform, to allow you to use its functionalities, and to fulfill and enforce our Terms of Service. We may also use your information to, among other things, show you suggestions, promote the Platform, and customize your ad experience.
We generally use the information we collect:
• To fulfill requests for products, services, Platform functionality, support and information for internal operations, including troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, research, statistical, and survey purposes and to solicit your feedback
• To customize the content, you see when you use the Platform. For example, we may provide you with services based on the country settings you have chosen or show you content that is similar to content that you like or interacted with
• To send promotional materials from us or on behalf of our affiliates and trusted third parties
• To improve and develop our Platform and conduct product development
• To measure and understand the effectiveness of the advertising we serve to you and others and to deliver advertising
• To make suggestions and provide a customized ad experience
• To support the social functions of the Platform, including to permit you and other users to connect with each other through the Platform and for you and other users to share, download, and otherwise interact with User Content posted through the Platform
• To use User Content as part of our advertising and marketing campaigns to promote the Platform
• To understand how you use the Platform, including across your devices
• To infer additional information about you, such as your age, gender, and interests
• To help us detect abuse, fraud, and illegal activity on the Platform
• To prove your identity in order to use certain features, such as livestream or verified accounts, or when you apply for a Pro Account, ensure that you are old enough to use the Platform (as required by law), or in other instances where verification may be required
• To communicate with you, including to notify you about changes in our services
• To announce you as a winner of our contest, sweepstakes, or promotions if permitted by the promotion rule, and to send you any applicable prizes
• To enforce our terms, conditions, and policies
• Consistent with your permissions, to provide you with location-based services, such as advertising and other personalized content
• To inform our algorithms
• To combine all the information we collect or receive about you for any of the foregoing purposes
• For any other purposes disclosed to you at the time we collect your information or pursuant to your consent.
• To facilitate sales, promotion, and purchases of goods and services and to provide user support
Information from Linked Accounts
If you link Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter accounts:
– This information allows you to log in without creating an account
– Helps us update you about launches, events, and newsletters
Survey and Feedback Responses
Your responses to surveys and feedback forms aid us in improving products, services, and the Website/Application.
Sharing Personal Data
We do not sell personal data but share it with the following types of companies to provide services:
– Shipping companies and payment providers
– Fraud prevention agencies
– Companies you approve, such as social media if you link accounts
Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following
- What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our Website/Application;
- Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;
- How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;
- What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
- The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.
Information We Collect
It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services. This Website/Application collects various types of information, such as:
● Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, address, email address, billing and/or credit card information etc. which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.
● Information automatically collected when visiting our Website/Application, which may include cookies, third party tracking technologies and server logs.
In addition, Deadstock District may have the occasion to collect non-personal anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.
Deadstock District may also deem it necessary, from time to time, to follow Website/Applications that our users may frequent to gleam what types of services and products may be the most popular to customers or the general public.
Please rest assured that this site will only collect personal information that you knowingly and willingly provide to us by way of surveys, completed membership forms, and emails. It is the intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested, and any additional uses specifically provided for in this Policy.
Why We Collect Information and For How Long
We are collecting your data for several reasons:
- ● To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
- ● To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;
- ● To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so;
- ● To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so;
- ● To customize our Website/Application according to your online behavior and personal preferences.
The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.
Use of Information Collected
Deadstock District does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties.
Deadstock District may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our Website/Application and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from https://www.deadstockdistrict.com and its subsidiaries.
Deadstock District and its subsidiaries may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current, potential, or future services that may be offered.
Deadstock Districtuses various third-party social media features including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP address and require cookies to work properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not within Deadstock District's control.
Disclosure of Information
Deadstock District may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:
- ● as necessary to provide services or products you have ordered;
- ● in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
- ● in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;
- ● as required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
- ● to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
- ● as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service on our Website/Application;
- ● as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of Deadstock District.
Non-Marketing Purposes
Deadstock Districtgreatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non- marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in Deadstock District products and services, or changes to this Policy). In certain circumstances, we may use our Website/Application, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.
Children under the age of 13
Deadstock District's Website/Application is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system's database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this Website/Application.
Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
All users and visitors to our Website/Application have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our Website/Application please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to contact@deadstockdistrict.com. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party Website/Applications, you must go to that specific Website/Application to unsubscribe or opt-out. Deadstock District will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.
Links to Other Website/Applications
Our Website/Application does contain links to affiliate and other Website/Applications. Deadstock District does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other Website/Applications. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our Website/Application and to read the privacy statements of every Website/Application that collects personally identifiable information. This Policy applies only and solely to the information collected by our Website/Application.
Notice to European Union Users
Deadstock District's operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes. It allows the free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield.) By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy.
Security
Deadstock District takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the Website/Application, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for "https" at the beginning of the address of the webpage.
While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user's personal information under our control.
The Company also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private communications to build users' trust and
confidence in the internet and Website/Application use by providing simple and secure access and communication of credit card and personal information.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this Website/Application, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within this Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our Website/Application following proper notification or the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions, shall mean that you agree and accept such changes.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy as it relates to our Website/Application, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing address:
Email: info@deadstockdistrict.com Mailing Address:
Deadstock District
Acworth, Georgia 30101
GDPR Disclosure:
If you answered "yes" to the question Does your Website/Application comply with the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR")? then the Privacy Policy above includes language that is meant to account for such compliance. Nevertheless, in order to be fully compliant with GDPR regulations your company must fulfill other requirements such as: (i) doing an assessment of data processing activities to improve security; (ii) have a data processing agreement with any third party vendors; (iii) appoint a data protection officer for the company to monitor GDPR compliance; (iv) designate a representative based in the EU under certain circumstances; and (v) have a protocol in place to handle a potential data breach. For more details on how to make sure your company is fully compliant with GDPR, please visit the official Website/Application at https://gdpr.eu. FormSwift and its subsidiaries are in no way responsible for determining whether or not your company is in fact compliant with GDPR and takes no responsibility for the use you make of this Privacy Policy or for any potential liability your company may face in relation to any GDPR compliance issues.
COPPA Compliance Disclosure:
This Privacy Policy presumes that your Website/Application is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable
information from them or allow others to do the same through your site. If this is not true for your Website/Application or online service and you do collect such
information (or allow others to do so), please be aware that you must be compliant with all COPPA regulations and guidelines in order to avoid violations
which could lead to law enforcement actions, including civil penalties.
In order to be fully compliant with COPPA your Website/Application or online service must fulfill other requirements such as: (i) posting a privacy policy which describes
not only your practices, but also the practices of any others collecting personal information on your site or service — for example, plug-ins or ad networks;
(ii) include a prominent link to your privacy policy anywhere you collect personal information from children; (iii) include a description of parental rights (e.g.
that you won't require a child to disclose more information than is reasonably necessary, that they can review their child's personal information, direct you
to delete it, and refuse to allow any further collection or use of the child's information, and the procedures to exercise their rights); (iv) give parents "direct
or disclosing personal information from a child. For more information on the definition of these terms and how to make sure your Website/Application or online service
is fully compliant with COPPA please visit https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule-six-step-
compliance. FormSwift and its subsidiaries are in no way responsible for determining whether or not your company is in fact compliant with COPPA and
takes no responsibility for the use you make of this Privacy Policy or for any potential liability your company may face in relation to any COPPA compliance
notice" of your information practices before collecting information from their children; and (v) obtain the parents' "verifiable consent" before collecting, using
issues.
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") Compliance Disclosure : The CCPA is a collection of privacy laws enacted by the California legislature which is meant to protect Californians' personal data from being sold or used without their consent. The requirements of the CCPA apply to, among others, businesses that (i) have a gross annual revenue of at least $25 million dollars; or (ii) buys, receives, or sells personal information of 50,000 or more Californian consumers, households or devices; or (iii) derives 50% or more of its revenue from the sale of personal information. If your business meets these requirements or is otherwise based out of California, you must comply with the requirements of the CCPA or risk facing fines, sanctions and civil penalties. For more information about CCPA and its requirements please visit https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml? bill_id=201720180AB375. Please note that t
he CCPA is scheduled to be updated by January 2023 with new requirements and definitions so please be sure
to check those regulations periodically to make sure your Privacy Policy is up to date. FormSwift and its subsidiaries are in no way responsible for
determining whether or not your company is in fact compliant with the CCPA or any other privacy regulations, and takes no responsibility for the use you
make of this Privacy Policy or for any potential liability your company may face in relation to any compliance issues.
