Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines the privacy practices for the website https://bestselfunlocked.com (referred to as “this Site”) and explains how BestSelfUnlocked (referred to as “We”) uses your data when interacting with our online platform, including our website and social media accounts. This Privacy Policy governs the right to privacy and security of personal data, which is the subject of processing.

Please read the Privacy Policy carefully and check it periodically for the latest updates on our privacy practices. By accessing or using our website, you automatically agree to all the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, you should leave the site and refrain from using it.

We may occasionally modify and update the Privacy Policy with details about our new practices, such as when we add a new service, functionality, or option to the site, change the methods of using and transmitting data, or introduce new conditions or ways to use the site. The collection of personal data on this website is in accordance with the relevant legal provisions for the protection of personal data.

Types of Data We Collect

We collect two types of data from users on our website: Personal Data and Technical (Non-personal) Data when you interact with us or our site, for example, when:

  • You access or use our website
  • You open or respond to our email messages
  • You contact our customer support
  • You connect to the site via social media

Personal Data

Personal data refers to information that identifies a specific user. When you engage in certain activities on the website, such as submitting a contact form, we may request you to provide certain data about yourself. Participation in these activities is voluntary. However, if you choose to participate, we may ask for personal data such as your name, email address, and message content. If the mandatory data required for a certain activity is not provided, you will not be allowed to participate in that activity.

We use personal data such as your name, email address, and the content of your message, which you submit through the contact form, exclusively to respond to your inquiries or provide customer support. Once we’ve addressed your request, we do not retain this data beyond the session. This means that after the communication is complete, your information is not stored in any permanent database or system and is not accessible for future use.

Please note that due to the limitations of the free version of WPForms, we do not have direct access to any data submitted through the contact form. However, this data may be temporarily processed and stored by our email provider (such as your name and email address) for communication purposes.

We may use your personal data to improve website operations, resolve issues, perform administrative tasks, and enforce our agreements, including our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, in accordance with applicable laws.

Technical (Non-personal) Data

When you visit our website, we may collect certain technical data that does not personally identify you. This includes information such as:

  • The URL of the webpage you visited before arriving at our site
  • The URL of the webpage you visit after leaving our site
  • The pages you view on our site
  • The time you spend on each page
  • Search terms you used

Additionally, we may collect details about the type of browser, version, and plugins you are using, your Internet Protocol (IP) address, device type, and model. This data is collected through Google Analytics and social media sharing plugins.

This technical data is used to analyze trends, track user interactions on the site, and improve the performance and functionality of the website.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website does not use cookies or pixel tracking technologies to collect personal data. However, third-party tools like Google Analytics and social media sharing plugins may use their tracking technologies in accordance with their respective policies.

User’s Choice for Data Storage and Usage

Although the data is used with good intentions and for legally legitimate and justified purposes to improve your experience and commerce, you can always choose not to provide data or limit the data you provide, as well as limit the communication that this site has with you.

Purposes for Which We Use the Data

We use user data as described in this Privacy Policy for the following purposes:

  • Operating, Maintaining, and Improving the Website: To ensure the website functions properly and to improve user experience.
  • Responding to User Inquiries: When you contact us through the contact form, we use the provided name, email address, and message content to respond to your inquiries.
  • Analytics and Research: We use Google Analytics to gather anonymized data about website usage to better understand and improve the site’s performance and content.
  • Daily Operations and Legal Compliance: For purposes such as website administration, fraud prevention, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

How We Collect Data

You provide your data when you contact us via the contact form on our website. The following data is collected through the contact form:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content

This data is used solely to respond to your inquiries and is not stored beyond what is necessary to fulfill your request.

We do not collect data for registration, subscription, purchases, or user comments, as these features are not currently available on our website.

Data Collection through Analytics and Third-Party Tools

Our website uses tools to understand and improve user interactions and facilitate content sharing. These tools are:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about website traffic and user interactions, such as the number of visitors, the pages they view, and how they navigate the site. This information helps us understand and improve our website’s functionality, content, and performance. The data collected is used to generate reports on website usage, which help us enhance the user experience.

If you do not want your data to be collected by Google Analytics, you can opt out by using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Google Analytics collects data in accordance with Google’s privacy policy, which you can view here: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

  • Social Media Sharing Plugins: Our website features social media sharing plugins that enable users to share content on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. These plugins may collect certain information, such as your IP address or interaction data, depending on the social media platform. Please refer to the respective platforms’ privacy policies for more information about how they handle data.

Links to Other Websites and Third-Party Privacy Practices

Our website contains links to affiliate and other third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of these external sites. When you leave our website and visit other websites, we encourage you to read their privacy policies, as they may collect personal data in accordance with their own practices.

Affiliate links on our website may direct you to third-party sites where products or services are sold. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, these third-party websites may collect data in accordance with their privacy policies. We may earn a commission from these purchases at no additional cost to you. We have no control over how these third-party websites collect, use, or disclose your data, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information.

This Privacy Policy applies only to the data collected on this website. Once leaving this Site or interacting with third-party resources, the terms and policies of this Site no longer apply.

Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement precautionary measures to protect the personal information you share with us. Our website uses the HTTPS security protocol to securely process and transmit information, ensuring that any data you provide via our contact form is encrypted during transmission.

Personal data submitted through the contact form (name, email, and message content) is not stored on our servers long-term and is only used to respond to your inquiries.

Unfortunately, sending information over the internet is not completely secure. While we do our best to protect your personal information, we can’t guarantee its security during transmission. Any personal information you send is at your own risk. We are not responsible if any privacy settings or security measures on our website are bypassed.

If we learn of a security breach involving your personal information, we will notify you as required by law. If you think your personal information has been compromised, please contact us using the details in the “Contact Information” section of this Privacy Policy.

Retention Period of Collected Data

The data collected through the contact form (name, email address, and message content) is stored in our email provider system for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. We do not store this data long-term on our website. Once the purpose of the communication has been fulfilled, the data remains in our email system until it is manually deleted or archived.

However, in certain circumstances, we may retain your data for longer periods if required for legal reasons, such as resolving disputes, complying with legal obligations, or defending against future legal claims.

Your Rights and Contact in Relation to the Privacy Policy

You have the following rights regarding the personal data you provide to us through the contact form:

  • The right to be informed about the processing of your personal data.
  • The right to access your personal data, which includes the information you have submitted through our contact form (name, email, and message content).
  • The right to correct any personal data you have provided, should it be inaccurate.
  • The right to request deletion of your personal data. You can request the deletion of your contact form submission data, which will be processed according to your request.
  • The right to object to the processing of your personal data if you feel it is not in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

For further information and/or exercising your personal data protection rights, please contact us at contact@bestselfunlocked.com.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are under 13, do not use or provide any information on this Website. If you are a parent or guardian and are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our side.

If we need to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing your information and your country requires consent from a parent, we may require your parent’s consent before we collect and use that information.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update and modify this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data. By continuing to use our website and its services after any changes to this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge and agree to the updated terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us: