Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy – DevoteMe
Last Modified: October 1st, 2023
This privacy statement explains how DevoteMe.com collects and uses data with respect to its website. By using this website, you agree to the information collection and use practices described in this privacy statement. We do not exchange, sell, or otherwise make available personal information to other teams or organizations.
Policy Changes
Updates or changes to this Privacy Policy will be made on our website. Please check back frequently before submitting personal information to DevoteMe.com to ensure you are aware of any changes. By using DevoteMe.com, you accept the Privacy Policy in effect at the time of use.
Profile Information
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Publicly Available Information: Your DevoteMe.com profile is publicly visible, including your user display name/nickname.
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Private Information: Your personal information such as name, email address, credit card information, and postal address remains private.
Confidentiality
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Public Posts: Posts you create are publicly visible on the internet.
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Private Messages: Messages sent to other users are only visible to you and the recipient. These messages can also be viewed by website administrators if needed, for instance, to investigate misconduct.
Protecting Your Information
DevoteMe.com uses Transport Layer Security (TLS) with digital certificates and encryption technology to protect information transmitted to and from our site. Passwords created when logging in are securely saved using Salt Cryptography.
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Third-Party Logins: When logging in with Facebook or Google, passwords are not stored on DevoteMe.com. Instead, these platforms authenticate users, ensuring secure access to the site.
For more information on this authentication, see OAuth 2.0.
Control of Personal Information
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Your personal information will not be shared outside of DevoteMe.com and its subsidiaries and affiliates, except with your permission or as required by law.
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Children’s Privacy: This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not collect or maintain personal information from children under 13. Parents should help protect their child’s privacy by ensuring they do not submit personal information without permission.
Sales of Personal Information
DevoteMe does not sell any personal information.
Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This includes:
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Not denying you goods or services.
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Not charging different prices or imposing penalties.
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Not providing a different level or quality of goods or services.
Information We Collect
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Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected): When you visit our website, we automatically receive information from your browser or mobile device. This may include your IP address, web browser type, operating system, pages accessed, and other similar information. This data helps us improve our website and services using tools like Google Analytics and Azure Application Insights.
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You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
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Personal Information (Provided by You): When you sign up or interact with the platform, we collect personal information such as:
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Username
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Public social media profile picture
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Email address (used for account confirmation and recovery)
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We will never share your email address with third parties, except for our email service providers.
Category of Collected Information
| Category | Examples | Collected |
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| A. Identifiers | Name, email address, IP address, account name | Yes |
| B. Personal Information | Address, financial information | Yes |
| C. Protected Classifications | Age, race, religion | No |
| D. Commercial Information | Purchase history | No |
| E. Biometric Information | Fingerprints, voiceprints | No |
| F. Internet Activity | Browsing history, search history | Yes |
| G. Geolocation Data | Physical location | No |
| H. Professional Information | Job history | No |
| I. Education Information | Grades, transcripts | No |
| J. Inferences | Psychological trends, preferences | No |
When DevoteMe Shares Information
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We do not sell, lease, or share personal information for marketing purposes.
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Service Providers: We may share information with service providers who help with operations (e.g., payment processors, fraud protection services). These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.
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Acquisitions and Mergers: If DevoteMe or its assets are acquired or merged with another entity, we may transfer user information as part of the process.
Exercising Your Rights
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Access to Data: You can request access to the information we hold about you.
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Data Portability and Deletion: You may also request a copy of your data or ask for it to be deleted. Contact us for further instructions on how to exercise these rights.
Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding your personal information or to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:
Email: post[at]devoteme.com
