Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 13, 2025
Effective Date: January 13, 2025
This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") explains how we collect, use, store, share, protect, and process your personal information. We are committed to handling your data transparently and in compliance with applicable privacy regulations. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your data and your rights.
Scope: This Policy applies to all personal information collected through the platforms, websites, applications, and other services provided by FUTURE OUTLOOK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (hereinafter referred to as "we" or "the company").
We are committed to protecting your privacy while using our services. Through this Policy, we inform you how we collect, use, store, share, protect, and process your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
To provide our services and improve the user experience, we may collect the following types of personal information:
1.1 Information You Provide
The personal information you voluntarily provide to us while using our services includes, but is not limited to:
- Identity Information: such as name, gender, email address, phone number, username, profile picture, etc.
- Account Information: including information provided during account creation (e.g., password, registration date, account type) and any data related to your account activities.
- Payment Information: such as credit card number, payment account information, billing address, etc., used for processing orders and payments.
- Communication Records: such as records of your interactions with our customer support, including emails, phone calls, and online chat logs.
1.2 Information We Automatically Collect
When you use our services, we automatically collect certain technical information, including but not limited to:
- Device Information: such as device type, operating system version, IP address, browser information, device identifiers, geographical location data (e.g., GPS data), etc.
- Usage Data: including logs of your visits to our website or app, behavioral data (such as pages visited, click history, time spent on pages), and interactions with our services.
- Transaction Information: including your order history, purchased product details, payment method, payment status, etc.
1.3 Information We Collect From Third Parties
In some cases, we may collect your personal information from third parties, including:
- Social Media Account Information: If you log in using a social media account, we may collect your public information (such as name, profile picture, etc.) from the social platform.
- Partner-provided Information: We may obtain information about you from our business partners, advertisers, or third-party providers, such as purchase records or usage data related to our services.
2. How We Use Personal Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
2.1 Providing and Improving Our Services
We use your personal information to provide and enhance our services. This includes:
- Account Management: We use your account information to create, maintain, and manage your account, ensuring you can easily access and use our platform.
- Transaction Processing: We use your payment information to process orders, complete payment transactions, and provide related financial records.
- Customer Support: We use your communication records and account information to respond to your requests, provide customer support, and resolve issues you encounter while using our services.
2.2 Personalizing and Optimizing User Experience
We analyze your personal information and usage data to provide a more personalized experience and improve our services, including:
- Personalized Content and Advertising: Based on your preferences, browsing history, and purchase behavior, we may send targeted advertisements, product recommendations, or promotional offers to improve your experience.
- Optimizing Website and App Functionality: By analyzing your behavior data, we continually improve the features and layout of our website and app to enhance your overall user experience.
2.3 Security and Fraud Prevention
We use your personal information to ensure the security of our services and to prevent fraudulent activities. This includes:
- Account Security: We use your account information to verify your identity, prevent unauthorized access, and protect your account.
- Fraud Detection: By analyzing your transaction data and device information, we can detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
2.4 Legal Compliance and Dispute Resolution
We use your personal information to comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate interests. This includes:
- Compliance with Legal Requirements: We may use your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and government requests.
- Dispute Resolution: In case of a dispute or legal proceeding, we may use your personal information to protect our legal rights.
2.5 Marketing and Advertising Activities
We may use your personal information for marketing and advertising purposes, including:
- Advertising and Market Analysis: Based on your personal information and usage data, we may send you targeted ads or promotions via email, SMS, or in-app notifications.
- Promotional Campaigns: We may use your information to send updates on products, services, or events, including discounts, promotions, and special offers.
2.6 Research and Development
We use your personal information for data analysis, research, and surveys to improve our services and technology:
- User Behavior Analysis: By analyzing your usage data and behavior patterns, we can better understand user needs and optimize product features.
- Product Innovation: We conduct research based on your feedback and usage patterns to develop new features or services that enhance your user experience.
2.7 Mergers and Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will ensure that any such transfer complies with privacy protection requirements and notify you accordingly.
3. How We Share Personal Information
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following situations:
- Service Providers and Partners: To provide or support our services, we may share personal information with our third-party service providers, such as payment processors, data storage providers, customer support, advertising services, data analytics, etc.
- Advertising Partners: For targeted advertising and market analysis, we may provide anonymous or aggregated user data to advertising partners.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information when required by law or government authorities. For example, in response to a subpoena, law enforcement requests, or to prevent fraud.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to relevant parties as part of the transaction.
- Other Third Parties: We may disclose your personal information to other third parties when we have a legitimate reason or with your consent.
We ensure that all third parties with whom we share your personal information comply with strict privacy protection agreements and take appropriate security measures to protect your data.
4. Your Rights
Under applicable laws, you have the following privacy rights:
- Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: If your personal information is inaccurate, you have the right to request that we correct or update that information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete the personal information we hold about you, provided that the data is no longer necessary or you withdraw your consent.
- Data Portability: In certain cases, you have the right to request that we provide your personal information in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another company.
- Restriction of Processing: In certain cases, you have the right to request that we suspend or limit the processing of your personal information.
- Objection: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information based on legitimate interests, especially in relation to direct marketing.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for any data processing activities based on consent, such as direct marketing, at any time. The withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
If you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
5. Data Security Measures
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement a variety of technical and administrative measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
5.1 Encryption Technologies
- Transmission Encryption: We use encryption technologies (such as SSL/TLS encryption protocols) to protect your personal information transmitted through our platform, ensuring the security of the data during transmission.
- Storage Encryption: We encrypt sensitive information, such as payment details and account passwords, to enhance the security of data stored in our systems.
5.2 Access Control
- Authorized Access: We only allow authorized personnel to access your personal information, and all access is strictly managed and monitored.
- Multi-factor Authentication: To further enhance security, we may require multi-factor authentication when logging in or performing sensitive operations, ensuring that only verified users can access their accounts and information.
5.3 Firewalls and Security Monitoring
We use firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security tools to monitor and protect our network infrastructure, preventing unauthorized access, attacks, or malicious activity.
5.4 Regular Security Audits
We conduct regular security reviews and vulnerability scans to identify and patch potential security weaknesses and assess the effectiveness of our security measures to ensure continuous improvement in data protection.
5.5 Data Backup and Recovery
We regularly back up stored data and ensure that in the event of system failure or other unforeseen incidents, we can quickly recover your data, minimizing the risk of data loss.
5.6 Security Incident Response
In the event of a data breach or other security incidents, we will promptly initiate our security response procedures, notify affected users, and take corrective actions to mitigate any damage.
Although we have implemented these security measures, please note that no technology can guarantee 100% security, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information during transmission and storage.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
To provide a better user experience, we use cookies and other similar technologies (such as web beacons, pixel tags, etc.). These technologies help us collect and store certain information about you, including:
6.1 Purpose of Using Cookies
- Enhancing User Experience: We use cookies to remember your login status, settings preferences, and other personalized features, ensuring a smoother experience while using our services.
- Analysis and Optimization: By using cookies, we collect data about your visits to our website and use of our apps, such as pages visited, time spent, click behavior, etc. This information helps us optimize the structure and functionality of our website, improving your user experience.
- Advertising: We may use cookies for targeted advertising, delivering relevant content based on your interests and browsing history to improve the relevance of ads.
6.2 Third-party Cookies
In certain cases, our services may use third-party cookies, such as:
- Advertising and Analytics Partners: We may partner with advertisers, analytics companies, and other third parties who use their cookies for targeted advertising, statistical analysis, and market research.
- Social Media Plugins: If you log in via social media or share our content on social media platforms, those platforms may use cookies to track your activities.
6.3 Cookie Management
- Disabling Cookies: Most browsers allow you to manage and control the use of cookies. You can disable cookies or delete stored cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on certain services, and some features may not function properly.
- Opting Out of Ad Tracking: If you do not wish to receive personalized ads, you can opt out of cookie-based ad tracking. The specific method for opting out can be found in the privacy policies or opt-out options provided by relevant advertising partners.
6.4 Web Beacons and Pixel Tags
We may use web beacons or pixel tags to collect information about your visits and interactions. These technologies are typically embedded in web pages or emails to track whether an email is opened or a webpage is visited.
6.5 Use of Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies, such as local storage, HTML5 storage, etc., to store user settings, preferences, or other content. The usage and management of these technologies are similar to cookies.
You can reject cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your experience with certain features of our services. For more information on cookie management and choices, you can refer to our Cookie Policy.
7. Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Responsibility
We are committed to protecting children's privacy. Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect any personal data or non-personally identifiable information from children under 18. As a parent or legal guardian, please do not allow your child to submit personal data to us. As a parent or legal guardian, you have the right to know whether your child has provided personal information to us, and you can request that we delete the relevant information. You can exercise this right by contacting us at [email protected].
We strongly encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children's internet use, especially regarding how personal information is handled, to ensure the privacy and safety of children. We comply with applicable privacy protection laws and regulations (such as the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, COPPA), ensuring that we obtain parental or guardian consent when processing personal information of children under 18 and providing parents with the ability to access, delete, and modify their child's information.
8. Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, or technology. Each time we make an update, we will publish the latest version of the Privacy Policy on our website or app and indicate the update date. Please review the Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about the latest information. By continuing to use our services, you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
9. California Privacy Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), if you are a resident of California, you have the right to:
- Know: Request to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
- Delete: Request that we delete the personal information we have collected, unless there is a legal exception.
- Opt-out of Sale: Request to opt out of the sale of your personal information, particularly for personalized advertising.
- Identity Verification: We may ask you to provide information to verify your identity. You may also authorize an agent to make a request on your behalf, but it must meet the relevant legal requirements.
- Non-Discrimination: Exercising the above rights will not affect the quality or price of goods or services you receive.
- Third-party Disclosure: You may also request to know if we have disclosed your personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights under this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected].