Privacy Policy

INTRODUCTION

At Depot Connect International (“DCI,” “company,” “we,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through compliance with this policy. This policy outlines our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing information related to our websites, services, and products.

This policy applies to the information we collect:

• On DCI websites, including but not limited to accessing and using content, functionality, and services offered on or through our online platforms.
• Email, text, and other electronic messages between you and our websites.
• You download from our websites through mobile and desktop applications, which provide dedicated, non-browser-based interaction between you and our services.
• When you interact with our advertising and applications on third-party websites and services, if those applications or advertising include links to this policy.
• When you sign up for and use DCI services, including online platforms and the related reporting and tools provided therein.

This policy applies to all products, services, and websites offered by DCI, its subsidiaries, and affiliated companies (collectively, “services”). In addition, where more detailed information is required to explain our privacy practices, we may post separate privacy notices to describe how particular services process personal data.

If you have any questions about this policy, please feel free to contact us through our website or write to us at:

Privacy Matters

Depot Connect International (DCI)

615 Channelside Drive, Suite 206, Tampa, Florida, 33602 USA.

Email: info@depotconnect.com

INFORMATION WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU

At DCI, we strive to provide a wide range of services while respecting your privacy. This section outlines the types of information we may collect from you and how we use it. Some services we offer do not require registering or providing personal information. However, to access our full suite of services, the following types of information may be collected:

TYPES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED

1. Information You Provide to Us:

When you interact with DCI’s Website, you may provide personal information in various ways, including:

1. Forms and Registrations: Information is provided when filling out forms on our website, such as registration, subscribing to our services, or requesting additional services. We may also collect details if you report a problem with our website.
2. Correspondence: Records and copies of your communications (including email addresses) when you contact us.
3. Surveys: Responses to surveys conducted for research purposes.
4. Service Details: Information about the services you use through our website and the fulfillment of your orders.
5. Search Queries: Data from searches conducted on the Website.
6. User Contributions: Content you choose to publish or display in public areas of the Website or transmit to other users or third parties. These contributions are made at your own risk. While we implement measures to limit access to certain pages and information, no security system is foolproof, and we cannot control the actions of other Website users. We cannot guarantee that unauthorized individuals will not view your User Contributions.

When signing up for DCI services, promotions, or Website access, we may request additional personal information, such as:

1. Personal Information: Name, email address, and account password.
2. Payment Information: For specific services, we may request credit cards or other payment details, which are securely stored in encrypted form on our servers. Your data (e.g., name, account number, and transaction details) related to payments may be shared with third-party payment service providers for processing purposes. These providers act as data processors for payment processing and as data controllers for their purposes, for which DCI is not responsible.

To enhance your experience, we may combine your information with data from other DCI services or third parties. In some instances, you may have the option to opt out of this data combination. DCI is committed to ensuring the security and privacy of your data while providing high-quality services.

2. Automatically Collected Information:
   • Cookies: When you visit DCI’s website, we may send cookies (small files containing a string of characters) to your computer to uniquely identify your browser. Cookies help us improve services by storing user preferences and tracking trends. Most browsers accept cookies by default but can be configured to refuse cookies or alert you when one is sent. Disabling cookies may affect certain features or services.
   • Flash Cookies: Certain website features may use Flash cookies to collect and store information about your preferences and navigation on our website. Flash cookies are not managed through browser settings used for standard cookies.
   • Web Beacons: Our website pages and emails may include web beacons (small electronic files) to count users who have visited pages or opened emails and to gather other statistical data, such as content popularity and system integrity.
   • Log Information: Our servers automatically record data sent by your browser when you visit our website. This includes web requests, IP addresses, browser type and language, and timestamps.
3. Information from Third Parties:
   • We may receive information from business partners, affiliates, or other third parties to enhance your service experience. We do not control these third parties’ tracking technologies or how they are used. If you have any questions about an advertisement or other targeted content, you should contact the provider responsible directly.
4. User Communications:
   • If you contact DCI via email or other communication methods, we may retain your correspondence to respond to inquiries, address requests, and improve services.
5. Affiliated Sites:
   • Some services may be offered in connection with other websites. The personal information you provide to those sites may be shared with DCI to deliver services. We process such data according to this Privacy Policy. Please review the privacy policies and practices of affiliated sites.
6. User Contributions:
   • You may choose to post information on public areas of the website or share it with other users or third parties (“User Contributions”). These contributions are posted at your own risk. While we limit access to certain pages and implement security measures, no system is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee that unauthorized people will not view your contributions.
7. Links:
   • DCI may present links in a way that enables us to track whether they are followed. This information helps us improve the quality of our search technology, customized content, and advertising.
8. Other Sites:
   • This Privacy Policy applies only to DCI-owned and operated websites and services. We do not control the practices of other sites linked within our services, which may place their cookies or solicit personal information from you.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

DCI collects and processes the information you provide to us, including personal information, for the following purposes:

1. Providing Services and Products: Present our website and its contents to you and provide the products, services, and information you request.
2. Fulfilling Obligations: To carry out our contractual obligations, enforce our rights, and fulfill any other purpose for which you provide the information.
3. Account Management and Notifications: To provide notices about your account, including updates or changes to our website, products, or services.
4. Customization and Personalization: To allow participation in interactive features and display customized content, including targeted advertising based on your interests (without disclosing your personal information without consent).
5. Development and Improvement: Auditing, research, and analysis are used to maintain, protect, and improve our services, ensure the technical functionality of our network, and develop new offerings.
6. Communication: Contact you about DCI’s and third parties’ goods and services that may interest you. If you prefer not to receive these communications, adjust your account preferences or email us at info@depotconnect.com.
7. Processing Information: To process personal data on our servers in the United States, either to deliver DCI’s services directly or on behalf of and according to the instructions of third parties.
8. Additional Uses: For any other purpose described when the information is collected or with your consent.

We may also use the information collected to display advertisements to target audiences. While personal information is not disclosed without consent, advertisers may infer your interests if you interact with an ad.

DISCLOSURE AND MANAGEMENT OF YOUR INFORMATION

Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose aggregated information about our users and information that does not identify any individual without restriction.

Personal information that we collect or you provide may be disclosed as described in this privacy policy:

• To our subsidiaries, affiliates, and trusted business partners.
• To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our business.
• To a buyer or successor in case of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of DCI’s assets.
• To fulfill the purpose for which you provide the information.
• For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information.
• With your consent.

We may also disclose personal information:

• To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including responding to any government or regulatory request.
• To enforce or apply our terms of use and other agreements.
• If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of DCI, our customers, or others.

CHOICES ABOUT HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION

We provide you with choices regarding the personal information you provide to us. Mechanisms include:

1. Tracking Technologies and Advertising:
   • You can set your browser to refuse some or all cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may make parts of the website inaccessible or not function properly.
2. Promotional Offers:
   • To opt out of receiving promotional emails from us, send your request to info@depotconnect.com. If you have received a promotional email, you can reply to request removal from future distributions.
3. Targeted Advertising:
   • If you prefer not to use your information for targeted advertising, email info@depotconnect.com.

We do not control third parties’ collection or use of your information for interest-based advertising. However, you can opt out of receiving targeted ads through the Network Advertising Initiative’s website.

ACCESSING AND CORRECTING YOUR INFORMATION

You can review and change your personal information by logging into your account via the customer portal. Additionally, you may request info@depotconnect.com to access, correct, or delete personal information you provided. Note that certain legal or regulatory obligations may prevent us from accommodating all requests.

If you delete your contributions from our platform, copies may remain in cached or archived pages or may have been copied by other users. Our terms of use govern the proper use of all information on the website.

CHOICES FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION

When you register for our services, we collect personal information to provide and improve those services. If we propose using your information for purposes beyond those disclosed here or at the point of collection, we will request your consent before proceeding. Sensitive personal data will only be collected or used with explicit permission.

INFORMATION SHARING

We share personal information only in limited circumstances:

• With your consent: Opt-in consent is required to share sensitive information.
• With trusted partners: This is for processing on our behalf under confidentiality agreements.
• As required by law: To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
• To protect rights and safety: When necessary to safeguard DCI, its users, or the public.
• In business transitions: For mergers or acquisitions, with prior notice.

ACCESSING AND UPDATING PERSONAL INFORMATION

We strive to provide access to your information and correct inaccuracies upon request. To do so, contact info@depotconnect.com. Requests that are excessively repetitive, technical, or infringing on others’ privacy may be declined. Services are generally provided free of charge unless disproportionate effort is required.

YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California Civil Code Section § 1798.83 permits California residents who use our Website to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please send an email to info@depotconnect.com.

DATA SECURITY AND INTEGRITY

Information Security

DCI protects your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We employ robust security measures, including:

• Regular internal reviews of our data collection, storage, and processing practices.
• Physical security protocols to prevent unauthorized access to systems where personal data is stored.
• Restricting access to personal information to DCI employees, contractors, and agents who require it to operate, develop, or improve our services. Confidentiality obligations bind these individuals, and they may face disciplinary action, including termination and criminal prosecution, for violations.

Data Integrity

DCI processes personal information exclusively for its intended purposes and in accordance with this Policy or any applicable service-specific privacy notice. We:

• We regularly review our data collection, storage, and processing practices to ensure we collect only the information necessary to provide or enhance our services.
• We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is accurate, complete, and current. However, we rely on users to update or correct their personal information as needed.

Data Security

We have implemented comprehensive measures to secure your personal information from accidental loss, unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. The personal information you provide is stored on secure servers protected by firewalls.

User Responsibility

The safety of your information also depends on you. If you have received or chosen a password to access parts of our website, you are responsible for keeping it confidential. Avoid sharing your password with others and exercise caution when providing information in public website areas, such as message boards. Any user of the website can view information shared in public places.

Limitations of Security

Despite our efforts, information transmission via the Internet is not entirely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to our website. Any transmission of personal data is at your own risk. DCI is not responsible for circumventing the website’s privacy settings or security measures.

Enforcement

DCI regularly reviews its compliance with this Policy. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Policy or DCI’s handling of personal information, you can contact us through the website or by writing to:

Privacy Matters
Depot Connect International (DCI)
615 Channelside Drive, Suite 206, Tampa, FL 33602 USA
Email: info@depotconnect.com

When formal written complaints are received, DCI’s policy addresses the stated concerns and responds to the complainant. We will work with appropriate regulatory authorities, including local data protection agencies, to resolve complaints regarding transferring personal data that cannot be resolved directly between DCI and the individual.

CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

We are committed to keeping you informed about updates to our Privacy Policy. Any changes made to this policy will be posted on this page, with the effective date clearly identified at the top. We will provide a prominent notification if there are material changes to how we handle your personal information.

We encourage you to visit this page periodically to stay informed of any changes. Your continued use of our services constitutes your agreement to the updated terms. To ask questions or comment about this privacy policy and our privacy practices, contact us at info@depotconnect.com.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING DEPOT CONNECT INTERNATIONAL WITH YOUR INFORMATION.