Happtique, Inc. (“Happtique”) is committed to protecting your privacy online and to keeping you informed of your online rights. Please read the following information carefully and check back periodically as this information may change. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to the website, store, services, beta tests, and pilot programs of Happtique. Third party websites, applications and services you may access via Happtique are not subject to this Policy and may have their own privacy policies. We recommend that you read the privacy policy or notice of any such third party website, application or service to find out how they protect and/or handle your personal information.
What Information Happtique Collects:
- Information you provide Happtique directly: While you may visit Happtique without providing personal information, in order to fully utilize all of Happtique’s functionalities and other content, you must register for an account in which Happtique will require certain personal information. Such personal information required or requested for registration may include, but shall not be limited to: name; gender; birth date; physical and electronic address(es); educational institutions attended; degrees held; telephone number(s); place(s) of employment; occupation or specialty; position(s) held; mobile device(s) owned and/or being used to access Happtique; Happtique user name and password. Happtique collects and may use your forum submissions, product reviews and ratings, your search queries, preferences, downloads and purchases attempted or made.
- Information Happtique collects automatically through your usage: Happtique may have and utilize capabilities to automatically collect certain information about you through your navigation and use of Happtique and its services. This type of information includes your browsing activity and behavior, such as other websites you visit and advertisements you exhibit interest in, as well as cookies and other technologies. Information about your computer or device may also be collected automatically.
- Information Happtique collects through other means: Happtique may have certain relationships with third parties such as advertisers, marketing groups, online social networks, or product developers which are featured through Happtique, from which Happtique may obtain information about you. Happtique may also collect data through your use of third party products acquired from Happtique. The information collected through such means may include location, demographic, and other personal information about you.
How Happtique Uses the Information: Happtique may use your personal information to fulfill requests you make regarding our services, programs, products and offerings, and to offer you other services, programs, products and offerings that Happtique has reason to believe may be of interest to you. Happtique may also use your personal information to communicate with you about your account, your usage, any user submissions you generate, including product reviews, ratings, forum posts or other content. In the event that you choose to submit reviews, ratings, forum posts or other content, Happtique may publish information you provide us, such as your name, position, affiliation(s), and any area(s) of specialty alongside your review, rating, post or other content. Happtique may use your personal information to notify you by mail (physical or electronic) of special offers, modifications to any agreements you are a party to, and any related newsletters. Happtique may also utilize your personal information to enforce and/or convey legal terms and notifications pertaining to Happtique and your usage.
Information Sharing and Disclosure: In the event that Happtique needs or chooses to share your personal information with a third party, Happtique will take any and all reasonably necessary steps to ensure that it does so safely and securely. Happtique may share your personal information with trusted partners in order to provide you with the services of Happtique, or effectively share offers with you from Happtique or one of our trusted partners, but only those with which Happtique has executed confidentiality agreements. Happtique may collect, use and sell your personal information to third parties other than trusted partners on an aggregated and blinded basis only. The sharing of your personal data required for any transaction you attempt will be done securely, only with the third parties necessary to execute the transaction, and Happtique will request that such third parties treat your personal information appropriately. Happtique may also share your information if required by law or to respond to a legal request. In the event that Happtique’s corporate ownership structure should change, your personal information may be transferred to a successor organization, or subject to different terms. Any individual that Happtique authorizes to have access to, or control of, your personal information shall be required to protect it in a manner consistent with this Policy and said individual does not have the permission to use your information in any manner which is inconsistent with this Policy or outside the scope of the role Happtique intended for them.
Security of Personal Information: Happtique utilizes physical, electronic and administrative procedures to safeguard your personal information. Happtique uses a secured server behind a firewall to protect your stored account information and incorporates Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for encryption purposes to protect your personal information during your online experience through Happtique’s website and application. Safeguards are also implemented for protection of your personal information at Happtique’s facilities. Access to your information is limited to employees, agents, and contractors with specific access and who are required to properly handle and protect such information. While Happtique cannot guarantee total security of your personal information, it can assure you that it implements safety measures which are standard in the mobile industry.
Accessing and Updating Your Personal Information: Happtique maintains the personal information which is identifiable to you. At your request, you may have access to this information for your review and modification. If you want to request any of your personal information that is maintained by Happtique, and subsequently, if there are any corrections you desire to make, please contact Happtique at the address listed below. You may also delete your Happtique account, which will result in the removal of some, but not all, of your personal information from Happtique’s records.
Transfer of Personal Information to Other Countries: This Policy discusses uses and disclosures of your personal information, some of which may involve its transfer to foreign countries with levels of privacy protection which may be different than those of your home country or this Policy. Through submitting your personal information to Happtique, you consent to such transfers.
Cookies and Other Technologies: Happtique may use cookies or other electronic technologies to collect information about you for purposes of improving Happtique and your user experience. This includes storing your searches and results, preferences, browsing techniques and behavior, which are captured through the use of cookies. Happtique may also implement cookies in the course of advertising. All information collected through the use of cookies will be handled in accordance with this Policy. If you wish, you may choose to disable cookies on your browser, however, please understand that disabling cookies may limit Happtique’s functionality and ultimately, your user experience.
Location Based Services: Happtique and certain third party applications that you acquire through Happtique may implement Location Based Services and/or Geofencing (“Location Technology”). Location Technology enables Happtique or any third party utilizing it to have access to your actual physical location or approximation thereof. Under certain circumstances, your ability to use certain services, applications or products may be affected or inhibited through such Location Technology. It is your obligation to make yourself aware and educate yourself of any third party policies governing such Location Technology.
Links to Third-Party Web Sites and Services: Happtique may provide you with links to third party websites or services either directly on Happtique’s website and application or indirectly by way of products it offers. Happtique does not have control over such third party sites or services and is not responsible for any personal information that you may provide while you are visiting or utilizing them. Happtique encourages you to read and understand the privacy policies of any third party site or service prior to deciding whether or not you wish to provide any of your personal information. In addition, third party sites may conduct their own data collection through cookies or other electronic technologies.
Children: Happtique does not knowingly collect personal information of children under 13. In the event that Happtique discovers that it is in possession of such information, it will take reasonable measures to delete the information. If you have reason to believe that Happtique is in receipt of any personal information of an individual under the age of 13, please notify Happtique at the address below. Individuals under 18 should not use Happtique.
Modifications to this Policy: Happtique reserves the right to change this Policy at any time. Happtique will post such modifications to its website and all changes will be effective upon posting. Your use of Happtique constitutes your acceptance of the terms of this Policy.
Questions regarding this Policy: Please direct any questions or concerns regarding this Policy or its implementation to privacy@happtique.com or write to us at:
Happtique, Inc.
555 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Attention: Privacy Official
The Privacy Policy was last updated: August 10, 2012
