OptOutCode is a fully decentralized Universal Opt-Out Mechanism, and the Service does not collect any information reasonably linkable to individuals (“Personal Data”). One of the best features of OptOutCode is that it does not require to build, maintain, query, or secure a central database of opting-out users, devices, or apps. The signal is detected locally: either by the programs and apps running on the device that has OptOutCode turned on (e.g., an app on a smartphone), or by other devices that connect to the device of the Consumer that has OptOutCode turned on (e.g., a SmartTV connected to a Wi-Fi router with OptOutCode on, a fitness watch connected to a smartphone with OptOutCode on). This architecture makes it privacy-preserving, more secure, without a single point of failure, cheaper, and faster. If fact, Controllers may not need to maintain a database of OptOutCode users at all, since the ‘0$S” prefix can be read every time and trigger action (or not) with every instance. We also want to point out that device names are not unique identifiers of devices (as opposed to, for instance, the Bluetooth MAC address of a device or the IMEI of a phone) and they are broadcast anyway,consequently adding the OptOutCode would not be effective in creating a digital fingerprint. This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) applies to the data practices of optoutcode.com (the “Site”), which is the website concerning the OptOutCode universal opt-out concept (the “Service”). The Site is currently operated by Privacy4Cars, Inc. (“We,” “Us” or “Our”).

Personal Data the Site Collects About You

Our Site collects Personal Data that:

• is collected automatically from your visiting our website, such as your IP address, internet provider, operating system, browser used and type of device – our Site does not use any tracking cookies or pixels;
• you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our Site, such as by filling out forms on our Site.

Our Use of Personal Data

We use your Personal Data to:

• Provide Our Service, including to improve the quality, safety and security of the Site and Service;
• Communicate with You, such as using contact information that you provide to us to respond to communications, contact you about your transactions, promote our Service, provide other relevant information, and request information or feedback;
• Conduct Internal Research, including developing, improving or repairing our Site or Service;
• Promote Security and Prevent Fraud, such as detecting, protecting against, or responding to security incidents, and preserving the integrity or security of our Site and Service;
• Comply with Laws, including complying with a lawful governmental request, protecting our rights, protecting your safety or the safety of others, or establishing or preserving a legal claim or defense.

Our Sharing of Personal Data

We share Personal Data with a limited number of service providers that perform certain tasks on our behalf in connection with our Site to assist to operate the Site. We require service providers to take reasonable steps to ensure that they keep Personal Data confidential and encourage them to only utilize Personal Data as permitted. No service provider has the rights to further share or sell this data for their economic benefit and they all have confidentiality clauses in their contracts.

We also may share Personal Data:

• to respond to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal process or otherwise as required or allowed by law or the competent governmental or judicial authorities;
• to cooperate with law enforcement, government or regulatory entities, and safety or investigation authorities;
• to establish or preserve a legal claim or defense; or
• as part of a corporate restructuring, sale of assets, merger or divestiture.

We do not sell Personal Data, as defined by data privacy laws.  We also have no actual knowledge of selling or sharing the Personal Information of minors under 16 years of age to non-affiliated third parties without affirmative consent. The Site does not use or disclose sensitive personal information, as defined by data privacy laws.

Security of Your Personal Data

We use commercially reasonably physical, technical and administrative security measures to reduce the risk of loss, misuse, unauthorized access, and disclosure. Please note, however, that no security measures are perfectly secure, and we are unable to guarantee the security of your Personal Data.

Third Party Websites and Applications

Our Site may contain links to websites or applications hosted by third parties. This Policy only applies to our Site and does not apply to any third party sources. Any data collected through third party websites or applications shall be subject to the privacy practices of the third party, and you should review the privacy policies of these third parties prior to sharing any data.

EU and UK Data Subjects

The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation and the UK Data Protection Act and UK General Data Protection Regulation provide EU and UK data subjects with the additional rights described below.

We generally act as a data controller of EU and UK data subject’s Personal Data submitted to us. We rely on that Personal Data for the legitimate commercial purposes of providing our Service. We consider and balance any potential impact on you and your rights before we process your Personal Data. We do not use your Personal Data for activities where our interests are overridden by the impact on you unless we have your consent or are otherwise required or permitted to by law. We will only use your Personal Data for the purposes for which we collected it unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason and that reason is compatible with the original purpose.

If you are located in the EU or UK and have any complaints regarding our privacy practices as a data controller, you have the right to make a complaint at any time to your local Supervisory Authority. However, we would appreciate the chance to address your concerns before you approach your Supervisory Authority, so please contact us first at the information below. If you would like to request a copy of your Personal Data being held by us, or request that data be deleted, corrected or transferred to another data controller, please follow the process detailed in the “Your Rights and Choices” section below. Please note that there are certain exemptions and restrictions of these rights under applicable privacy laws that enable personal data to be retained, processed or withheld from access, and we will inform you of these exemptions and restrictions, if applicable.

Your Rights and Choices Regarding Your Data

We give you certain choices regarding our use and disclosure of your Personal Data for promotional purposes. We provide consumers with the following rights, including: (a) the right to know what personal data we have collected, used, disclosed and sold about you; (b) the right to request that we delete any personal data we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions, and (c) the right to request that we correct inaccurate Personal Data that we maintain about you. If you would like to exercise the above rights, please contact us by email at info@optoutcode.com. Regardless of whether we have a legal obligation, we will attempt to honor your request.

When you submit a request to us, we will verify your identity. We may ask for your email address or other information that will allow us to verify that the request is coming from the person named in the request. If we are unable to verify your identity, your request will be denied. You also may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf, subject to appropriate verification. Your exercise of these rights will have no adverse effect on the price and quality of our Services.

Personal Data Concerning Children

Our Site is not intended for anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from individuals under the age of 16, unless the Personal Data is submitted with verifiable parental consent.

Updates to the Policy

If this Policy is updated, any changes will become effective upon posting of the revised Policy or upon additional notice as legally required.

Contact Us

OptOutCode

info@optoutcode.com

Last updated: November 6 th , 2023.