Privacy policy for Specs and Docs end users
1. Introduction
9to5 Media Services (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use access our content management system and the information made available here (the “Service”) as an end user. This Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable European privacy laws.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is 9to5 Media Services, registered at 01279 Dresden. For any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at https://specs-and-docs.online/contact_english.htm.
3. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
a. Information You Provide
Account Information
You can use the service without registering for an account. If at some point in the future we do offer user accounts, we will collect your name, email address, password, and any other information you provide.
Payment Information
The Service is provided for free to end users. We do not collect payment information.
Content Data
Searches and selections you make while using the Service.
b. Information We Collect Automatically
Usage Data
Information about your use of the Service, including IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed, and the link you followed to our Service.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Contractual Necessity
To provide you with the Service and manage access and resource usage.
Legal Obligation
To comply with legal requirements, such as your right to access the information provided.
Legitimate Interests
To improve our Service, prevent fraud, and safeguard our users.
Consent
Where you have given consent, such as for marketing communications. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide and Improve the Service
Managing system access and use of resources, and delivering customer support.
To Communicate with You
Sending you administrative emails, updates, and promotional materials (where permitted by law).
To Analyze and Enhance the Service
Understanding how users interact with our Service to improve functionality and user experience.
To Ensure Security
Monitoring for security breaches and protecting against fraud or other unlawful activities.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:
Service Providers
Third-party vendors who help us provide and improve the Service, such as cloud hosting providers, and analytics services.
Legal Authorities
If required by law or in response to valid legal processes, such as a court order or subpoena.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner.
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing
You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
Right to Data Portability
You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and have the right to transmit those data to another controller.
Right to Object
You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Withdraw Consent
If we process your data based on your consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at https://specs-and-docs.online/contact_english.htm. We may ask for additional information to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through the Service before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Complaints
If you believe we have violated your rights under the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
9to5 Media Services
Martin Post
↻ 2025-02-21