MKE Things Privacy Policy
Website and Licensed Applications Privacy Policy
Last updated October 2, 2020
INTRODUCTION
MKE Things LLC (“we” or “us” or “our”) respects the privacy of our users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.mkethings.com, and our mobile applications, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or any of our mobile applications.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.
You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.
COLLECTION OF YOUR INFORMATION
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site and our Applications includes:
Personal Data
Personally identifiable information, such as your name, shipping address, email address, and telephone number, and demographic information, such as your age, gender, hometown, and interests, that you voluntarily give to us when you choose to participate in various activities related to the Site and our mobile application, such as online chat, emails sent to us, and message boards. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind, however your refusal to do so may prevent us from servicing and responding to your requests.
Derivative Data
Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site. If you are using one of our mobile applications, this information may also include your device name and type, your operating system, your phone number, your country, your likes and replies to a post, and other interactions with the application and other users via server log files, as well as any other information you choose to provide.
Mobile Device Information
If you connect using our mobile application:
• Geo-Location Information. We may request access or permission to and track location-based information from your mobile device, either continuously or while you are using our mobile application, to provide location-based services. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you may do so in your device’s settings.
• Mobile Device Access. We may request access or permission to certain features from your mobile device, including your mobile device’s bluetooth, calendar, camera, contacts, microphone, reminders, sensors, SMS messages, social media accounts, storage, and other features. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you may do so in your device’s settings.
• Mobile Device Data. We may collect device information (such as your mobile device ID, model and manufacturer), operating system, version information and IP address.
• Push Notifications. We may request to send you push notifications regarding your account or the Application. If you wish to opt-out from receiving these types of communications, you may turn them off in your device’s settings.
USE OF YOUR INFORMATION
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site or our mobile applications to:
• Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally or with third parties.
• Email you regarding your account or order.
• Fulfill and manage purchases, orders, payments, and other transactions related to the Site and our mobile applications.
• Generate a personal profile about you to make future visits to the Site and our mobile applications more personalized.
• Increase the efficiency and operation of the Site and our mobile applications.
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site and our mobile applications.
• Notify you of updates to the Site and our mobile applications.
• Offer new products, services, mobile applications, and/or recommendations to you.
• Perform other business activities as needed.
• Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.
• Assist law enforcement and respond to subpoena.
• Request feedback and contact you about your use of the Site and our mobile applications.
• Resolve disputes and troubleshoot problems.
• Respond to product and customer service requests.
• Solicit support for the Site and our mobile applications.
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:
By Law or to Protect Rights
If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation. This includes exchanging information with other entities for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.
Marketing Communications
With your consent, or with an opportunity for you to withdraw consent, we may share your information with third parties for marketing purposes, as permitted by law.
Online Postings
When you post comments, contributions or other content to the Site or our mobile applications, your posts may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside the Site and our mobile applications in perpetuity.
Third-Party Advertisers
We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit the Site or our mobile applications. These companies may use information about your visits to the Site and our mobile applications and other websites that are contained in web cookies in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
Business Partners
We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services or promotions.
Social Media Contacts
If you connect to the Site or our mobile applications through a social network, your contacts on the social network will see your name, profile photo, and descriptions of your activity.
Other Third Parties
We may share your information with advertisers and investors for the purpose of conducting general business analysis. We may also share your information with such third parties for marketing purposes, as permitted by law.
Sale or Bankruptcy
If we reorganize or sell all or a portion of our assets, undergo a merger, or are acquired by another entity, we may transfer your information to the successor entity. If we go out of business or enter bankruptcy, your information would be an asset transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur and that the transferee may decline honor commitments we made in this Privacy Policy.
We are not responsible for the actions of third parties with whom you share personal or sensitive data, and we have no authority to manage or control third-party solicitations. If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly.
TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Cookies and Web Beacons
We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site and our mobile applications to help customize the Site and our mobile applications and improve your experience. When you access the Site or our mobile applications, your personal information is not collected through the use of tracking technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site or our mobile applications. You may not decline web beacons. However, they can be rendered ineffective by declining all cookies or by modifying your web browser’s settings to notify you each time a cookie is tendered, permitting you to accept or decline cookies on an individual basis.
For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy posted on the Site, which is incorporated into this Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by our Cookie Policy.
For additional information regarding their use of cookies and similar technologies via the links listed below:
How Google uses cookies
Apple’s Use of Cookies
Internet-Based Advertising
Additionally, we may use third-party software to serve ads on the Site and our mobile applications, implement email marketing campaigns, and manage other interactive marketing initiatives. This third-party software may use cookies or similar tracking technology to help manage and optimize your online experience with us. For more information about opting-out of interest-based ads, visit the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.
You should be aware that getting a new computer, installing a new browser, upgrading an existing browser, or erasing or otherwise altering your browser’s cookies files may also clear certain opt-out cookies, plug-ins, or settings.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
The Site and our mobile applications may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the Site or our mobile applications, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that website, and should take those steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other sites, services or applications that may be linked to or from the Site or our mobile applications.
SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.
POLICY FOR CHILDREN
We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware of any data that we have collected from children under age 13, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
THIRD PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS
We utilize third-party service providers to assist in building the Site and our mobile applications, to assist in maintaining the website and to provide corresponding business services, including email and data storage. Certain third-party providers may collect, store, share, and/or utilize additional data or personal information of the User. We make no representations concerning the Terms and Conditions of Use or the Privacy Policies of any third-party service provider. Such third-party’s use of this information will be governed by the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policies of the third-party. The Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policies of third-party service providers utilized by us may be accessed via the links listed below:
iPage Terms of Service
iPage Privacy Policy
Google Terms of Service
Google Privacy Policy
Apple Website Terms of Use
Apple Privacy Policy
When the Licensed Applications are used on your Apple device, the device and/or its mobile operating system may collect and use technical data and related information—including, but not limited to, technical information about your device, system and application software, and peripherals. This technical data and related information are gathered periodically to facilitate the provision of software updates, product support, and other services related to the Licensed Applications. Some of this technical data and related information is made available to us in the form of App Analytics that does not personally identify you. This data and information may be used to improve our products or technologies. For additional information refer to following links:
Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions
APPLE LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
CONTACT US
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
MKE Things LLC
support@mkethings.com