Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Purpose and Scope

This policy applies to all users of our services, including visitors, registered users, and subscribers. We are committed to transparency about our data practices and ensuring the security and privacy of your information across all our platforms and services.

Our Commitment to Privacy

At GlobalTech Corporation, we believe that transparency about the use of your personal information is fundamental to our relationship. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your information is used, stored, and protected.

Types of Information We Collect

We collect several categories of information to provide, maintain, and improve our services, including:

Automated Collection Methods

We use automated technologies to collect certain types of information:

Third-Party Information Sources

We may receive information about you from other sources, including:

• Social media platforms when you connect your accounts
• Business partners and service providers
• Public databases and commercially available sources
• Credit reporting agencies (where permitted by law)
• Government agencies and public records

How We Use Your Information

We process your information for various legitimate business purposes, including:

Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK)

For users in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom, we rely on the following legal bases for processing personal data:

Data Retention Periods

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Retention periods vary based on:

• The purpose for which the data was collected
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Our legitimate business needs
• Your consent status and preferences
• Contractual obligations

When We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances, always ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place:

International Data Transfers

As a global company, we may transfer your information to countries outside your country of residence. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions for countries with equivalent data protection standards
• Binding Corporate Rules for intra-company transfers
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

Our Security Measures

We implement comprehensive technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

Security Certifications and Compliance

We maintain the following security certifications and compliance standards:

• ISO 27001: Information Security Management System
• SOC 2 Type II: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity
• GDPR Compliance: European data protection regulations
• CCPA Compliance: California Consumer Privacy Act
• Regular third-party security audits and assessments

Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have established procedures to:

• Immediately contain and investigate the breach
• Notify affected users and authorities as required by law
• Implement remediation measures to prevent future incidents
• Provide support and guidance to affected users

Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Marketing Preferences

You have control over marketing communications:

• Opt-out of promotional emails using the unsubscribe link in any email
• Adjust marketing preferences in your account settings
• Control cookie preferences through your browser or our cookie banner
• Opt-out of targeted advertising through industry opt-out tools

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.

Eligibility Requirements

To use our services, you must:

• Be at least 16 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not be prohibited from receiving our services under applicable law

Account Responsibilities

When you create an account, you agree to:

• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
• Promptly update your account information as needed
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
• Not share your account credentials with third parties

Permitted Use

You may use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You agree not to use our services:

Prohibited Conduct

Specifically, you agree not to:

• Use automated systems to access our services without authorization
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
• Circumvent any security or access controls
• Distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Engage in fraudulent activities or misrepresentation
• Harass, threaten, or harm other users
• Collect information about other users without their consent
• Use our services to compete with our business

Our Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in our services, including but not limited to:

• Software, code, and algorithms
• Designs, layouts, and user interfaces
• Trademarks, logos, and brand elements
• Documentation, content, and materials
• Patents, trade secrets, and know-how

are owned by or licensed to GlobalTech Corporation and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Limited License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and use our services for their intended purposes
• Download and install our software on your devices
• Use our APIs in accordance with their documentation
• Print or download reasonable portions of our content for personal use

User Content

When you submit content to our services, you:

• Retain ownership of your intellectual property rights
• Grant us a worldwide license to use, host, and display your content
• Represent that you have all necessary rights to the content
• Agree that your content complies with these terms

Fees and Billing

Certain services may require payment of fees. You agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees in accordance with the pricing terms
• Provide accurate and complete billing information
• Authorize us to charge your chosen payment method
• Keep your payment information current and valid

Subscription Terms

For subscription-based services:

• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled
• You may cancel at any time, but fees are non-refundable
• Price changes will be communicated in advance
• Grace periods may apply for failed payments

Taxes and Currency

All fees are exclusive of taxes, which will be added to your bill as required. Currency conversion fees may apply for international transactions.

Termination Rights

We may suspend or terminate your access to our services:

• For violation of these terms
• For security or legal reasons
• For prolonged inactivity
• At our discretion with reasonable notice

User Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Using the account deletion feature in settings
• Contacting customer support
• Ceasing use of our services

Effects of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use our services immediately ceases
• We may delete your account and associated data
• Any outstanding fees become immediately due
• Provisions that should survive termination will continue

Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
• ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS
• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
• LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, OR DATA
• BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF GOODWILL
• DAMAGES EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT PAID FOR SERVICES

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of any rights of another
• Your user content or conduct

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall be resolved as follows:

• Informal negotiation for 30 days
• Binding arbitration if informal resolution fails
• Arbitration conducted by AAA under its rules
• Venue in Wilmington, Delaware
• Each party bears its own costs

Class Action Waiver

YOU AND WE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

Updates and Revisions

We may update these policies from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our services or business practices
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Security or privacy best practices
• User feedback and industry standards

Notification of Changes

We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policies on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices within our services
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policies. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using our services.