privacy policy

Introduction

At Friendly Web, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services. By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use Friendly Web:

• Personal Information: When you sign up for an account, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other personal details required to create and maintain your account.
• Usage Data: We collect data about your interactions with our platform, including your activity, preferences, and behavior on the site, which helps us improve the user experience.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, we collect payment details such as credit card information through our secure payment processor (Stripe). If Stripe is unavailable, we will use PayPal as an alternative payment method. However, we do not store or retain any payment information. All payment information is processed securely by Stripe or PayPal, and we never store your financial details on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

• To provide, improve, and personalize our services to you based on your usage and preferences.
• To communicate with you about your account, promotions, and updates related to Friendly Web.
• To process payments and manage your subscriptions securely and efficiently using Stripe or PayPal.
• To analyze platform usage to enhance your experience and ensure the security of our service.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

How We Protect Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the protection of your personal information. All personal data is stored securely, and we use encryption to protect sensitive information such as payment details.

For payment processing, we use Stripe, a trusted and secure payment provider. Stripe complies with industry standards and has security certifications to protect your financial data. If Stripe is unavailable or cannot be used, we will offer PayPal as a payment option, which also uses secure methods to process transactions. We do not store any payment details on our platform.

Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request to view the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Objection: You can object to the use of your personal data in certain cases, such as marketing purposes.
• Data Portability: You may request to transfer your personal data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We respect your privacy and will never share or sell your information to any other organization, except in the following limited circumstances:

• To comply with legal obligations or requests from law enforcement.
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
• To our trusted third-party service providers who assist us in providing services such as payment processing, email communication, or website analytics (e.g., Stripe and PayPal). These third-party providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on Friendly Web. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track site usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some features of our service.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to process payments, send marketing communications, or perform analytics. These third-party services may have access to your personal data, but they are required to use it only for the purposes for which it was shared with them. We may use the following services:

• Stripe: For payment processing and subscription management. Stripe complies with PCI DSS and provides encrypted transactions.
• PayPal: As an alternative payment method if Stripe is unavailable. PayPal also provides secure payment processing.
• Google Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our platform.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: friendly.newsletter@outlook.com

Retention of Personal Data

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once the data is no longer necessary, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Transfer and International Use

As we operate globally, your personal data may be transferred to countries outside of your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our platform, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to other jurisdictions.