Privacy Policy
Welcome to https://appafter.com (the “Site”). We understand that online privacy is important for users of our site, especially when conducting business. This statement governs our privacy policies regarding users of the Site (“Visitors”) who visit without conducting business and Visitors who register to conduct commercial transactions on the Site and use the various services offered by after (collectively, the “Services”) (“Authorized Customers”).
“Personally Identifiable Information” refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate the person to whom such information pertains, including, but not limited to, name, address, phone number, fax number, email address, financial profiles, social security number, and credit card information. Personally Identifiable Information does not include information collected anonymously (i.e., without identification of the individual user) or demographic information not connected to an identified individual.
What Personally Identifiable Information is Collected?
We may collect basic user profile information from all of our Visitors. We collect the following additional information from our Authorized Customers: the name, email address, phone number, address, social media profile information.
Who Collects the Information?
In addition to our direct collection of information, our third-party service providers (such as credit card companies, clearinghouses, and banks) who may provide such services as credit, insurance, and escrow services may collect this information from our Visitors and Authorized Customers. We do not control how these third parties use such information, but we do ask them to disclose how they use personal information provided to them by Visitors and Authorized Customers. Some of these third parties may be intermediaries that act solely as links in the distribution chain and do not store, retain, or use the information given to them.
How does the Site Use Personally Identifiable Information?
We use Personally Identifiable Information to customize the site, to make appropriate service offerings, and to respond to buying and selling requests on the site. We may email Visitors and Authorized Customers about research or purchase and selling opportunities on the site or information related to the subject matter of the site. We may also use Personally Identifiable Information to contact Visitors and Authorized Customers in response to specific inquiries, or to provide requested information.
With Whom May the Information be Shared?
Personally Identifiable Information about Authorized Customers may be shared with other Authorized Customers who wish to evaluate potential transactions with other Authorized Customers. We may share aggregated information about our Visitors, including the demographics of our Visitors and Authorized Customers, with our affiliated agencies and third-party vendors. We also offer the opportunity to opt out of receiving information or being contacted by us or any agency acting on our behalf.
How are Personally Identifiable Information Stored?
Personally Identifiable Information collected by after is securely stored and is not accessible to third parties or after employees except for use as indicated above.
What Choices are Available to Visitors Regarding Collection, Use, and Distribution of the Information?
Visitors and Authorized Customers may choose not to receive unsolicited information from us or be contacted by us and/or our vendors and affiliated agencies by responding to emails as instructed or by contacting us at hello@appafter.com.
Collection, Use, and Sharing of Image Information
We recognize the importance of online privacy for our users, especially when conducting business. This section outlines our policies regarding the collection, use, and sharing of image information, including profile pictures and posts, by users of our site and app (“Visitors” and “Authorized Customers”).
Collection of Image Information
Our app collects images in two main forms: profile pictures and posts made by users. These images are integral to the social experience provided by our app, enabling users to express themselves and interact with others within the community.
* Profile Pictures: Users have the option to upload profile pictures that represent themselves on the app. This visual identifier helps in creating a more engaging and personalized user experience.
* Posts: Users may share images as part of their posts within the app. These images allow users to share moments, experiences, and ideas with their community.
Use of Image Information
The image information collected (profile pictures and posts) is used to:
* Enhance user experience by allowing personalization of profiles and enabling users to share and interact with the community.
* Support app functionality, including but not limited to, user identification, content sharing, and community engagement.
Sharing of Image Information
* With Other Users: Images shared as posts or set as profile pictures are visible to other users of the app, in accordance with the user’s privacy settings.
* With Third Parties: We may share image information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and technical support. These third parties are prohibited from using your image information for any purpose other than to provide these services to us and are obligated to protect your information with security measures equivalent to our own.
User Consent and Control
* Before collecting image information, we will seek affirmative consent from our users, clearly explaining the purpose behind the collection and how the images will be used.
* Users have the right to withdraw their consent at any time and can manage their privacy settings within the app to control the visibility of their profile pictures and posts.
* Users can access, update, or delete their image information through their account settings. If assistance is required, users may contact us directly at hello@appafter.com.
Security of Image Information
We are committed to protecting the security of our users’ image information. We implement a variety of security measures, including encryption and secure server hosting, to ensure the protection of personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookie
Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Service.
Cookies
A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and that the visitor’s browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns.
We use “cookies” to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use certain parts of our Service.
Are Cookies Used on the Site?
Cookies are used for various reasons. We use cookies to obtain information about the preferences of our Visitors and the services they select. We also use cookies for security purposes to protect our Authorized Customers. For example, if an Authorized Customer is logged in and the site is unused for more than 10 minutes, we will automatically log out the Authorized Customer. Visitors who do not wish for cookies to be placed on their computer should set their browser to refuse cookies before using https://appafter.com, with the caveat that certain features of the website may not function properly without the aid of cookies.
Cookies Used by Our Service Providers
Our service providers use cookies, and these cookies may be stored on your computer when you visit our website. You can find more details about the cookies used on our cookies information page.
How does after Use Login Information?
after uses login information, including, but not limited to, IP addresses, ISPs, and browser types, browser version, pages visited, date and time of visit, to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movements and usage, and gather general demographic information.
Which Partners or Service Providers Have Access to Visitors’ and/or Authorized Customers’ Personally Identifiable Information on the Site?
after has entered into and will continue to enter into partnerships and other affiliations with a number of providers. These providers may have access to certain Personally Identifiable Information on the basis of evaluating the eligibility for service of Authorized Customers. Our privacy policy does not cover their collection or use of this information.
How does the Site Ensure the Security of Personally Identifiable Information?
All our employees are aware of our security policy and practices. Personally Identifiable Information of our Visitors and Authorized Customers is only accessible to a limited number of qualified employees who are given a password to access such information. We regularly audit our security systems and processes. Sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, is protected by encryption protocols, in place to protect information sent over the Internet. While we take commercially reasonable measures to maintain a secure site, electronic communications and databases are subject to errors, tampering, and breaches, and we cannot guarantee that such events will not occur, and we will not be liable to Visitors or Authorized Customers for any such occurrences.
How Can Visitors Correct any Inaccuracies in Personally Identifiable Information?
Visitors and Authorized Customers may contact us to update personally identifiable information about them or to correct any inaccuracies by sending us an email to hello@appafter.com.
Can a Visitor Delete or Disable Personally Identifiable Information Collected by the Site?
We provide Visitors and Authorized Customers with a mechanism to delete/disable personally identifiable information from the Site’s database by contacting us. However, due to backups and records of deletions, it may be impossible to delete a Visitor’s entry without retaining some residual information. A person requesting the deactivation of personally identifiable information will have that information functionally deleted, and we will not sell, transfer, or use personally identifiable information relating to that individual in any way going forward.
Your Rights
These are summarized rights you have under data protection law:
- The right to access
- The right to rectification
- The right to erasure
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to object to processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to complain to a supervisory authority
- The right to withdraw consent
Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not directed to “Children,” anyone under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18 years old. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the provided contact details. If we learn that children under 18 have provided personal information, we will immediately delete such information from our servers.
Compliance with Laws
Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information to comply with the law. We will disclose Personally Identifiable Information to comply with a court order or subpoena or a request from a law enforcement agency to disclose information. We will also disclose Personally Identifiable Information when reasonably necessary to protect the safety of our Visitors and Authorized Customers.
What Happens if the Privacy Policy Changes?
We will inform our Visitors and Authorized Customers of changes to our privacy policy by posting such changes on the site. However, if we change our privacy policy in a manner that could result in the disclosure of personally identifiable information that a Visitor or Authorized Customer has previously requested not to disclose, we will contact such Visitor or Authorized Customer to allow them to prevent such disclosure.
Links
https://appafter.com contains links to other websites. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are entering another website. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked sites as their privacy policies may differ from ours.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at hello@appafter.com.