Privacy Policy

Welcome to Picested. Our commitment is to the responsible handling of your personal information. This document provides a transparent look at the data we gather when you interact with our platform, the reasons we need it, and how we protect it. By using our Service, you are acknowledging the practices detailed here.

Interpretation and Definitions

To ensure clarity throughout this policy, we've defined some key terms below.

• Account refers to the unique and personalized portal created for You to access and utilize specific features of our Service.
• Affiliate means an entity that is linked to us through common ownership or control, where "control" signifies owning 50% or more of the shares or other voting securities.
• Company (variously referred to as "Picested", "we", "us", or "our" in this document) pertains to Picested, a business entity operating from Canada.
• Cookies are small data packets that our Website transmits to your Device. Their purpose is to remember specific details about your visit, such as your login status or user preferences, to enhance your subsequent sessions.
• Country denotes Canada.
• Device signifies any piece of hardware that can connect to the internet and access our Service, such as a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet.
• Personal Data is any piece of information that, whether on its own or combined with other data we might hold, can be used to pinpoint your identity.
• Service points to all functionalities provided by the Picested Website.
• Service Provider is any external company or individual that we engage to process data on our behalf, facilitate the Service, or perform analyses on how our Service is used.
• Usage Data encompasses information that is collected automatically through your interaction with the Service, such as your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit, and the duration of your visit.
• website indicates the Picested digital platform, which is accessible at https://picested.com.
• You means the individual who is accessing or using our Service, or the legal entity on whose behalf such an individual is acting.

Collecting and Using Personal Data

We gather various types of information to power and improve the Service we deliver to You.

Personal Data We May Ask For

While you engage with our Service, we might request specific personally identifiable details that allow us to contact or recognize you. This information can include, but is not limited to:

• Your email address
• Your first and last name
• Data related to your usage patterns

Usage Data Collected Automatically

Your interaction with our platform generates Usage Data automatically. This can include your Device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, the version and type of browser you use, which pages of our Service you explore, the time and date of your activity, how long you spend on those pages, and other diagnostic data points.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

To monitor activity and store certain information, we utilize Cookies and similar tracking technologies. These technologies are crucial for the functionality and improvement of our Service. We categorize the cookies we use as follows:

• Necessary / Essential Cookies: These are non-negotiable for the operation of the Website. They are fundamental for providing you with requested services and enabling core functionalities like secure area access. Without them, the Service cannot be provided.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable us to remember choices you make, such as your username or language preference. Their goal is to provide a more tailored and less repetitive user experience.
• Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies: These help us identify if users have formally acknowledged and accepted the use of cookies on our Website.

Use of Personal Data

Picested uses the collected data for a variety of operational purposes. These objectives include:

• For the core operation and upkeep of the services You use, which includes monitoring for technical issues.
• To administer your user Account and grant you access to the various functionalities available to registered users.
• To fulfill our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between You and us, including for billing and collection.
• To communicate with You via email or other electronic means regarding updates, security alerts, or informational notices related to the functionalities, products, or services you have contracted.
• To manage and respond to any requests or inquiries you send our way.
• For internal analysis, such as identifying usage trends or gauging the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns, all to enhance our Service and your experience.

Sharing Personal Data

Your data is not sold. However, there are specific circumstances under which your information might be shared with external parties:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party Service Providers to assist in monitoring and analyzing the use of our Service, and to contact You.
• During Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of our business, your Personal Data may be transferred to the new entity.
• With Affiliates: We may share data with our Affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy.
• With Business Partners: We may collaborate with business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions, which may require sharing your information.
• With Your Explicit Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose not listed above, but only after receiving your clear and direct consent to do so.

Retention of Personal Data

Our policy is to retain your Personal Data only for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes we've outlined in this document. We will keep and use your data to the extent required to comply with our legal obligations (for instance, if we must retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

Transfer of Personal Data

Be aware that your data might journey across borders. The servers that process and store your information, including Personal Data, may be located in jurisdictions with different data protection laws than your own. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

Delete Your Personal Data

You hold the right to request the deletion of the Personal Data that we have collected about you. You may update, amend, or delete your information at any time by signing into your Account, if you have one, and visiting the account settings section. You may also contact us directly to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that you have provided to us.

Disclosure of Personal Data

Business Transactions

If Picested is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

Law Enforcement

Under certain circumstances, we may be legally compelled to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

Other Legal Requirements

Picested may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Adhere to a legal requirement
• Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
• Protect the personal safety of users of the service or the public
• Protect against legal liability

Security of Personal Data

We deploy a range of administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect your Personal Data. However, it is a reality of the digital world that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is impenetrable. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute, failsafe security.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not designed for, nor do we knowingly collect personally identifiable information from, anyone under the age of 13. If You are a parent or guardian and You become aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected Personal Data from anyone under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Links to Other Websites

Our platform may contain hyperlinks to external websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is a living document, and we may update its terms from time to time. We will notify you of any significant revisions by posting the new version on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top. We advise you to review this page periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

For any questions, clarifications, or concerns regarding this policy, please do not hesitate to reach out to us:

• By email: [email protected]