Privacy Policy


Owner and Data Controller

RingLocal LLC
Asheville, North Carolina

Owner contact email: [email protected]


Types of Data collected

Among the types of Personal Data that this Application collects, by itself or through third parties, there are: Cookies; Usage Data; first name; last name; email address.

Complete details on each type of Personal Data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or by specific explanation texts displayed prior to the Data collection. Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or, in case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using this Application. Unless specified otherwise, all Data requested by this Application is mandatory and failure to provide this Data may make it impossible for this Application to provide its services. In cases where this Application specifically states that some Data is not mandatory, Users are free not to communicate this Data without consequences to the availability or the functioning of the Service. Users who are uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are welcome to contact the Owner. Any use of Cookies – or of other tracking tools – by this Application or by the owners of third-party services used by this Application serves the purpose of providing the Service required by the User, in addition to any other purposes described in the present document and in the Cookie Policy, if available.

Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published or shared through this Application and confirm that they have the third party’s consent to provide the Data to the Owner.

Mode and place of processing the Data

Methods of processing

The Owner takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification,
or unauthorized destruction of the Data.

The Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Owner, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of this Application (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Owner. The updated list of these parties may be requested from the Owner at any time.

Legal basis of processing

The Owner may process Personal Data relating to Users if one of the following applies:

In any case, the Owner will gladly help to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing, and in particular whether the provision of Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract.

Place

The Data is processed at the Owner’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located.

Depending on the User’s location, data transfers may involve transferring the User’s Data to a country other than their own. To find out more about the place of processing of such transferred Data, Users can check the section containing details about the processing of Personal Data.

Users are also entitled to learn about the legal basis of Data transfers to a country outside the European Union or to any international organization governed by public international law or set up by two or more countries, such as the UN, and about the security measures taken by the Owner to safeguard their Data. If any such transfer takes place, Users can find out more by checking the relevant sections of this document or inquire with the Owner using the information provided in the contact section.

Retention time

Personal Data shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for.

Therefore:

The Owner may be allowed to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever the User has given consent to such processing, as long as such consent is not withdrawn. Furthermore, the Owner may be obliged to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever required to do so for the performance of a legal obligation or upon order of an authority.

Once the retention period expires, Personal Data shall be deleted. Therefore, the right to access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification and the right to data portability cannot be enforced after expiration of the retention period.

The purposes of processing

The Data concerning the User is collected to allow the Owner to provide its Services, as well as for the following purposes: Analytics, Commercial affiliation, Contacting the User, Content performance and features testing (A/B testing) and Heat mapping and session recording. Users can find further detailed information about such purposes of processing and about the specific Personal Data used for each purpose in the respective sections of this document.

Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data

Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data

The Rights of Users

Users may exercise certain rights regarding their Data processed by the Owner.

In particular, Users have the right to do the following:

Details about the right to object to processing

Where Personal Data is processed for a public interest, in the exercise of an official authority vested in the Owner or for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner, Users may object to such processing by providing a ground related to their particular situation to justify the objection.

Users must know that, however, should their Personal Data be processed for direct marketing purposes,they can object to that processing at any time without providing any justification. To learn, whether the Owner is processing Personal Data for direct marketing purposes, Users may refer to the relevant sections of this document.

How to exercise these rights

Any requests to exercise User rights can be directed to the Owner through the contact details provided in this document. These requests can be exercised free of charge and will be addressed by the Owner as early as possible and always within one month.

Cookie Policy

This Application uses Cookies. To learn more and for a detailed cookie notice, the User may consult the
Cookie Policy.

Additional information about Data collection and processing

Legal action

The User’s Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by the Owner in Court or in the stages leading to possible legal action arising from improper use of this Application or the related Services. The User declares to be aware that the Owner may be required to reveal personal data upon request of public authorities.

Additional information about User’s Personal Data

In addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, this Application may provide the User with additional and contextual information concerning particular Services or the collection and processing of Personal Data upon request.

System logs and maintenance

For operation and maintenance purposes, this Application and any third-party services may collect files that record interaction with this Application (System logs) use other Personal Data (such as the IP Address) for this purpose.

Information not contained in this policy

More details concerning the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Owner at any time. Please see the contact information at the beginning of this document.

How “Do Not Track” requests are handled

This Application does not support “Do Not Track” requests. To determine whether any of the third-party services it uses honor the “Do Not Track” requests, please read their privacy policies.

Changes to this privacy policy

The Owner reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by giving notice to its Users on this page and possibly within this Application and/or – as far as technically and legally feasible – sending a notice to Users via any contact information available to the Owner. It is strongly recommended to check this page often, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the bottom.

Should the changes affect processing activities performed on the basis of the User’s consent, the Owner shall collect new consent from the User, where required.

Content Policy

We strive to provide you with accurate and reliable information on a wide range of topics. It is important to understand that the content on this website is a combination of human-authored and AI-authored content. We have implemented advanced AI technology to assist in generating certain articles and content pieces. However, we want to emphasize the following points:

  1. Accuracy and Reliability: We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided on this site. Our authors conduct thorough research and fact-checking to provide you with the most up-to-date and trustworthy content. However, due to the nature of AI-generated content, there may be instances where errors or inaccuracies occur. We encourage you to independently verify any critical information before making decisions based on it.
  2. AI-Authored Content: Some of the articles and content pieces on this site are generated by AI technology. While we employ rigorous algorithms and data sources to train our AI models, there is still a possibility of errors, biases, or inaccuracies in the generated content. The AI-generated content should be considered as a starting point for exploration and not as a definitive source of information.
  3. Editorial Oversight: Our authors and editors carefully review and curate the AI-generated content to ensure its quality and accuracy. They provide oversight and make necessary revisions or additions to maintain the highest standards. However, despite our best efforts, some AI-authored content may slip through without being manually reviewed. We appreciate your understanding in this regard.
  4. User Responsibility: As a user of this site, you have the responsibility to critically evaluate the information presented. It is essential to consider multiple sources and perspectives to form a well-informed opinion. We encourage you to consult professionals or experts in specific fields when necessary.
  5. Changing Nature of Information: The content on this site may evolve over time as new information becomes available. We strive to keep our articles updated; however, we cannot guarantee that all content will reflect the most current research or developments. We recommend verifying any time-sensitive information or checking for the latest updates from reputable sources.
  6. No Legal or Professional Advice: The information provided on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with qualified professionals or experts before making decisions related to your specific situation.

By using this site, you acknowledge and agree to the above disclaimer. While we endeavor to provide valuable and accurate information, we cannot be held liable for any damages or losses incurred due to reliance on the content presented here. We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

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