Publishlet Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 3rd, 2024

  1. This policy is is effective as of the "Last Updated" date above.
  2. This Privacy Policy outlines how Publishlet collects, utilizes, and shares your personal data when you engage with the Publishlet service and other services on www.publishlet.com. For inquiries, contact our data protection officer at privacy@publishlet.com.
    • Publishlet, referred to as "we" or "us," operates as a media company. The online platform, Publishlet, allows registered users ("User") to upload and promote their content, including publications, on the Platform.
    • Our headquarters is located at Pioneer Tower Crescent, Kitchener, ON, Canada. We are duly incorporated under the laws of the province of Ontario.
    • This privacy policy may be modified with fair notice provided to users.
    • You can use our Platform without signing up, in which case we will collect data based on your consent to our cookie policy.
  3. Data Controller
    • Publishlet is the data controller for personal data collected from Users within the EU when using the Platform.
    • We process personal data in compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
    • This policy covers our processing of personal data for EU-domiciled users on the Platform.
  4. Purpose and Legal Basis
    • We process personal data to manage our user relationship, including account management and providing Platform access, based on contractual obligations.
    • We process personal data to facilitate content sales via the Platform, based on contractual obligations.
    • We process personal data for communications management and improving our platform and services, based on contractual obligations and legitimate interests.
    • We process personal data to deliver, improve the Platform, and for personalized marketing based on user consent.
  5. Categories of Personal Data
    • We collect submitted personal data, including contact information and purchase history.
    • We collect information about Platform usage, tracking internet whereabouts, and technical information.
    • Details are provided in Clause 8 regarding the right to access and deletion of personal data.
    • During sign-up, we collect information like email, password, username, name, country of origin, and preferred language. Third-party application logins (e.g., Facebook, Google) grant access to certain account information.
    • User account names are public.
    • When using the Platform, we register information on viewed content, content orders, Platform traffic, and user communication.
    • Users are advised not to disclose sensitive personal data when commenting or uploading content.
    • We use cookies for Platform functionality, providing a personalized experience, and collecting internet activity information. Details in the cookie policy.
  6. Transfer of Data to Third Countries, including the United States
    • All collected data is transferred to the United States from Canada, following contractual obligations.
    • We and our suppliers implement necessary measures for data security as per GDPR requirements.
  7. Sharing of Data
    • Personal data may be shared as described, excluding third-party vendors for purchased content.
    • We may share personal data if obligated by law or to protect against loss or damage, including exchanging information with law enforcement.
    • In case of a business sale or acquisition, user data may be transferred as assets.
    • Some personal information may be shared with third-party providers like Google or YouTube for integrations and external content links via API.
  8. Your Rights as a User
    • GDPR provides rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability.
    • Withdraw consent for marketing purposes at any time.
    • Complaints can be directed to the supervisory authority in Denmark, the Danish Data Protection Agency.
  9. Data Retention and Account Deletion
    • We store personal data while the account is active and may retain some for legal obligations.
    • Users can update account information. Deactivation instructions are on the Platform.
    • Deactivating an account holds data until reactivation or deletion.
    • Some information may remain in records after deletion, updated during backups.
  10. Security
    • User accounts are password-protected. Users should safeguard passwords and sign out appropriately.
    • We strive to maintain private user accounts, but unauthorized access, hardware/software failure, or other factors may compromise data security.
    • This Privacy Policy governs information collected on the Platform and through cookies.
  11. Children's Privacy
    • The Platform is for users above the age of sixteen or the legal age for internet service consent. Accounts from underage users will be promptly deleted.
    • Age registration may be used to prevent underage users from accessing mature content.
  12. Changes to Privacy Policy
    • This Privacy Policy may be amended, with fair notice and an opportunity for user review before continuing Platform use.
    • We only use personal data in accordance with the privacy policy under which it was collected, unless specific consent is obtained.
  13. Questions or Concerns
    • For feedback or inquiries, contact us via email at privacy@publishlet.com.