Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 31st August 2023

Welcome to Pathtorch! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you access and use our website. By using Pathtorch, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect:

As part of using MissingTopics, we collect certain personal information to provide and improve our services. The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Contact details, such as email addresses, to communicate with you and provide important updates regarding the service.
• Usage data, which includes information about how you interact with our website, to understand your preferences and improve our offerings.
• Any other relevant information you voluntarily provide to us to enhance your experience with the service.

Rest assured that we are committed to safeguarding your personal information and will only use it in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information:

We use the collected information for various purposes to enhance your experience with our website. These purposes include:

• Providing the service and its features, so you can effectively use MissingTopics to its full potential.
• Improving the application by analyzing usage data and feedback to enhance performance, features, and user interface.
• Communicating with you to provide important updates, notify you of changes, and respond to your inquiries or support requests.

Rest assured that we only use your information for legitimate business purposes and will not share it with third parties without your consent, except as required by law or specified in our Privacy Policy.

Cookies Policy:

Our website and application may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized features. These technologies serve various purposes, such as:

• Offering an essential cookie to remember logged-in users and maintain their session for convenience.

Rest assured that these technologies are employed responsibly to improve the functionality and performance of our website and application.

You have the option to manage your cookie preferences by adjusting settings in your web browser. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being sent. However, please note that some features of the website or application may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled.

Data Sharing and Disclosure:

We take the privacy and security of your personal information seriously. We only share your personal information with third parties under specific circumstances and in a responsible manner:

• For email communications, we use SendGrid as a service provider to send important updates and notifications. SendGrid only receives your email address and other necessary data to deliver these messages, and they do not have permission to use your information for other purposes.

Aside from the mentioned third-party services, we do not share your personal information directly or indirectly with any other parties, unless required by law or to comply with legal obligations.

Security Measures:

Your security and the protection of your personal information are of utmost importance to us. We employ various security measures to safeguard your data, including:

• Encryption protocols to secure data transmission between your device and our servers.
• Implementing industry-standard firewalls and intrusion detection systems to protect against unauthorized access.
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential weaknesses.
• Limiting access to your personal information to only those employees and contractors who require it to perform their duties.
• Continuous monitoring of our systems and data to detect and respond to any suspicious activities promptly.

Despite our best efforts, it is important to remember that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. However, we are committed to maintaining the highest level of security reasonably possible to protect your personal information.

Data Retention:

We retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy. The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and the reasons for its collection. The criteria we use to determine the retention period include:

• The necessity to provide and maintain the services you have requested from us.
• Compliance with legal obligations, such as tax and accounting requirements.
• The establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
• Your consent to retain certain information for specified purposes.
• Our legitimate business interests, balanced against your rights and expectations of privacy.

Once your personal information is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected and there are no legal obligations or other legitimate reasons to retain it, we will securely delete or anonymize the data to protect your privacy.

User Rights:

You have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable data protection laws. These rights include:

• The right to access your personal information that we hold and receive a copy of it.
• The right to correct any inaccuracies in your personal information to ensure its accuracy.
• The right to request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• The right to withdraw your consent, if you have previously provided it, for processing your personal information.
• The right to object to the processing of your personal information under specific grounds.
• The right to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain situations.
• The right to data portability, which allows you to request your personal information in a commonly used and machine-readable format.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any questions or concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact us using the information provided in our Contact Page. We will promptly respond to your requests and inquiries in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. Any revisions will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes via email.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By continuing to use Pathtorch after any updates to the Privacy Policy, you indicate your acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about the Privacy Policy, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us via our Contact Page.