Privacy Policy

This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally Identifiable Information' (PII) is being used. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our products and services.

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

At our company, we take privacy seriously. Here’s how we handle Personally Identifiable Information (PII) when you use our software:

  • Collection of PII:
    • We do not collect any Personally Identifiable Information during the usage of our software.
    • Your privacy matters to us, and we adhere to strict guidelines to ensure that your personal data remains confidential.
  • Sharing and Disclosure:
    • Under no circumstances do we willfully give out, trade, exchange, or sell your PII to anyone.
    • Our software includes features that allow users to manually share digital content, such as mind-map files and images, with others using third-party products. However, the privacy of such shared content falls outside the scope of our software.
  • Information Provided During Purchase:
    • When you purchase our software, we may collect certain information such as your name, email address, and billing details. This information is only shared with the payment processor as required for transaction processing.
    • Some of this information is stored on our servers to verify and validate software licensing.
  • Protecting Your PII:
    • We take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect any PII that you share with us.
    • Our security measures include encryption, access controls, and regular audits to safeguard your data.
  • User Choice:
    • You have the right to choose whether to provide PII to us. However, please note that some website and software features may be inaccessible if you opt not to share this information.

Third-party disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise wilfully give out to third parties any Personally Identifiable Information that is not already specified in the PII section above.

Third-party services

  • Our software may offer third-party services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and iCloud.
  • Our websites may contain links to third-party services, including the payment processor for our software and other web technologies.
  • We may add Google advertising in the future, and we will update this policy accordingly. If we implement Google advertising, we will adhere to Google’s Advertising Principles, which are designed to provide a positive experience for users. You can find more information here: Google Advertising Principles.
  • Users must agree to the policies, terms, and conditions of these third-party services when using them.

DATA PROTECTION AND RETENTION

  • Sensitive Data Protection:
    • We prioritize the security of sensitive data and employ robust mechanisms to safeguard it.
    • Sensitive information such as passwords, financial details, and personal identifiers is encrypted during transmission and storage.
    • Our software adheres to industry standards for data protection, including secure protocols and encryption algorithms.
  • Access Controls:
    • Access to sensitive data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
    • We implement role-based access controls to ensure that only individuals with specific permissions can handle sensitive information.
  • Anonymization and Pseudonymization:
    • Wherever possible, we anonymize or pseudonymize data to minimize the risk of identification.
    • For example, user IDs or account numbers may replace personally identifiable information in our databases.
  • Data Retention:
    • We retain user data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our privacy policy. The retention period varies based on the type of data and legal requirements.
    • For instance:
    • Purchase Information: We retain transaction records for accounting and licensing purposes.
    • Usage Data: We keep usage logs for a limited time to troubleshoot issues and improve our software.
    • Sensitive Data: We retain sensitive data only as long as needed to provide the requested services.
    • Cloud Drive Data: We do not retain a user’s mind map data, or any cloud drive data stored in a third party cloud provider, such as Google Drive and Dropbox, on our servers.
  • Deletion of User Data:
    • Users can request the deletion of their data by contacting our support team.
    • Upon receiving such a request, we promptly delete the relevant information from our systems.
    • However, certain data (e.g., transaction history for legal compliance) may be retained even after deletion.
  • Data Backup and Disaster Recovery:
    • We maintain regular backups to protect against data loss due to system failures or disasters.
    • Backups are securely stored and encrypted to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Third-Party Services:
    • If our software integrates with third-party services (e.g., cloud storage providers), their data protection practices apply.
    • Users should review the privacy policies of these services before using them..

Cookies and other tracking tools

Cookies or other tracking tools are utilized on some of our pages to better serve the page’s features. For example, store.cryptobees.com may store cookies to remember choices and data provided by the user, thus improving your browsing experience. More information on this is provided at our Cookie Policy page.

We honor 'Do Not Track' signals and 'Do Not Track' plant cookies.

COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)

When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, United States' consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children's privacy and safety online.

We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old, and our software or websites are not designed to attract children under the age of 13 years old.

Fair Information Practices

The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.

We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.

CAN-SPAM Act

The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.

We may collect your email address in order to:

Send you important notifications or updates regarding the software.

To be in accordance with CANSPAM, we agree to the following:

  • If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.

Amendments and Changes

The privacy policy may occasionally be updated without notice to better reflect our policies depending on circumstances, organizational changes, or/and other factors that may arise in the future. We strongly encourage our users and any concerning authorities to visit this page to review the policy updates periodically and contact us if you have any questions or feedback.

Contact Us

Remember that data protection is a shared responsibility. We encourage users to follow best practices, such as using strong passwords and keeping their devices secure. Thank you for trusting us with your privacy. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our support team at:

cryptobees@gmail.com