Privacy and Cookies Policy
This privacy policy is applicable to any and all of the websites comprising a subdomain of the domain StoreSearch.net managed and operated by VIP Affiliate Network Ltd (the “website”, “websites” or “sites”).
All references to “we/our/us” in this Privacy Policy refer to VIP Affiliate Network Ltd located at 41 Devonshire Street, Ground Floor, London, W1G 7AJ, United Kingdom. All references to “you/your” or the “user” refer to a user of our website.
This privacy policy aims to provide you with some information about the collection, processing and use of personal data when accessing or using any of the websites. We collect, process and use personal data exclusively according to this data privacy statement and within the scope of statutory authorization.
1. What is personal data and what personal information we collect about you?
Personal data refers to any information relating to relating to an identified or identifiable individual, which has been stored in some form.
For the purposes of the websites we only collect information about how you use our website, IT, communication and other systems – see below: ‘Connection Information’ and ‘Cookies & Web Beacons’ (the “data” or “Information”).
By using our website, you consent to us processing this Information for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy.
2. Connection information
When you access our website, particular information is transmitted by a standard procedure, such as the IP address, type and version of the web browser used, the operating system used, the website where you came from and the time of visiting the website. As a rule, we will analyse these data only statistically in order to prevent errors and to improve our services. Only in the event of potential abuse related to your use of the website we would use the connection information to facilitate the identification of the responsible person.
3. Cookies & Web Beacons
To enhance your experience with us, many of the website pages will use “cookies.” Cookies are text files we place in your computer’s browser to store your preferences. Cookies, by themselves, do not tell us your e-mail address or other personally identifiable information unless you choose to furnish this information to us by, for example, registering at one of our sites. Once you choose to furnish a site with personally identifiable information, this information may be linked to the data stored in the cookie.
We use cookies to understand site usage and to improve the content and offerings on our sites. For example, we may use cookies to personalize your experience at our website pages (e.g., to recognize you when you return to our website).
Our websites also store third-party cookies to provide a personalized browsing experience to users.
For analytical purposes, our Website uses cookies provided by Google and we share all data collected by such cookies with Google. You can find more information on how Google uses information collected from our Website in the Google Privacy Policy
To change your privacy preferences regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies please review the settings available through your browser. Please note that blocking cookies may affect your online experience and may prevent you from enjoying the full features offered by the website.
4. Who do we share the Information with?
The data may be shared with our partners and other participants operating on behalf of us, e.g. subcontractors providing or enabling services related to the website. We provide Information to third party service providers to enable us to administer the website. Some of these third parties may be based outside the European Economic Area. For more information, including on how we safeguard your personal information when this occurs, see below: ‘Transferring your personal information out of the EEA’.
We may also submit the data to a third party for marketing purposes, prior your given consent, or with a view to meeting a legal obligation or if so, required by law or court decisions.
We also may share the Information as otherwise set out in this Privacy Policy.
5. Confidentiality and security of the Information
We take appropriate measures, about the nature of the Information and the inherent risks in processing it, to preserve the confidentiality and security of the Information and to prevent loss of, or alteration or damage to, the Information or access to it by non-authorised third parties.
Users’ Information will be processed by using electronic means that are such as to ensure, in relation to the purposes for which such data is communicated and collected, data security and confidentiality, as well as to prevent unauthorized access to such data, for the time strictly necessary to achieve the purposes of its collection.
Data will be processed at the web server farm of VIP Affiliate Network Ltd and at our peer-to-peer network and tracking platform.
6. How long do we retain the Information?
We will keep your personal data for as long as is necessary:
- to respond to any questions, complaints or claims made by you or on your behalf;
- to show that we treated you fairly;
- to keep records required by law.
We will not retain your personal information for longer than necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of personal information.
7. Transferring your personal information out of the EEA
To deliver services to you, it is sometimes necessary for us to share your personal information outside the European Economic Area (EEA), eg:
- with your and our service providers located outside the EEA;
- if you are based outside the EEA;
These transfers are subject to special rules under European and UK data protection law.
The following countries to which we may transfer personal information have been assessed by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of protection for personal information: United States.
If you would like further information, please contact us (see ‘How to contact us’ below).
8. Keeping your personal information secure
We limit access to your personal information to those who have a genuine business need to access it. Those processing your information will do so only in an authorised manner and are subject to a duty of confidentiality.
9. How to contact us or file a complaint?
If you wish to update, delete or correct data submitted, or if you have any questions or views relating to our services, the information we collect or your rights, you are welcome to contact us at: [email protected].
We hope that we can resolve any query or concern you may raise about our use of your information.
The General Data Protection Regulation also gives you right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the European Union (or European Economic Area) state where you work, normally live or where any alleged infringement of data protection laws occurred. The supervisory authority in the UK is the Information Commissioner who may be contacted at https://ico.org.uk/concerns or telephone: 0303 123 1113.
10. How to contact us or file a complaint?
This privacy notice was published on 6th November 2018 and last updated on 6th November 2018.
We may change this privacy notice from time to time—when we do, we will inform you via our website.
If there are variances between this Privacy Policy and its translation to other languages, then the English version shall prevail.
Please Contact Us for more information.