At VERDICT, a Delaware corporation (referred to as “us,” “we,” “Verdict.com,” “Company,” or “our”), we're devoted to ensuring the privacy of our users. This policy outlines our practices around data handling and your rights related to it.
Binding Agreement: This Privacy Policy is a binding agreement between you and the Company. By using the Verdict.com AI Platform, you confirm that you've read, understood, and agreed to this policy. If you don’t agree, please refrain from using our platform.
Scope: This policy details our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you engage with Verdict.com tools and services, including (but not limited to) our main platform, associated subdomains, mobile applications, APIs, surveys, and technology. This policy doesn’t cover the actions of entities we don't own or control.
Data Use: Our primary aim in collecting your data is to provide and refine the Verdict.com AI Platform. By engaging with us, you consent to us processing your data in line with this policy and its future updates. Terms in this policy, unless otherwise specified, align with our Terms of Use.
Definitions
- Personal Data: Information about an identifiable individual. It may be data we currently hold or data we may obtain in the future.
- Usage Data: Data automatically generated by your interaction with the Verdict.com AI Platform, such as the time spent on a page.
- Consent: Freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject's agreement to the processing of their personal data.
- Cookies: Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device (computer or mobile device).
- Data Controller: The entity that determines how and why personal data is processed. We act as the Data Controller for the data we collect.
- Data Processors: Third parties that process data on our behalf. We engage various service providers to enhance our services.
- Data Subject: An individual whose data is being processed. In this context, it's you, the user of our platform.
- Processing: Any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data.
Information Collection and Use
- We collect a range of data to optimize your experience. This includes using cookies or any interaction with your data which occurs under U.S. jurisdiction. If you're outside the U.S., be aware your data will be transferred to, and processed in the U.S., adhering to its privacy standards.
- Interactions, such as search queries and viewed results, are a part of the data you provide.
- We do generate extensive anonymous data sets to study global trends, which helps us enhance the platform.
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
During your interactions with the Verdict.com AI Platform, we might request specific information that can personally identify you. Examples of this “Personal Data” include:
- First name and last name
- Account Registration Information
- Email address and /or Phone Number
- Details you share when setting up and managing your profile
- IP addresses when accessing Verdict.com
Note: We may reach out to you with newsletters, promotional materials, or updates about our Company using your Personal Data. Rest assured, your details will never be handed over to third parties for their marketing or sales intentions. If you ever want to stop receiving our communications, simply click on the 'unsubscribe' link in our emails.
Usage Data
When you navigate our platform, we automatically collect certain data. This “Usage Data” can include:
- First name and last name
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages on Verdict.com you've visited
- Time and duration of your visits
- Device-specific data (like device type, operating system, and similar details)
If you're accessing Verdict.com from a mobile device, this data may further include mobile device specifics, its IP address, and other diagnostic details.
Location Data
If you permit us, we'll collect data about your geographical location. This “Location Data” helps us enhance platform features and personalize your experience. Remember, you can always control location permissions via your device settings.
Tracking & Cookies Data
When you navigate our platform, we automatically collect certain data. This “Usage Data” can include:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Verdict.com Platform and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Verdict.com Platform. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Verdict.com Platform.
To give you an idea, here are some cookies we deploy:
- Session Cookies. We use Session Cookies to operate our Verdict.com Platform.
- Preference Cookies. We use Preference Cookies to remember your preferences and various settings.
- Security Cookies. We use Security Cookies for security purposes.
How We Use Your Data?
Important Note: We prioritize your privacy, and we assure you that we never sell your information to any third party.
- Primary Uses of Data: We use the data we collect to:
- Deliver and upkeep the Verdict.com AI Platform.
- Inform you about updates or changes to our services.
- Enable interactive features on the Verdict.com AI Platform based on your preferences.
- Offer customer support.
- Analyze user behavior and trends to enhance our platform.
- Monitor overall platform usage and performance.
- Address and rectify any technical issues.
- Share news, offers, and information about our services – unless you've chosen not to receive these notifications.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
For our users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our handling of your Personal Data aligns with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We may process your Personal Data because:
- We have a contractual commitment to you.
- You've given us explicit consent.
- It’s in our legitimate business interests without infringing upon your rights.
- We have to process payments.
- Legal regulations compel us.
- Retention of Data
Duration of Data Retention
We are committed to storing your Personal Data only for the necessary duration, in line with the reasons mentioned in this policy. For instance, to meet legal requirements or resolve disputes, we might have to retain some data even after you stop using our services. Conversely, Usage Data, used primarily for internal analysis, is typically stored for shorter periods unless it's essential for security enhancements or legal obligations.
Transferring Your Data
Your Personal Data could be stored or processed in locations outside your resident jurisdiction, where data protection laws might differ. Especially for users outside the U.S., please be aware that any data you provide may be transferred to and processed within the U.S. By using our platform and submitting your data, you're consenting to this transfer. We've implemented robust measures to ensure that any such transfers and storage are secure and comply with this Privacy Policy. We only engage in transfers when we're confident about the security and integrity of the data in the destination location.
International Data Transfers
While Verdict.com primarily processes data within [Your Home Country], there may be instances where data is transferred to other countries. In such cases, Verdict.com ensures that stringent data protection measures are upheld, adhering to the highest global standards.
Duration of Data Storage
Verdict.com retains user data as long as necessary to provide our services. Inactive accounts might have their data stored for a period of [specific time, e.g., 5 years], after which the data will be deleted or anonymized.
Business Transaction
Should the Company undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, we may need to transfer your Personal Data. Rest assured, we will proactively notify users about any such transfer and ensure that the new entity's Privacy Policy is compliant and transparent before any transfer is executed.
Disclosure for Law Enforcement
We respect and value user privacy. However, there may be times when we are legally obligated to disclose your Personal Data. This only occurs when mandated by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court or a government agency. Our aim is to ensure minimal disclosure while staying compliant with the law.
Legal Requirements
Your Personal Data may be disclosed if we believe it’s crucial:
- To fulfill a legal obligation.
- To prevent or investigate potential misconduct linked to the Verdict.com AI Platform.
- To guarantee the safety of the Verdict.com AI Platform's users or the wider public.
- To defend against legal liabilities.
Security of Data
Protecting your data is our priority. While we have fortified our systems using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and employ measures like encryption and two-factor authentication, no electronic storage method is completely infallible. We have protocols in place to deal with any potential data breaches to minimize impact and inform affected parties promptly.
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
We currently do not support the “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser setting. This choice ensures a smooth user experience on our platform. California residents can request details about data we might have shared with other businesses for marketing purposes once annually. To make such a request or learn more about your rights, please contact us.
For a comprehensive understanding of your privacy rights as a Californian, please visit the official California privacy rights page .
Your Data Protection Rights Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
For our users residing in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have several data protection rights:
- Access, Update, or Delete: You can often manage your data directly in your account settings. If not, please contact us for assistance.
- Rectification: If your data is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to have it corrected.
- Objection: You can object to our processing of your Personal Data.
- Restriction: Under certain conditions, you can request limited processing of your data.
- Data Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a commonly used electronic format.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any consent given previously regarding data processing.
To execute any of the above rights, identity verification may be required to protect user data. Concerns about our data collection and use can be addressed to your local data protection authority in the EEA.
Service Providers
We collaborate with select third-party companies and individuals to enhance the functionality and performance of the Verdict.com AI Platform. These “Service Providers” assist us in various capacities, including platform maintenance, service-related tasks, and analytical insights. It's crucial to note that while these third parties can access certain Personal Data, this access is strictly for tasks assigned by us. They are contractually bound to keep this information confidential and not use it for any other purpose.
- Google Analytics:
- Google Analytics, a service by Google, provides valuable insights into our website traffic. Google processes this data to help track and monitor the utilization of our service, and it might be amalgamated with other Google services. Furthermore, Google might employ this data to enhance its own advertising network by tailoring and personalizing ads.
- To understand Google's data handling and privacy procedures, refer to their Privacy & Terms page.
- Twitter Analytics & Integration & Analytics
- Twitter Analytics offers metrics that assist Verdict and our advertisers in gauging the efficacy of content promoted on Twitter. This includes data points like impressions, clicks, video views, and ad expenditure. Additionally, it offers granular metrics about the different audience segments reached. Twitter also provides Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), allowing Verdict to develop software integrations. This could be a tool, for instance, to swiftly respond to Verdict customer feedback on Twitter.
- To delve deeper into Twitter's privacy practices, you can consult their Privacy & Terms page.
Payments
We may provide paid products and/or services within the Verdict.com Platform. In that case, we use third-party services for payment processing (e.g. payment processors). We will not store or collect your payment card details. That information is provided directly to our third-party payment processors whose use of your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy. These payment processors adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of payment information.
The payment processors we work with include, but are not limited to: Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal
- Stripe- To understand Stripe’s privacy procedures, please visit their Privacy Policy page.
Links to Other Sites
Our Verdict.com Platform may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Protection of Minors
Verdict.com is designed for users who are 16 years of age or older. We do not intentionally gather personal data from users who are under 16 years old. If you are under the age of 16, please refrain from using our platform, signing up, leaving comments, or submitting any personal details. Should we discover that we have inadvertently received personal information from someone under the age of 16, we will take appropriate measures to remove that data. If you suspect that we hold any information from or about an individual under 16, please get in touch with us at support@verdict.com. For residents of California under the age of 16, additional rights regarding personal data collection might apply. To learn more, please visit California Privacy Rights .
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Our commitment to being transparent about our privacy practices might lead to periodic updates to this Privacy Policy. Whenever there's a significant change, we'll post the updated policy on this page to keep you informed. For your benefit, please make it a habit to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we protect your data. Note: Any changes become effective as soon as they are posted here.
Contact Us
Should you have any queries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, we're here to help. Connect with us at: support@verdict.com
Last modified: August 19, 2023