Last Updated: August 29, 2024

Worldofwomen LTD, trading as DropContractor (“DropContractor,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, dropcontractor.com (the “Website”), interact with our online forums, subscribe to our newsletters, or create an account with us (collectively, “Services”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information (“Personal Data”) in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We collect Personal Data directly from you when you:

  • Create an Account: This includes your full name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide, such as your website URL or a brief biography.
  • Subscribe to Our Newsletter: We collect your email address to send you marketing communications, updates, and promotional offers.
  • Participate in Our Forums: We collect your chosen username, email address, and any content you post, including text, images, and videos.
  • Contact Us: We collect the information you provide in your message, such as your name, email address, and the content of your inquiry.

We also collect Personal Data indirectly through the use of cookies and similar technologies, as well as through Google Analytics. This may include:

  • Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, pages visited, time spent on each page, and other technical data related to your use of the Website.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Services, such as the features you use, the content you view, and the actions you take.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your Personal Data on the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a Contract: When you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter, we process your Personal Data to fulfill our contractual obligations to provide you with the Services.
  • Legitimate Interests: We process your Personal Data for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our Services, understanding user behavior, and marketing our Services.
  • Consent: We may obtain your consent to process your Personal Data for specific purposes, such as sending you marketing communications. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the Personal Data we collect for the following purposes:

  • Providing and Improving Our Services: To personalize your experience, respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and improve the functionality and content of our Services.
  • Marketing and Communications: To send you newsletters, promotional offers, and other marketing materials, if you have opted in to receive them.
  • Analytics and Research: To analyze website usage, understand user behavior, and conduct market research to improve our Services.
  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect our Services and users from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of Personal Data.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Data Sharing

We will not sell, trade, or exchange your Personal Data with any third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your Personal Data with the following categories of third parties:

  • Service Providers: We may share your Personal Data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services, such as hosting providers, email marketing platforms, and payment processors. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your Personal Data.
  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose your Personal Data to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to a subpoena or court order.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Data Encryption: We use encryption to protect your Personal Data during transmission and storage.
  • Access Controls: We restrict access to your Personal Data to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular Security Assessments: We conduct regular security assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. After 6 months of inactivity, your account data will be deleted from our servers.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your Personal Data that we hold.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your Personal Data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your Personal Data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your Personal Data based on our legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your Personal Data at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Adnan Gourija

privacy@dropcontractor.com

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about your use of our Services.

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly.
  • Analytical Cookies: These cookies track website usage and help us improve our Services.
  • Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your preferences for targeted advertising.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach, we will take the following steps:

  • Contain the Breach: We will take immediate steps to contain the breach and prevent further unauthorized access to Personal Data.
  • Notify Affected Individuals: We will notify affected individuals as soon as possible, providing them with information about the breach and the steps we are taking to mitigate the damage.
  • Cooperate with Authorities: We will cooperate with law enforcement authorities and regulatory bodies in their investigations.

11. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your Personal Data to countries outside of your country of residence. We will only transfer your Personal Data to countries that provide an adequate level of data protection, as determined by the European Commission or other relevant authorities.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our Website.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@dropcontractor.com.

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