Privacy Policy
Last updated – March 23, 2012 This privacy statement (“Privacy Policy”) describes how Syndicate Apps (“we”, “us”, “our”) and our partners (“they”, “their”, “them”) collect and use the personal information our users (“your” , “you”) provide to us. It also describes the choices available to you regarding our use of your personal information, and how you can access and update this information.
This Privacy Policy applies to the Syndicate Apps website at www.syndicateapps.com (the "Site") and supersedes the policies found in our mobile services and applications (“Omega Market”, “Omega Launcher”, “ICS Launcher”, etc.).
We make our user’s privacy a top priority and want you to enjoy our services knowing your identity is fully protected. We are sharing this privacy policy to let you know exactly what sort of information we collect, what we do with this information (and what for), and who we do or do not share information with.
If you have any concerns related to user privacy, please send an email to: support@syndicateapps.com
Collection and Use
When we use the term personal information in this policy, we are referring to information that specifically identifies an individual (such as an individual's name, postal address, or telephone number), and information about that individual’s activities or preferences when such information is directly linked to personal information. Personal information does not include aggregate information, which is data we collect about the characteristics and activities of users of our Site and other services (from which any personal information has been removed). This privacy policy in no way limits or restricts our collection of aggregate information or of non-personal information.
We collect the following personal information from you:
- Unique Identifiers such as email address, site user name and password - Preferences information you provide such as product or content interests, or communication or marketing preferences
We use this information to:
- Assess your needs to determine suitable products or services - Send you requested product or service information - Send product updates or warranty information - Respond to customer service requests - Send you our newsletter - Provide marketing communications - Improve our App and marketing efforts - Conduct research and analysis - Respond to your comments and questions - Display content based upon your interests
Data Retention
We may store and process personal information in the United States and in other countries. We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements with our end-users and partners. If you wish to cancel your account or request that we no longer use your information to provide you services, follow the Site instructions to unregister or contact us at support@syndicateapps.com.
How Secure Is the Personal Information That You Provide to Us?
We take constant care in keeping all of your information secure. Both technical and physical security measures are constantly in place to safeguard your personal information in an effort to prevent loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. Although we are following high standards of security, no digital information is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee the security of any information that we receive. You can access, correct, and/or remove information collected about you in the Account section of the Site.
Choice/Opt-Out
You may opt-out of receiving our newsletter or promotional material by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included at the end of each email. If you opt-out, we may still send you non-promotional emails, such as emails about your accounts or our ongoing business relations. You may also send requests about your contact preferences and other changes to your information by emailing us at support@syndicateapps.com.
Social Networks
We enable you to create a profile and share information such as messages, photos, and videos with others within your network. We cannot control the actions of others with whom you may choose to share your pages and information. Also, we cannot guarantee that the content you post on our site will not be viewed by others outside your network.
Information Obtained from Third Parties
- If you provide us personal information about others, or if others give us your information, we will only use that information for the specific reason for which it was provided to us.
Location Services
Some services on this site make use of location-based data to provide you local search results. If you allow these services, we may collect information about the Wi-fi routers closest to you and/or the cell IDs of the towers closest to you. We use this information to provide the requested location-based service, not to identify you. You will be asked for your permission each time a location-based service is requested.
Sharing Your Information
We will only share your information with third parties in the ways that are described in this privacy statement and with your consent. For example, when you use our products or services you agree to our sharing relevant information with other third parties for their own marketing purposes subject to their separate privacy policies;
Agents and Service Providers
We may appoint other companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf to help us with our business activities. Examples of these services include providing you customer support, processing credit card payments, shipping your order, sending approved communications to you, and analyzing aggregate data. While these agents and service providers may have access to your personal information in connection with the performance of services for Syndicate Apps, they are not authorized to use such information for any purpose other than providing their services to us and our users, as necessary.
We may disclose your personal information
- as required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process. - when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request. - if Syndicate Apps is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, you will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our Web site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information. - to any other third party with your prior consent to do so.
We may provide the information identified above to other companies so that they can market their products or services to you. If you do not want us to make your personal information available to these companies, contact us at support@syndicateapps.com.
Google Checkout
If you choose to use Google Checkout to finalize and pay for your order through Google Play, you will provide your credit card number directly to Google Checkout/Wallet. Google's privacy policy will apply to the information you provide on the Google Wallet website.
PayPal
If you choose to use PayPal to finalize and pay for your order, you will provide your credit card number, directly to PayPal. PayPal's privacy policy will apply to the information you provide on the PayPal website.
Amazon
If you choose to use Amazon to finalize and pay for your order, you will provide your credit card number directly to Amazon. Amazon's privacy policy will apply to the information you provide to Amazon.
Tracking and Ads
As is true of most websites, we or a third party contracted by us may utilize technologies such as cookies and Web beacons to automatically gather non-personally identifiable information about how you and others interact with our Site.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user’s computer for record-keeping purposes and gather information about your computer such as IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system. This enables our servers to recognize your browser and to tell our systems how and when pages within our Site are visited and by how many people. The cookies from our Site do not collect personal information; however, we may combine information collected through certain cookies we issue on our Site with other personal information that you provide to us on the Site.
We may also collect information using Web beacons, which are electronic images used on our Site or in our emails. We use Web beacons to deliver cookies, count visits, understand usage and activity on the Site, and to tell if an email has been opened and acted upon. For example, we will know how many total users access specific areas or features within our site and which links or ads were clicked on. We use this aggregated information to understand and optimize how our site is used, improve our marketing efforts, and provide content and features that are of interest to you.
Security
When we collect personal information directly from you, we strive to follow all industry standards in protecting the personal information submitted to us both during transmission and once we receive it. No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is entirely foolproof. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its’ absolute security. If you have any questions about security on our Web site or mobile apps, you can contact us at support@syndicateapps.com
In order to make a purchase from us, you must use our third party checkout options to finalize and pay for your order. Its privacy statement and security practices will also apply to your information. We encourage you to read that privacy statement before providing your information.
Other Information
Third Party Sites
The Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites, which may have data collection, storage, and use practices and policies that differ materially from this Privacy Policy.
Our site offers publicly accessible blogs or community forums. You should be aware that any information you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others who access them. To request removal of your personal information from our blog or community forum, contact us at support@syndicateapps.com. In some cases, we may not be able to remove your personal information, in which case we will let you know if we are unable to do so.
Correcting and Updating Your Personal Information
To review and update your personal information to ensure it is accurate, visit your user profile under the Accounts section of the Site or contact us at support@syndicateapps.com.
Notification of Privacy Statement Changes
We may update this privacy statement to reflect changes to our information practices. If we make any material changes we will notify you by email (sent to the e-mail address specified in your account) or by means of a notice on this Site prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
Contact
You can contact us about this privacy statement by writing or email us at the address below:
Syndicate Apps 2970 Willowbrook ct #28 Merced, CA 95348 United States Email: support@syndicateapps.com Phone: 707-803-2724
