Privacy Notice
Effective Date: October 9, 2024
This policy (“Privacy Policy”) has been compiled to assist you (“you,” “your,” or “User”) to understand how WhoisMind (“we”, “our,” “us” or “WhoisMind”), and our affiliates, parents, and subsidiaries, collect, use, and disclose information that we collect through your use of the WhoisMind website, available at https://whoismind.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy is part of and supplements the Website Terms of Service (the “Terms”), available here: https://whoismind.com/terms.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected or obtained by any website that may be linked from the Website. Those sites operate under their privacy policies and terms of service, which we strongly advise you to review. By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Website, you acknowledge and consent to the collection and use of information as outlined herein. Your continued use of the Website signifies your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any updates. Discontinuation of use is advised if you disagree with any terms.
It is important to be aware of your rights regarding your personal information, which may vary depending on where you live. You can find more information about privacy rights that may apply to you by checking out the Privacy Rights Notice for Residents of Specific U.S. States section of our Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Our interaction with the Website allows for the collection of personal information in two main categories: (A) information you provide directly; and (B) information collected automatically.
A. Directly Provided Information: In general, browsing our Website does not require any personal information. However, specific interactions, like contacting us, may lead you to provide details such as:
- Personal identifiers, including names and email addresses.
- Communication with us, including any feedback or queries.
B. Automatically Collected Information: We utilize third-party analytical tools to passively collect information about your device and interaction with the Website. This includes but is not limited to:
- IP addresses, browser types, and device details.
- Usage data including timestamps and visited pages.
This data is collected via technologies like cookies, web beacons, and other similar methods to enhance the Website's functionality and user experience.
2. Usage of Cookies and Other Network Technologies
Cookies and other tracking technologies are employed to enhance your experience, understand usage patterns, and support effective site management. We may use this data to personalize content, analyze site traffic, and provide targeted advertising. You have control over the use of these technologies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the Personal Information we collect for the following reasons:
- To provide you with the Website.
- To operate and improve the Website and content therein.
- To respond to your comments, inquiries, and questions.
- To deliver a more personalized experience based on your preferences, including storing information about your preference, speed up your searches, and recognize you when you return to the Website.
- To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights.
- To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it or for which you have given us consent to use it.
4. Disclosure and Handling of Information
We use the collected information to provide and improve the Website, respond to user inquiries, and deliver a personalized browsing experience. Information may be shared with third parties for legal reasons, with your consent, or as part of business operations, including but not limited to:
- Legal compliance and law enforcement requests.
- Third-party service providers assisting in our operations.
- Business transitions, such as mergers or acquisitions.
5. Information Removal
As a courtesy, we provide you with a method of removing certain Information about you from WhoisMind.com search results. Please click here to view our Information Removal Policy.
6. Links To Third-Party Sites
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may link to third-party sites or content on third-party sites. We may do this for the convenience of you and other users of the Website, but we do not have control over the operation of these third-party websites. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy notices. We, therefore, have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. We urge you to review the privacy notices posted on these third-party websites at the time you first visit such sites.
7. Information Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information collected through the Website. Despite our efforts, no security measures are infallible. We store personal information for as long as it serves the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
8. Privacy Rights Notice for Residents of Specific U.S. States
Individuals residing in certain U.S. states may possess particular rights and options concerning their data. In cases where data protection laws are applicable to the personal information we collect from you, this additional portion of our Privacy Policy delineates the rights you may hold and the process for exercising those rights.
Your residency and certain exclusions may afford you a variety of rights, including but not limited to:
- Right to Knowledge and Access: You might have the privilege to inquire if we process your personal information, to understand our data collection and utilization practices, including any sale or sharing of your data. Furthermore, you can request access to the personal data we process about you.
- Right to Data Portability: For data processed automatically, you might be eligible to receive a copy of your data in a portable format, and where technically feasible, in a manner that facilitates the transfer of data to another entity without obstruction.
- Right to Rectify Erroneous Data: Should any personal data we hold be inaccurate, you have the option to request a correction, taking into account the data's nature and the reasons for its processing.
- Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions and legal exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Data Sale or Sharing: You have the option to prohibit the processing of your data for its sale or sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising. We affirm that we do not sell or share your personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising and Profiling: You have the choice to refuse the processing of your data for targeted advertising or profiling that leads to legal or significant outcomes for you.
- Right to Limit Sensitive Data Use and Disclosure: You can request that we restrict the use and disclosure of your sensitive personal data to necessary purposes for service provision, delivery of expected goods, or as legally permitted.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercising your privacy rights should not lead to unfair treatment in the services or quality of services provided by us. Nonetheless, differential pricing or quality of service may be offered if you choose to exercise your opt-out rights.
- Right to Direct Marketing Disclosures: You may request information on the categories and identities of third parties receiving your data for marketing purposes, without charge.
- Right to Appeal: Should any of your requests under these rights be denied, you hold the right to challenge our decision. For appeals, refer to the contact details provided below. We will respond in writing within the legally specified timeframe, explaining our decision. Assistance will be provided if you wish to escalate your appeal to the Attorney General or another designated authority.
9. Exercising Your Data Rights
To exercise any of the rights described above, please submit a verifiable consumer request to us via the methods described below. The verifiable consumer request must:
- Provide sufficient detail to confirm your identity as the subject of the personal information we have collected, or affirm your status as a legally recognized agent;
- Explicitly specify your request to enable our precise comprehension, evaluation, and response.
For the protection of your privacy and security, we employ protocols that may necessitate additional information to verify your identity before we can fulfill requests to access or delete your personal information. Furthermore, should you request detailed portions of your personal information, we may require you to execute a legally binding affidavit confirming your identity as the data subject. Only you, or a legally designated representative, have the authority to make a verifiable request regarding your personal information. If you designate an agent to submit requests on your behalf, we will require written authorization from you for your agent, and you may still be required to confirm your identity directly with us (as previously noted). Requests on behalf of your minor child may also be initiated by you.
Email us: privacy@whoismind.com
Write us: WhoisMind
PO Box 990142
Boston, MA 02199
Visit: Exercise My Data Privacy Rights
10. Children’s Information
This Website is intended for use by individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old or older. If you are under the age of eighteen (18), you should not use this website. We do not knowingly collect any Information from anyone under thirteen (13) years old. In the event that we discover that a person under the age of thirteen (13) (or a higher threshold where applicable) has provided Information to us, we will take steps to comply with any applicable legal requirement to remove such personal information.
Contact us if you believe that we have mistakenly or unintentionally collected Information from a child under the age of thirteen (13).
11. Policy Updates
Because our business needs may change over time, we reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy. If at any time in the future, we plan to use your personal Information in a way that differs from this Privacy Policy, we will revise this Privacy Policy as appropriate. In the event of a change to our Privacy Policy, we will notify you via email or through a notice on the Website homepage at our discretion. Your continued use of the Website following our notice of changes to this Privacy Policy means you accept such changes.
12. Accessibility
Individuals with disabilities who are unable to usefully access our Privacy Policy online may contact us to inquire how they can obtain a copy of our policy in another, more easily readable format.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the personal information we have collected about you, please contact us at the following:
Email us: privacy@whoismind.com
Write us: WhoisMind
PO Box 990142
Boston, MA 02199