Privacy Policy
BY BROWSING THE GROUND | SHAKING ("G | S") WEBSITE (THE "SITE") AND EXPLICITLY CONSENTING WHERE REQUIRED, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS PRIVACY POLICY.
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how g | s collects, uses, and protects your personal data in its capacity as a data controller. It outlines your rights and how we respect your privacy in all our interactions.
We may amend this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated on this page. Please review the current version regularly. Note that external websites linked from our Site are not governed by this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
1. Direct Information
We collect personal data when you:
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Create a user profile on the Site.
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Request information about our tools, products, and services.
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Apply for jobs or participate in g | s events and forums.
2. Automatically Collected Information
We may collect data about your device, browser, IP address, and browsing activities via cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
3. Third-Party Data
We may obtain information from social media profiles, business networking sites, or credit reference agencies, etc.
Types of Data Collected:
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Personal details (e.g., name, photograph, demographics).
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Contact information (e.g., email, phone, address).
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Professional biography and payment details.
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Interaction records and social media activity.
How We Use Your Data
Your data may be processed to:
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Provide requested services and communicate updates.
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Personalize your experience and improve our Site.
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Conduct surveys and marketing campaigns.
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Ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
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Measure and enhance the effectiveness of our tools and services.
We will not sell or rent your data. It may be shared with:
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Our affiliates and service providers.
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Third-party advertisers, subject to your interaction with their plugins.
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Regulatory authorities, if legally required.
Data Security and Retention
We implement robust security measures to protect your data. While no system is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to mitigate risks.
Your personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill our business or legal obligations. Once this period lapses, data is deleted or anonymized.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are used to:
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Improve your user experience.
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Analyze Site performance.
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Remember your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) by your web browser. They can be:
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First-party Cookies: Set directly by our Sites.
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Third-party Cookies: Set by external services through our Sites.
Cookies are further categorized into:
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Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted after your browsing session.
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Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for a specified duration.
For additional information, visit allaboutcookies.org or youronlinechoices.eu.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use Cookies to:
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Improve site functionality.
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Analyze performance.
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Enhance user experience.
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Deliver targeted content.
Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the functionality of our Sites.
Examples: Login credentials and security settings.
These cannot be disabled.
Analytical/Performance Cookies
Track usage patterns and improve performance.
Example: Google Analytics for monitoring popular pages and user behavior.
Functionality Cookies
Personalize your experience by remembering preferences, searches, and login status.
Targeting Cookies
Record your activity, such as visited pages or clicked links.
May be used for advertising or social media sharing.
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or our cookie banner:
Cookie Banner:
On our Sites, you can choose to “Accept all cookies” or “Use only strictly necessary cookies.”
Browser Settings:
Modify your browser preferences to disable, block, or delete Cookies.
Note: Blocking Cookies may impact functionality.
For detailed instructions, consult the "Help" section of your browser.
Please note, disabling cookies may impact functionality.
Also, this website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about your use of the website, compile reports on website activity for operators, and provide other related services such as analyzing website performance and internet usage trends. For more details on Google Analytics, including Google’s privacy policy and how to opt out of its cookies, please click here.
International Data Transfers
Data may be transferred outside the EEA for operational purposes. Adequate safeguards will be in place to protect your data during such transfers.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access and update your data.
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Request data deletion.
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on it.
For any requests, please refer to the Contact Us section.
Social Media Integration
When associating your social media accounts with g | s, you consent to us accessing certain public profile details. You can manage these permissions through your social media settings.
Links to External Websites
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites linked from our Site. Please review their respective policies before providing personal information.
ground | shaking Recruitment Portal
The ground | shaking Recruitment Portal allows you to apply for positions within ground | shaking or register for the g | s Recruiting Program to receive notifications about potential job opportunities. The Recruitment Privacy Statement provides detailed information on how g | s handles and protects personal data collected during the recruitment process.
Compliance with Law
ground | shaking complies with all applicable privacy laws and regulations. In specific circumstances, such as a court subpoena or administrative order, g | s may be required to disclose personal information to legal authorities. Additionally, in the event of a breach of the Site's terms of use, personal user information may be shared with affected business partners or legal authorities.
Access Rights
Under data protection laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data for review, modification, or deletion.
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Obtain a copy of your personal data.
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Request that ground | shaking cease processing your personal data in certain situations.
To make a request, please Contact Us. We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity and promptly address your request as permitted by applicable law. However, legal restrictions may apply to certain requests, such as instances where disclosure could compromise another individual’s identity. Where applicable, we may charge a fee for handling requests or deny requests that are manifestly unfounded or excessive.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority, as permitted under local law.
California Privacy Rights
In accordance with California Civil Code Section 1798.83(c)(2), ground | shaking does not share personal data with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
If you are a California resident under 18 years old and a registered user of our Site, California law permits you to request removal of publicly posted content. While we will make reasonable efforts to address such requests, complete removal cannot always be guaranteed. Please Contact Us with specific details to make a request.
Children's Personal Information
ground | shaking prioritizes the protection of children's privacy. This Site is not intended for children under 16, and g | s does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals in this age group.
Use of ground | shaking Website
Your access and use of the Site are subject to this Privacy Policy and additional terms outlined in the Terms of Use.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
By using this Site, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. ground | shaking reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes that expand our rights to use your personal data will be communicated to you via email or prominent notice on our Site, and your consent will be sought where necessary.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or comments about this Privacy Policy or data processing practices, or to communicate with our E.U. Data Protection Officer or the ground | shaking Data Privacy Team, please Contact Us.