Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: December 15, 2024
Introduction
GumCan ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website gumcan.info and use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us through our contact form
- Engage with our content or services
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Any other information you choose to provide
Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information about you whenever you interact with our website, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website addresses
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Newsletter Communications: To send you our newsletter and updates about new articles and content
- Responding to Inquiries: To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Newsletter and Email Communications
Double Opt-In Process
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we use a double opt-in process. This means:
- You provide your email address through our subscription form
- We send you a confirmation email within 24 hours
- You must click the confirmation link in that email to complete your subscription
- Only after confirming will you be added to our mailing list
Email Content and Frequency
Our newsletter subscribers receive updates when new articles are published. As part of our sender warmup plan, email frequency will increase progressively. All emails include:
- Clear sender identification
- Relevant content related to AI and technology
- An unsubscribe link in every email
Unsubscribing
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you
- Contacting us directly at contact@gumcan.info
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in these situations:
Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, such as email service providers. These parties are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or in good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect and defend our rights or property
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
- Protect personal safety
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only 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. When you unsubscribe from our newsletter, we will remove your email address from our active mailing list.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
- Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@gumcan.info.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage
- Improve our services
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you of material changes via email or website notice
- Obtain your consent for significant changes where required by law
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of France and the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Any disputes arising from this policy will be resolved in accordance with French law.