Privacy Notice
This Privacy Notice is designed to help you understand how Hark Technologies, Inc. (“Hark,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, processes, and shares your personal information, and to help you understand and exercise your privacy rights.
1. Scope and updates to this privacy notice
This Privacy Notice applies to personal information processed by us, including on our website and other online or offline offerings. Our website and other offerings are collectively called the “Services.”
Changes to our Privacy Notice
We may revise this Privacy Notice from time to time in our sole discretion. If there are any material changes to this Privacy Notice, we will notify you as required by applicable law. You understand and agree that you will be deemed to have accepted the updated Privacy Notice if you continue to use our Services after the new Privacy Notice takes effect.
2. Personal information we collect
The categories of personal information we collect depend on how you interact with us, our Services, and the requirements of applicable law. We collect information that you provide to us, information we obtain automatically when you use our Services, and information from other sources such as third-party services and organizations, as described below.
A. Personal Information You Provide to Us Directly
We may collect personal information that you provide to us.
Account Information
We may collect personal information in connection with the creation and administration of your account, such as your name, email address, phone number, and professional details.
Purchases
We may collect personal information and details associated with your purchases, including payment information.
Your Communications with Us
We may collect personal information, such as email address, phone number, or mailing address when you request information about our Services, register for our newsletter, request customer or technical support, or otherwise communicate with us.
Surveys
We may contact you to participate in surveys. If you decide to participate, we may collect personal information from you in connection with the survey.
Interactive Features
We and others who use our Services may collect personal information that you submit or make available through our interactive features (e.g., messaging and chat features, commenting functionalities, forums, blogs, and social media pages).
Conferences, Trade Shows, and Other Events
We may collect personal information from individuals when we attend or host conferences, trade shows, and other events.
Business Development and Strategic Partnerships
We may collect personal information from individuals and third parties to assess and pursue potential business opportunities.
Job Applications
We may post job openings and opportunities on our Services. If you respond to one of these postings, we may collect your personal information, such as your application, CV, cover letter, and/or any other information you provide to us.
B. Personal Information Collected Automatically
We may collect personal information automatically when you use our Services.
Automatic Collection of Personal Information
We may collect certain information automatically when you use our Services, such as your Internet protocol (IP) address, user settings, MAC address, cookie identifiers, mobile carrier, mobile advertising and other unique identifiers, browser or device information, location information, and Internet service provider.
Cookie Policy (and Other Technologies)
Cookies are small text files placed in device browsers that store preferences and facilitate and enhance your experience.
C. Personal Information Collected from Other Sources
We may obtain personal information about you from other sources, including through third-party services and organizations.
3. How we use your personal information
We use your personal information for a variety of business purposes, including to provide our Services, for administrative purposes, and to market our products and Services.
A. Provide Our Services
We use your information to fulfill our contract with you and provide you with our Services, such as:
- Managing your information;
- Providing access to certain areas, functionalities, and features of our Services;
- Answering requests for customer or technical support;
- Communicating with you about your account, activities on our Services, and policy changes;
- Processing your financial information and other payment methods for products or Services purchased;
- Processing applications if you apply for a job we post on our Services;
- Allowing you to register for events.
B. Administrative Purposes
We use your information for various administrative purposes, such as:
- Pursuing our legitimate interests such as direct marketing, research and development (including marketing research), network and information security, and fraud prevention;
- Improving, upgrading, or enhancing our Services.
4. How we disclose your personal information
We may share your personal information with:
- Service Providers
- Business Partners
- Advertising Partners
5. Your privacy choices and rights
The privacy choices you may have about your personal information are determined by applicable law and are described below.
Your Privacy Rights
In accordance with applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access to and Portability of Your Personal Information.
- Request Correction of your personal information where it is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Request Deletion of your personal information;
- Withdraw your Consent to our processing of your personal information.
6. Security of your information
We take steps to ensure that your information is treated securely. Unfortunately, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you provide to us.
7. International data transfers
We may transfer personal information which originates in the European Economic Area to a country that does not provide an adequate level of protection under applicable data protection laws.
8. Retention of personal information
We store the personal information we collect for as long as you use our Services, or as necessary to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected.
9. Supplemental notice for california residents
California residents can find information below regarding their rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018.
10. Supplemental notice for nevada residents
If you are a resident of Nevada, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of certain personal information to third parties.
11. Children’s information
The Services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Other provisions
The Services may contain links to other websites/applications. These third-party services are not controlled by us. We encourage our users to read the privacy policies of each website.
13. Contact us
If you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Notice, please contact us at:
Hark Technologies, Inc. 12 Heather Dr Northport, NY 11768 contact@sendhark.com