PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 04 March 2024

Welcome to Calibre Connect’s Privacy Policy. This document details how Calibre Connect, its website, tools, applications, and services (“Calibre Connect”) manage your personal information. Please carefully review this policy, last updated on 04 March 2024. In the event of any queries, contact us. If you do not accept this policy, Calibre Connect may be unable to provide its services, and you may choose to close your account.

SOCIAL LOGIN

When utilizing social login:

1. Signing in with your social network account using a registered email grants access to your existing Calibre Connect account.

2. If signing in with an unrecognised email, a new account will be created.

Choose between social login or regular sign-in, with “keep me signed in” policies governed by the respective social network provider. It is advised not to use social login on public or shared devices. Refer to your social network provider’s site for sign-in policies and options.

GENERAL

The Privacy Policy has been in effect since 04 March 2024. This document outlines how Calibre Connect handles personal information, collecting, using, and sharing it to facilitate platform functionality and user safety.

COLLECTION

Information posted on Calibre Connect is publicly accessible. By providing personal information, users consent to its collection, use, disclosure, transfer, and storage on servers located in Cape Town, South Africa. Collected personal information includes:

• Email addresses, phone numbers, physical contact information, and, at times, financial information.

• Computer sign-on data, page views statistics, traffic data, and ad-related information through cookies.

• Other information, including users’ IP addresses and standard web log information.

USE

Calibre Connect utilizes personal information to:

1. Provide services

2. Resolve disputes, collect fees, and troubleshoot problems

3. Enforce policies for safe trading

4. Customize, measure, and improve user experience, services, content, and advertising

5. Deliver targeted marketing, service updates, and promotional offers

6. Perform other actions described during information collection

DISCLOSURE

Calibre Connect does not sell or rent personal information for marketing purposes without explicit consent. Disclosure may occur in response to legal requirements, policy enforcement, protection of rights, property, or safety. Personal information may be shared with:

1. Corporate affiliates aiding in the prevention of illegal acts and providing joint services.

2. Service providers assisting in business operations.

3. Third-party websites and publishers for broader ad dissemination.

REGISTRATION AND SHARING THROUGH THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Calibre Connect may offer single sign-on services, enabling users to use third-party login credentials with permission. Profile information from third-party profiles may be transferred. Users can discontinue such sharing through their preference page.

COMMUNICATIONS AND EMAIL TOOLS

Users agree to receive marketing communication unless they opt-out. The site and communication tools may not be used for spam or other breaches of terms. Calibre Connect may scan and filter email messages for malicious activity but does not permanently store them. Address details from content-sharing tools are not permanently stored or used for marketing.

SECURITY

Calibre Connect employs encryption, passwords, and physical security to protect personal information. While security measures are in place, no system is infallible, and Calibre Connect makes no guarantees.

COOKIES

Calibre Connect uses cookies to analyse web page flow, customize services, measure promotional effectiveness, and enhance trust and safety. Users are free to decline cookies, but this may affect site or service usage. Third-party service providers may also use cookies to serve and measure ad effectiveness.

GENERAL

This policy may be updated at any time, with updates effective upon the next site use or after 30 days, whichever is sooner. In case of a merger or acquisition, personal information may be shared with another company, but this policy will continue to apply. For questions about this policy, contact customer support.