Privacy Policy

Horizons TechPrivacy Policy

Scope of the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all users who interact with Horizons Tech’s website, services, and associated platforms. Specifically, it covers:

  • Users:
  • Visitors browsing the website.
  • Registered users accessing or utilizing Horizons Tech services.
  • Services:
  • The Horizons Tech website and any related subdomains.
  • Any mobile applications, APIs, or digital tools provided by Horizons Tech.
  • Customer support and communication channels.
  • Third-Party Services:
  • While this policy governs data collected directly by Horizons Tech, it does not extend to third-party websites, tools, or services linked to our platform. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of such third parties.

By using our services, you acknowledge that this Privacy Policy governs the collection, usage, and sharing of your data within the scope outlined above.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

Horizons Tech processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. The legal grounds for processing your data include the following:

  • Consent:
  • We process your data based on your explicit consent for specific purposes, such as subscribing to newsletters or promotional materials.
  • Contractual Necessity:
  • Data processing is essential to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as providing requested services, managing accounts, or processing payments.
  • Legal Obligations:
  • We may process your data to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including responding to government or law enforcement requests.
  • Legitimate Interests:
  • Data processing is necessary to pursue our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, enhancing website security, or preventing fraudulent activities, provided these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
  • Vital Interests:
  • In rare cases, we may process data to protect your vital interests or those of another individual (e.g., responding to a security breach).

By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the data processing activities as outlined in this section.

Data Retention Policy

Horizons Tech is committed to retaining personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

  • Retention Periods:
  • User Account Information: Retained for as long as the account remains active or as required by law.
  • Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of [insert number] years to comply with financial and legal record-keeping obligations.
  • Communication Records: Retained for up to [insert number] months to ensure service quality and resolve disputes.
  • Usage Data: Retained for [insert number] months for analysis and service improvement, after which it may be anonymized or deleted.
  • Criteria for Retention:
  • The nature and sensitivity of the data.
  • The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure.
  • The purposes for which the data was collected.
  • Applicable legal, regulatory, or contractual retention requirements.
  • Data Deletion and Anonymization:
  • When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized to prevent identification.
  • Users may request the deletion of their data, subject to any legal or contractual obligations that require its retention.
  • Exceptions:
  • Some data may be retained for longer periods to comply with legal obligations, enforce agreements, or resolve disputes.

 

User Rights

Horizons Tech is committed to upholding your rights regarding your personal data. As a user, you have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

  1. Right to Access
    • You have the right to request and obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Right to Rectification
    • If you believe any of your data is incorrect, incomplete, or outdated, you may request its correction or update.
  3. Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)
    • You can request the deletion of your personal data if:
      • The data is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected.
      • You withdraw your consent (where applicable).
      • The data has been unlawfully processed.
      • We are required to erase it to comply with legal obligations.
    • Note: Certain data may be retained if required for legal, contractual, or operational purposes.
  4. Right to Restriction of Processing
    • You may request that we limit the processing of your data under specific circumstances, such as:
      • Contesting the accuracy of the data.
      • Objecting to unlawful data processing.
      • Retaining data for legal claims while restricting its use for other purposes.
  5. Right to Data Portability
    • You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. Where technically feasible, you can request the direct transfer of your data to another service provider.
  6. Right to Object
    • You may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other purposes based on legitimate interests.
  7. Right to Withdraw Consent
    • If data processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the legality of data processing conducted prior to withdrawal.
  8. Right to Lodge a Complaint
    • If you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [insert contact information]. We will process your request in accordance with applicable laws and respond within the legally stipulated timeframe.

 

Children’s Privacy

Horizons Tech is committed to protecting the privacy of children who may interact with our services.

  1. Age Restrictions
    • Our services are not directed toward or intended for use by individuals under the age of 13.
    • Users under the age of 18 may use our services only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
  2. Collection of Children’s Data
    • Horizons Tech does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such data has been collected without verified parental consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
  3. Parental Consent
    • For children between 13 and 18 years of age, we require explicit consent from a parent or legal guardian before collecting or processing any personal data.
  4. Parental Rights
    • Parents or legal guardians have the right to:
      • Review the personal data we hold about their child.
      • Request the deletion of their child’s personal data.
      • Withdraw consent for data collection or processing.
  5. Reporting Concerns
    • If you believe that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [insert contact information], and we will address the issue without delay.

 

Privacy Policy

The terms of this Privacy Policy have been drafted to clarify the nature of the data that horizonsstech collects from its users during their visit to or use of the website. This policy complements, but does not replace, the Terms and Conditions. Please review our Terms and Conditions page for more details.

Data Usage

Horizonsstech is committed to maintaining the privacy of its customers and collects only the necessary data to provide its services.

Horizonsstech does not collect your personal data while you browse its website unless you voluntarily provide such data through service requests. The collected data may include:

  • Username
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • User identity

Additional data may be collected when placing service orders, analyzing user interests, improving services, processing transactions, or communicating with users. This data may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Contact information (address, phone number)
  • Username and password
  • Payment information
  • Usage data (site interactions, browser type, session duration)

Data Sharing

Horizonsstech ensures the confidentiality of its customers’ personal data and only shares such data in the following cases:

  • For legal purposes, such as complying with a governmental request or protecting the website’s property.
  • In case of a transfer of ownership of the platform or website to another party.
  • Payment or credit card information is not shared under any circumstances.

Users have the right to:

  • Access their data on the website.
  • Request the deletion or modification of their data, subject to legal requirements.
  • Object to data processing.

Information Security

Horizonsstech takes all necessary measures to secure and protect user data from unauthorized access, breaches, or exposure to third parties.

Users forfeit their right to data privacy if they violate applicable laws, the Privacy Policy, or the website’s Terms of Use.

IP Address

When visiting our website, the hosting server will record your IP address, including the date and time of your visit, browser type, and the URL of any referring website. This information is collected for statistical purposes and to improve the quality of our services.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to track user activities, save preferences, and analyze site usage, thereby enhancing the user experience and providing relevant advertisements.

Advertising Cookies

Our website may contain third-party links that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the content, nature, or availability of these third-party websites, which are provided for advertising purposes only.

You can enable or disable cookies or advertising cookies through your browser settings. However, this may impact your interaction with our website or others.

Prohibited Use

Prohibited uses of the website or its services include but are not limited to:

  • Engaging in illegal, defamatory, or harmful activities.
  • Unauthorized access, hacking attempts, or bypassing security measures.
  • Introducing malware, viruses, or disrupting site operations.
  • Violating applicable laws and regulations while using our services.
  • Sending unsolicited messages or communications.
  • Infringing copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights.
  • Impersonating another individual or entity.

Violations of these prohibited uses may result in actions such as account suspension or termination, service discontinuation, or legal action at our discretion.

Modifications to the Privacy Policy

Horizonsstech reserves the right to modify or delete any part of this policy when necessary. Users will be notified of any changes.

Your continued use of the website indicates your acceptance of the revised terms, which take effect the day after they are published on the website. Please review this policy regularly for updates.

Dear user, we at horizonsstech are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your data through the provisions of this policy.