This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Varcons Inc. and cloudthrottle.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards the personal information of users("you" or "your") who visit our Website [www.varcons.com and www.cloudthrottle.com] or use our services. Protecting your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal information. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal information.
Posting any Content on the Website is done at your own risk. While we may provide privacy options to limit access to your pages, it is important to note that no security measures are flawless or impenetrable. We cannot control the actions of other users with whom you choose to share your pages and information. Hence, we cannot guarantee that Content you post on the Website will not be seen by unauthorized individuals. We cannot be held responsible for any circumvention of privacy settings or security measures on the Website. You acknowledge and understand that even after removal, copies of Content may still be visible in cached or archived pages, or if other users have copied or stored your Content.
The Company's Terms of Use strictly prohibit any unauthorized collection or misuse of Content or other accessible information on the Website. If you become aware of any such activity, it is important to report it promptly.
WHAT DOES THIS PRIVACY POLICY COVER?
The Privacy Policy outlined here pertains to how the Company handles personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") collected when you access the Website and use our services. It also encompasses the treatment of Personal Information shared with the Company by our business partners or provided to us by you through a third-party website using a Company application. Please note that this policy does not extend to the practices of companies not owned or controlled by the Company, or to individuals not employed or managed by the Company.
The Company maintains a strict policy of not knowingly collecting or soliciting personal information from individuals under the age of 13. Furthermore, we do not permit individuals in this age group to register on our platform. We prioritize the protection of children's privacy and comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding the collection and handling of personal information from minors.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect various personal information from you to provide our services effectively and enhance your user experience. The types of personal information we may collect include:
1.1. Personal Information Provided by You:
When you interact with our Website or services, you may provide us with personal information such as:
1.2. Automatically Collected Information:
We may automatically collect certain information about your visit to our Website and your usage of our services. This may include:
2. Use of Information
We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
3. Information Sharing
The Personal Information of our users is crucial to our business operations. We want to assure you that we do not rent or sell your Personal Information to any third parties. However, we may share your Personal Information as outlined below.
We expect to establish affiliations with various businesses and maintain close collaborations with them. In specific cases, these businesses may offer products for sale through the Website, or we may provide joint services or sell products in partnership with them. It will be evident when an affiliated business is involved in your transaction, and we may share user information relevant to such transactions or services with that affiliated business.
To ensure the provision of products or services to you, we engage other companies and individuals as agents to perform various tasks on our behalf. These tasks may include sending emails, analyzing data, and delivering user services. In order to carry out these tasks effectively, it may be necessary to share your information with these agents. Rest assured that our agents are contractually bound to use the shared Personal Information solely for the purpose of assisting us and are prohibited from utilizing it for any other purposes. By continuing to use our services, you provide your consent to the sharing of Personal Information for the aforementioned purposes.
Information included in user profiles, such as name, email address, and company name, may be visible to other users on the website to facilitate user interaction or fulfill your requests for Company's services. Please note that any Personal Information or content you voluntarily disclose online, such as in discussion boards, messages, chat areas, or public profile pages, becomes publicly available and may be collected and used by others. When you send messages or other content through the Website, your display name may be visible to other users, who may contact you through messages and comments. Additionally, any images, captions, physical descriptions, personal interests, or other content you submit to the Website may be shared through the Internet and other media channels, and could be viewed by the general public.
Regarding communication about the Website or in response to user requests, as a part of our services, you may receive emails and other communications from the Company relating to your use of the Website or your profile. By using the Website or posting information on it, you acknowledge and agree that the Company and its agents may contact you via email or other forms of communication at their discretion, regarding matters pertaining to your profile or use of the Website. The Company may utilize your email address to send updates, newsletters, or other news regarding the Website or Company services.
In order to deliver our services effectively, we may enlist the help of reputable third-party service providers to assist us. These service providers may perform various functions on our behalf, including but not limited to payment processing, data analysis, and customer support. Additionally, we may enter into collaborations with business partners to offer co-branded services or joint promotions.
To enhance customer experience and keep you updated with the latest information on products, solutions, and services, we may utilize your Personal Information. This information may be used to provide you with relevant updates, either from us or our business affiliates. In order to facilitate this, we may share your personal information with our trusted business affiliates, unless you have explicitly opted out or requested not to be contacted. If you wish to opt out, please send us an email. Virtual Instruments may disclose your personal information to other companies or individuals in the following circumstances: (1) with your consent, (2) to provide you with requested information from us or our business affiliates, or (3) to notify you about product announcements, software updates, special offers, or other pertinent information.
In some cases, we may choose to buy or sell assets. In these types of transactions, user information is typically one of the business assets that are transferred. Moreover, if Company, or substantially all of its assets were acquired, or in the unlikely event that Company goes out of business or enters bankruptcy, user information would be one of the assets that is transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur, and that any acquiror of Company may continue to use your Personal Information as set forth in this policy.
We may release Personal Information when we believe in good faith that release is necessary to comply with that law; enforce or apply our Terms of Use and other agreements; or protect the rights, property, or safety of Company, our employees, our users, or others. This includes, without limitation, exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection.
We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests. We may also share information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and the rights, safety, or property of our users or others.
Unless otherwise stated, we will inform you in advance if there is a need to share your Personal Information with third parties, and you will have the choice to prevent such sharing. Your consent will be sought before any action is taken regarding the sharing of your Personal Information.
4. Data Security
We understand the importance of data security and employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We regularly review and update our security practices to ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data. However, please note that no data transmission or storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
To ensure your privacy and security, your Company account Personal Information is safeguarded by a password. It is important that you take responsibility for preventing unauthorized access to your account and Personal Information. This can be done by carefully selecting and protecting your password, as well as by limiting access to your computer and browser. Remember to sign off from your account after you have finished accessing it. While Company takes measures to protect user information and maintain the privacy of user account information, it is important to note that the security of user account information cannot be guaranteed. Factors such as unauthorized entry or use, hardware or software failure, and other unforeseen circumstances may pose risks to the security of user information. For more details about the security measures implemented by Company in relation to the Website, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
The Website may include links to external sites. Please be aware that Company is not accountable for the privacy policies and practices of those sites. It is advisable for users to review the privacy policy stated on each linked site. This Privacy Policy solely pertains to information collected on the Website. Kindly note that when you choose to voluntarily post information in public areas on the Website or other public forums, it becomes accessible to the general public.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have certain rights and choices regarding the personal information we collect and process:
6. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe that we may have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Website or through other communication channels. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices. Users are bound by any changes to the Privacy Policy when he or she uses the Website after such changes have been first posted.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided below:
Varcons Inc / Cloudthrottle
14120 Newbrook Dr. Suite 280
Chantilly VA 20151
Email: privacy@cloudthrottle.com
Phone +1 571-295-7776
By accessing our Website or using our services, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our Website and services.