Introduction
This Privacy Policy is effective as of March 7, 2025, and applies to all services and operations of PressClone (pressclone.com).
At PressClone, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our press release services.
We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information and how we will treat it. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Submit information for a press release
- Contact us with inquiries
- Subscribe to our newsletters
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This personal information may include:
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number, business address)
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Billing information (credit card details, billing address)
- Professional information (job title, company name)
- Content you provide for press releases
- Communications with our team
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns. This information may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device information
- Pages you visit on our website
- Time and date of your visit
- Time spent on specific pages
- Referring website addresses
- Other statistics
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Please refer to our Cookies Policy for more detailed information on how we use these technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process and fulfill your requests for press release services
- Customize your experience on our website
- Communicate with you about our services, updates, and promotions
- Send administrative information, such as changes to our terms, conditions, and policies
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our services
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or illegal activities
- Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
We process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract with you
- Compliance with a legal obligation
- Protection of your vital interests or those of another person
- Our legitimate interests, provided these interests don’t override your fundamental rights and freedoms
Data Retention
We retain your personal information 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. We will also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information we collect and process. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your personal information to the following categories of recipients:
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.
Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of company assets, your information may be transferred or sold as part of that transaction.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:
Access and Information
You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you and to request a copy of your personal data.
Correction
You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information about you.
Deletion
You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Objection
You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Withdraw Consent
Where we process your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at editor@pressclone.com.
International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
We have implemented appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected according to this Privacy Policy when transferred internationally, including when transferred to countries that may not provide the same level of protection as your home country.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at editor@pressclone.com.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any sites you visit.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding your personal information. Please contact us for more information about your California privacy rights.
EU/EEA and UK Residents
If you are a resident of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or United Kingdom (UK), you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the UK GDPR.
Data Controller
PressClone is the data controller of your personal information. If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at editor@pressclone.com.
Cross-Border Data Transfers
When we transfer your personal information outside the EU/EEA or UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “effective date” at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: editor@pressclone.com
Thank you for trusting PressClone with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a positive experience.
