Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 22, 2024

ValidEmail.Net (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our email verification services (“Services”) provided through our website, API, or CSV upload for bulk verification.

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information from users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when users visit our website, register for an account, make a purchase, upload CSV files, or interact with our API.

a. Personal Information

The personal information we collect may include:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your company name (if applicable)
  • Payment information
  • IP address and device information

b. Email Verification Data

To perform email verification, you may provide email addresses that need to be verified. We do not store these email addresses beyond the time needed to complete the verification process.

c. Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal information about users whenever they interact with our Services. Non-personal information may include:

  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Time spent on our site
  • Pages visited
  • Other technical data related to device usage

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
  • To process your transactions and send you related information, such as purchase confirmations.
  • To communicate with you about updates, promotions, and news related to our Services.
  • To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities to enhance our Services.
  • To protect our Services from fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.
  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to ensure the safety of your personal and verification data. These include encryption, firewalls, and secure access controls to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your data.

However, please note that no transmission of data over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

4. Data Retention

  • Personal Information: We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Services.
  • Email Verification Data: We do not store email addresses beyond the duration of the verification process. Once the verification is complete, the data is deleted from our systems unless otherwise required by law.
  • Logs and Analytics: We retain log data and analytics information for business operations, site usage analysis, and security purposes.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our Services (e.g., payment processors, hosting services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes of providing the requested services.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

You may have the following rights regarding your personal data, subject to local data protection laws:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain the information.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website and Services, including:

  • Session Cookies: Used to maintain your login session and customize your user experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how you interact with our website and Services.

You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Services.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website and Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website or through other appropriate communication channels. Your continued use of the Services after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:

ValidEmail.Net
[email protected]