Privacy policy

Information Collection

This section of the privacy policy for ABPanelPC outlines how and what personal information is collected from users of our website and services. It is important for users to understand the types of information we gather, how it is obtained, and the reasons for its collection.

Types of Data Collected

ABPanelPC collects several types of personal information, including but not limited to:

  1. Identification Information: This includes basic personal details such as name, address, email address, and telephone number. These details are typically collected when users register for an account, subscribe to newsletters, or make a purchase.

  2. Financial Information: For transactions, we collect payment information such as credit/debit card numbers or other payment method details. This information is necessary for processing payments and fulfilling orders.

  3. Technical Information: When users visit our website, we collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, and operating system. This information helps us understand how users interact with our website and improve their experience.

  4. Usage Data: This includes information about how users navigate and use our website, such as the pages visited, the time spent on those pages, and the links clicked.

  5. Communication Data: When users contact us through email, phone, or other communication channels, we collect information about those communications, including the content and metadata associated with the communication.

  6. Marketing and Communications Data: This includes user preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties, as well as communication preferences.

Methods of Collection

ABPanelPC collects information through various methods:

  1. Direct Interactions: Users provide most of the personal data directly to us. This occurs when they fill out forms on our website, correspond with us via email or phone, create an account, subscribe to our services, or report a problem.

  2. Automated Technologies or Interactions: As users interact with our website, we automatically collect technical data about their equipment, browsing actions, and patterns. We collect this personal data by using cookies, server logs, and other similar technologies.

  3. Third-Party Sources: We may receive personal data about users from various third parties and public sources, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, search information providers, credit reference agencies, etc.

Purpose of Collection

The collection of personal data serves several purposes:

  1. To Provide Products and Services: We use the information to fulfill our contractual obligations, process transactions, manage and execute orders, provide customer support, and maintain accounts.

  2. To Improve Website Experience: Technical and usage data help us diagnose website problems, improve performance, and develop new features and services.

  3. For Communication: We use contact information to communicate with users about their accounts, our services, and any changes to our terms, conditions, or policies.

  4. For Marketing and Promotions: With user consent, we use personal data to provide updates, special offers, and other marketing communications about our products and services.

  5. For Analytics and Reporting: This includes analyzing usage patterns to improve our website, products, and services, as well as compiling reports on website activity and user demographics.

  6. Legal Compliance and Fraud Prevention: We may use personal data as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. This includes using information to protect against fraudulent and illegal activities.

It is important to note that ABPanelPC is committed to ensuring the privacy and security of all personal data collected. Users have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of their personal information, as outlined in the User Rights section of this policy.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This section of ABPanelPC's privacy policy outlines our use of cookies and other similar tracking technologies on our website. Understanding these technologies helps our users make informed decisions about their interaction with our site and services.

Types of Cookies Used

  1. Essential Cookies:

    • Functionality: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions made by users, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
  2. Performance Cookies:

    • Analytics: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
  3. Functional Cookies:

    • Personalization: These are used to recognize users when they return to our website. This enables us to personalize our content for them, greet them by name, and remember their preferences (for example, their choice of language or region).
  4. Targeting Cookies:

    • Advertising: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of users' interests and show relevant adverts on other sites.
  5. Social Media Cookies:

    • Integration: These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the site to enable users to share our content with their friends and networks.

Purpose of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Website Functionality and Efficiency: Essential and functional cookies ensure the website operates properly and efficiently, providing a seamless user experience.
  • User Behavior Analysis: Performance cookies help us understand user behavior on our site, enabling us to improve our content and layout based on user preferences.
  • Customized Advertising: Targeting cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to users and their interests.
  • Social Media Interactions: Social media cookies facilitate content sharing on social media platforms and may track users across websites for targeted advertising.

Consent & Control

  • Consent Requirement: Users are informed about the cookies used on our website and are required to give their consent for non-essential cookies.
  • Customization of Preferences: Users can customize their cookie preferences through our website's cookie consent manager.
  • Browser Settings: Users can also control cookie settings through their web browser settings, allowing them to refuse some or all cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

  • Third-Party Usage: Some cookies on our website are set and controlled by third-party services. ABPanelPC does not control these third-party tracking technologies or how they may be used.
  • Information Sharing: Information collected by third-party cookies is governed by their respective privacy policies.

Policy Updates

  • Changes to Cookie Use: ABPanelPC will update this policy to reflect any changes in the use of cookies and tracking technologies.
  • Notification of Changes: Users will be informed of significant changes to our cookie policy through our website.

This section reaffirms ABPanelPC's commitment to transparency in the use of tracking technologies and our respect for user privacy and choice.