Socialgist Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (“ Privacy Policy”) describes how Effyis, Inc. d/b/a Socialgist and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, “ Socialgist,” “ us,” “ we,” or “ our”) may collect, use, and share your personal information and the rights and choices you have with respect to your personal information.

This Privacy Policy applies to individuals (“ Users”) whose personal information is processed by Socialgist in connection with (i) our website located at socialgist.ai and any other website or platform that links to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “ Website”), (ii) receiving our data services (“ Services”), and (iii) our related email communications, social media pages, and the other services, product offerings, and features that we offer (collectively, and together with the Website and Services, the “ Platform”). This Privacy Policy also applies to individuals (“ Consumers”) whose personal information is contained in online social conversations Socialgist either monitors directly or receives from our content partners (e.g., message boards, web forums, blogs, news and consumer reviews, and social media platforms) (“ Content”) in connection with providing our Services to clients.

Socialgist reserves the right, at any time, to modify this Privacy Policy. If we modify how we collect, use, or share personal information, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page. In some cases, we may notify you about an update by sending you an email, posting a notice about the update on the Platform, or other means as may be required by applicable law. In all cases, your continued use of the Platform following posting or other notification of changes constitutes your acknowledgement of such changes. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to keep up to date on our most current policies and practices.

This Privacy Policy covers the following topics:

  • COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION AND OUR PURPOSES FOR PROCESSING
  • DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
  • RETENTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • SECURITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
  • OTHER SITES AND SERVICES
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS IN EUROPE
  • CONTACTING US

COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Categories and Sources of Personal Information Collected and Processed About Consumers.

We collect, and have collected in the past twelve months, the following categories of personal information about Consumers.

  • Individual Identifiers: such as alias or username/author, to the extent contained in the Content. We also collect name and email address, to the extent you provide such information when you contact us with questions or to exercise your privacy rights.
  • Commercial and Other Information: such as the contents of a posted review or other social conversation, where that information is linked to your Individual Identifiers in the Content that we collect.

We obtain Consumers’ information (1) from our direct monitoring of the website or forum where Content is posted, or (2) from our content partners.

Categories and Sources of Personal Information Collected and Processed About Users.

We may collect, and have collected in the past twelve months, the following categories of personal information about Users, along with other personal information that is not specifically listed here:

  • Individual Identifiers: such as your name, business email, IP address, and device ID.
  • Professional Information: such as your organization’s name, mailing address, telephone number, and website URL, and your job title.
  • Marketing Preferences: such as preferences for receiving our marketing emails or details about how you engage with our communications.
  • Survey Responses: such as contact and other information you provide in response to our surveys or questionnaires.
  • Online Activity Information: such as information about your use of and actions on the Platform.
  • Device Information: such as your computer or mobile device operating system type and version number.
  • Communications: such as the information you provide when you contact us with questions, feedback, or otherwise correspond with us.

Use of Personal Information and Our Purposes for Processing

We may use and process personal information collected for the purposes set forth below:

  • To Provide the Services. Socialgist’s primary purpose in collecting Consumers’ personal information is to provide the Services to our clients.
  • Research and Development. We use personal information for research and development purposes.
  • Compliance and Protection. We will use personal information as we believe necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable laws and protect our or others’ rights.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Disclosures for Business Purposes. We may disclose personal information to:

  • Related Companies. We may share your personal information with our parent company, affiliates, subsidiaries, and other companies under common corporate control.
  • Service Providers. We may share your personal information with third parties who perform services on our behalf.
  • Professional Advisors. We may share personal information with firms providing Socialgist with advice in various matters.

Your Rights and Choices

Your Privacy Rights. This section describes the rights you may have under applicable US privacy laws:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request that we confirm whether we process your personal information.
  • Right to Access/Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete the personal information we have about you.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information to third parties.

Retention of Personal Information

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of collection.

Security of Personal Information

No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is fully secure. While we use reasonable efforts to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its security.

International Transfers of Personal Information

Your personal information may be collected, used, and stored in countries outside of your home country.

Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18.

Other Sites and Services

The Platform may contain links to other websites operated by third parties. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their actions.

Additional Information for Individuals in Europe

The information in this section applies only to individuals in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

Controller. The controller of your personal information is Effyis, Inc., 1050 Wilshire Drive, Suite 118, Troy, Michigan 48098, USA.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or any other privacy or security issue, please contact us at privacy@socialgist.com.