Effective Date: 1st Jan 2023

At RoboticsBusinessNews.com, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

By using RoboticsBusinessNews.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Data We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

a) Personal Information

• Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, job title, company name, and IP address.
• Contact Information: Your preferred contact details (e.g., email address).
• User Account Data: When you create an account, subscribe to newsletters, or register for events/webinars.

b) Non-Personal Information

• Usage Data: Information such as browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral source.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Small files stored on your device to help us improve website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the website.
• Improve, personalize, and expand our services.
• Process transactions and manage registrations for events or newsletters.
• Communicate updates, offers, and promotions related to RoboticsBusinessNews.com.
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activities.

3. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We regularly review our security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors, consultants, or other service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, marketing).
• Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements or to protect the safety, rights, or property of RoboticsBusinessNews.com, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets, your personal data may be transferred to the relevant third party.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request the limitation of how we use your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will respond to your request within one month of receiving it.

6. Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we collect and how we use and share it.
• Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You can opt-out of the sale of your personal data (Note: We do not sell personal data).
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to:

• Improve website performance and user experience.
• Analyze website traffic and trends.
• Personalize content and ads based on your browsing behavior.

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. If you request deletion of your data, we will securely delete it in accordance with applicable regulations.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without verified parental consent, we will delete that data promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country’s laws. However, we ensure that any transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your personal data remains protected.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

12. Contact Us

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

RoboticsBusinessNews.com

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This Privacy Policy ensures that your rights and personal data are protected in accordance with the GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.