Owner and Data Controller
The GetApp Corp 255 Oceanic Avenue Fort Lauderdale, 33308 Florida, USA
Owner contact email: legal@thegetapp.com
Types of Data collected
Among the types of Personal Data that Get App collects, by itself or through third parties, there are:
Cookies, Usage Data and various types of Data.
Other Personal Data collected may be described in other sections of this privacy policy or by explanatory messages displayed to the User during the use of GetApp and, in any case, before the Data collection takes place.
Some Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or collected automatically when using GetApp.
The use of Cookies - or of other tracking tools explained below- by GetApp Inc. or by third party services used by GetApp Inc., unless stated otherwise, serves to identify Users and remember their preferences, for the sole purpose of providing and improving the service.
Please note that failure to provide certain Personal Data may make it impossible for GetApp Inc. to provide some or all of the Service.
Mode and place of processing the Data
Methods of processing
GetApp Inc. processes the Data with security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of the Data.
Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organizational procedures for the purposes indicated. In addition to the Data Controller (i.e. GetApp Inc.), in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain persons involved with the operation of the Services (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by GetApp Inc. The updated list of these parties may be requested from GetApp Inc. at any time through the contact information at the start of this privacy policy. These persons have obligations to maintain the security of the Data to which they have access and to use such Data only for specific purposes.
Place
Data is processed at the GetApp Inc's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved with the processing are located. For further information, please contact GetApp Inc. through the contact information at the beginning of this privacy policy.
Retention time
The Data is kept for the time necessary to provide the Service or for other purposes outlined in this privacy policy. The User can always request that GetApp Inc. suspend or remove the Data, as explained below.
Use of the Data
Data is collected to allow GetApp Inc. to provide the Service, as well as for the following purposes: registration and authentication, location-based interactions, analytics, displaying content from external platforms, social features, communication with Users and interaction with external social networks and platforms. The Personal Data used for each purpose is outlined in the specific sections of this document.
The Personal Data used for each purpose is outlined in the specific sections of this document.
Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data
Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services:
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Analytics
The services contained in this section enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic and can be used to keep track of User behavior.
Google Analytics with anonymized IP (Google Inc.)
Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google utilizes the Data collected to track and examine the use of Get App, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services.
Google may use the Data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.
This integration of Google Analytics anonymizes your IP address. It works by shortening Users' IP addresses within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the complete IP address be sent to a Google server and shortened within the US.
Personal Data processed:
Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing:
US
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Privacy Policy – Opt Out.
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Displaying content from external platforms
This type of services allows you to view content hosted on external platforms directly from the pages of Get App and interact with them.
This type of service might still collect web traffic data for the pages where the service is installed, even when Users do not use it.
Google Maps widget (Google Inc.)
Google Maps is a maps visualization service provided by Google Inc. that allows Get App to incorporate content of this kind on its pages.
Personal Data processed:
Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing:
US
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Privacy Policy.
YouTube video widget (Google Inc.)
YouTube is a video content visualization service provided by Google Inc. that allows Get App to incorporate content of this kind on its pages.
Personal Data processed:
Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing:
US
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Privacy Policy.
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Hosting and backend infrastructure
This type of services has the purpose of hosting data and files that enable Get App to run and be distributed as well as to provide a ready-made infrastructure to run specific features or parts of Get App.
Some of these services work through geographically distributed servers, making it difficult to determine the actual location where the Personal Data are stored.
Google Cloud Storage (Google Inc.)
Google Cloud Storage is a hosting service provided by Google LLC or by Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Owner manages the Data processing.
Personal Data processed:
various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.
Place of processing:
US
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Privacy Policy.
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Interaction with external social networks and platforms
This type of service allows interaction with social networks or other external platforms directly from the pages of Get App.
The interaction and information obtained through Get App are always subject to the User’s privacy settings for each social network.
This type of service might still collect traffic data for the pages where the service is installed, even when Users do not use it.
It is recommended to log out from the respective services in order to make sure that the processed data on Get App isn’t being connected back to the User’s profile.
Facebook Like button and social widgets (Facebook, Inc.)
The Facebook Like button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the Facebook social network provided by Facebook, Inc.
Personal Data processed:
Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing:
US
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Privacy Policy.
Twitter Tweet button and social widgets (X Corp.)
The Twitter Tweet button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the Twitter social network provided by Twitter, Inc.
Personal Data processed:
Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing:
United States
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Privacy Policy.
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Social features
Inviting and suggesting friends (Get App)
Get App may use the Personal Data provided to allow Users to invite their friends - for example through the address book, if access has been provided - and to suggest friends or connections inside it.
Personal Data processed:
various types of Data.
Further information about the processing of Personal Data
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Contact via telephone number
Users who have provided their phone number may be contacted for purposes related to GetApp, as well as in response to requests for customer support. Users may not provide phone numbers of third parties, even if such parties consent. Any telephone numbers that are supplied must be the User’s exclusive property.
Personal Data collected: telephone number.
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Rackspace Cloud (Rackspace Inc.)
Rackspace Cloud is a cloud hosting service provided by Rackspace Inc., which only stores the Data as part of providing its hosting services for Get App Inc.
Personal Data stored: Various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.
Purpose: hosting services serve the purpose of hosting data and files that enable Get App to run and be distributed as well as to provide a ready-made infrastructure to run specific features or parts of Get App. Some of these services work through geographically distributed servers, making it difficult to determine the actual location where the Personal Data are stored.
Place of processing : UK – Privacy Policy
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Access to User’s calendar (This Application)
Get App may request access to the calendar installed in the User’s device. Upon permission, the Data Controller may have access to Personal Data such as events, friends, addresses, and locations as well as any other Personal Data which may be saved in the calendar or in any other application linked to it.
Users can opt out of this feature at any time by changing their device’s settings or by changing the permissions given to Get App Inc.
However, Users should bear in mind that preventing Get App from accessing the calendar may impair and/or impede the functioning of some features of Get App.
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Resharing of Data about Users
Please be aware that other users of GetApp might re-post or otherwise share what you post, which could include Data such as your name, nickname/screenname, location and other information about you, as well as information about events you post. These other users might make such information publicly available. GetApp Inc. processes the Data to enable the display on GetApp and sharing of such information through GetApp by other users. GetApp Inc. may process processes the Data in aggregate form to use to improve the Service (e.g., the aggregated Data show that certain features or functionality are more popular than others).
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Location-based interactions: Non-continuous geolocation (GetApp)
GetApp may collect, use, and share User location Data in order to provide location-based services.
Most browsers and devices provide tools to opt out from this feature by default. Upon explicit authorization of the User, the User’s location may be tracked by the technology used by GetApp.
The geographic location of the User is determined in a manner that isn't continuous, either at the specific request of the User or when the User doesn't point out its current location in the appropriate field and allows the application to detect the position automatically.
Personal Data collected: geographic position.
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Registration and authentication
By registering or authenticating, Users allow GetApp Inc. to identify them and provide access to the Service.
GetApp Inc. might also use third parties’ registration and authentication services.
In such case, GetApp will be able to access some Data, stored by these third party services, for registration or identification purposes.
Direct registration (GetApp)
Each User registers by filling out the registration form and providing the Personal Data directly to GetApp. Ok done as a custom service
Personal Data collected: phone number and username.
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Sharing of events created within Get App via external social networks, platforms and services
User can send invitations or any other type of communications related to any event created within Get App by using external social networks already installed in the devices (e.g. WhatsApp, Instagram, Google+ etc.). In these cases, User must be aware that the Data are processed by such third parties according to their privacy policy and without any possibility for the Owner to exercise any kind of control over the further processing of the Data shared by the User.
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Crashlytics (Crashlytics Inc.)
Crashlytics is an analytics service provided by Crashlytics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Twitter, Inc. This service is designed for mobile apps analytics and can collect various information about your phone, highlighted in the Crashlytics privacy policy.
Personal Data collected: Usage data and various type of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.
Place of processing: US - Privacy Policy
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Other communications with Users
GetApp Inc. may use Data to contact Users for various purposes such as their registration or account, the performance of GetApp or other purposes required or permitted by law.
Personal Data collected: Telephone number, email address.
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Push notifications
Get App may send push notifications to the User.
Cookie Policy
Get App uses Trackers. To learn more, Users may consult the Cookie Policy.
Additional information about Data collection and processing
Legal action
The User's Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by the GetApp Inc., in court or in the stages leading to possible legal action.
The User understands and acknowledges that GetApp Inc. may be required to disclose Personal Data in such circumstances or in response to a request from government authorities.
Additional information about User's Personal Data
In addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, GetApp Inc. may provide the User with additional and contextual information concerning particular services or the collection and processing of Personal Data upon request.
System logs and maintenance
For operation and maintenance purposes, GetApp Inc. and any third party services working with GetApp Inc. may collect files that record interaction with GetApp (System Logs) or use for this purpose other Personal Data (such as IP Address).
Information not contained in this policy
More details concerning the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from GetApp Inc. at any time. Please see the contact information at the beginning of this document.
The rights of Users based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Users have the right, at any time, to know whether their Personal Data has been stored and can contact GetApp Inc. to learn about Personal data and its origin, to verify accuracy or to request that such Personal Data be supplemented, removed, updated or corrected, or to have Personal Data converted into anonymous format or to block any Data held in violation of the law, as well as to object, for any legitimate reasons, to any processing or use. Requests should be sent to GetApp inc. (the Data Controller) at the contact information set out above.
GetApp does not currently support “Do Not Track” requests.
To determine whether the third party services it uses honor the “Do Not Track” requests, please read their privacy policies.
Children usage of the Service
This Service is not intended for use by children, especially those under age 13. No one under age 13 is allowed to register for the Service or provide any personally identifiable information or use our social, community and public discussion areas, photo and video galleries, chats, and elsewhere. Minors between the ages of 13 and 17, inclusive, must get the permission of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) before using the Service.
If your children disclose information about themselves in publicly accessible areas of the Service, they may get unsolicited messages from other parties. Accordingly, you should tell them not to do so. If you're worried about your children's activities or their privacy on the Service, we encourage you to contact GetApp Inc. at the contact details available at the beginning of this document.
Changes to this privacy policy
GetApp Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by giving notice to its Users on this page or by other means. It is strongly recommended to check this page often, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the bottom. If a User objects to any of the changes to the Policy, the User must cease using GetApp and can request that GetApp Inc. remove Personal Data. Unless stated otherwise, the then-current privacy policy applies to all Personal Data GetApp Inc. has about Users
Information about this privacy policy
GetApp Inc. is responsible for this privacy policy, prepared starting from the modules provided by iubenda and hosted on iubenda's servers.
Definitions and legal references
Personal Data (or Data)
Any information regarding a natural person, a legal person, an institution or an association, which is, or can be, identified, even indirectly, by reference to any other information, including a personal identification number.
Usage Data
Information collected automatically from GetApp (or third party services employed by GetApp Inc.), which can include: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers utilized by the Users who use GetApp, the URI addresses (Uniform Resource Identifier), the time of the request, the method utilized to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the server's answer (successful outcome, error, etc.), the country of origin, the features of the browser and the operating system utilized by the User, the various time details per visit (e.g., the time spent on each page within GetApp) and the details about the path followed within GetApp with special reference to the sequence of pages visited, and other parameters about the device operating system and/or the User's IT environment.
User
The individual using Get App, which must coincide with or be authorized by the Data Subject, to whom the Personal Data refers.
Data Subject
The legal or natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
Data Processor (or Processor)
The natural person, legal person, public administration or any other body, association or organization authorized by the Data Controller (i.e. GetApp Inc.) to process the Personal Data.
Data Controller (or Owner)
The natural person, legal person, public administration or any other body, association or organization with the right to make decisions regarding the purposes and the methods of processing and using Personal Data. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the Owner of GetApp.
Get App
The Application and/or website www.thegetapp.com owned by GetApp Inc.
Service
The service provided by GetApp Inc. through GetApp.
Cookies
Small sets of data stored in the User's device.
Legal information
Notice to European Users: this privacy statement has been prepared in fulfillment of the obligations under Art. 10 of EC Directive n. 95/46/EC, and under the provisions of Directive 2002/58/EC, as revised by Directive 2009/136/EC, on the subject of Cookies.
This privacy policy relates solely to GetApp and www.thegetapp.com.