Privacy Policy
At Shark Technologies (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines in detail how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, services, and digital platforms (collectively referred to as the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to ensure smooth operation, better user experience, and improvement of our Services.
a. Personal Information
This includes information that can be used to identify you personally, which you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Create an account or register on our website
- Subscribe to newsletters or email updates
- Fill out contact forms or submit inquiries
- Make a purchase or request our services
Examples include:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Billing/Shipping Address
- Payment Details (processed through secure third-party gateways)
- Any other information you choose to provide
b. Non-Personal Information
Collected automatically through your interactions with our website:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type
- Date and time of visit
- Pages visited and referring website
- Geographic location (general)
- Usage behavior and clickstream data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information in the following ways:
- To provide and maintain our Services
- To process transactions and deliver services or products
- To personalize user experience and improve website functionality
- To respond to inquiries, requests, or customer service issues
- To send service updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and other communications (only with your consent)
- To enforce our terms of use, comply with legal obligations, and prevent fraud or abuse
Legal Basis for Processing:
We rely on one or more of the following legal grounds to process your personal data:
- Your consent
- The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interests (such as improving our services)
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
However, we may share your information with:
a. Trusted Third-Party Service Providers
These may include:
- Payment gateways and financial institutions
- Web hosting and cloud service providers
- Marketing and analytics partners
- CRM and email communication platforms
These third parties are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and use your information solely for the services they provide to us.
b. Legal Obligations & Protection
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, court order, or in the good-faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to lawful requests by public authorities
- Protect and defend our rights, property, or safety, and those of users or others
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and to gather analytical data.
a. Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies – Enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility.
- Performance Cookies – Help us understand how users interact with the website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functional Cookies – Remember your preferences and past activity.
- Marketing Cookies – Help deliver relevant ads and measure their performance.
b. Your Choices
You can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.
5. Data Security
We employ a range of security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure, including:
- SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption
- Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Access control and authentication mechanisms
- Regular vulnerability assessments
Note: While we strive for the highest level of security, no system is entirely foolproof. We cannot guarantee 100% security but commit to reacting promptly to any breach.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Shark Technologies. Once you leave our site, our Privacy Policy no longer applies.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit to understand how they collect and use your information.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9 below).
8. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to, and we do not knowingly collect information from, individuals under the age of 18. If we discover that a minor has submitted personal data without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
- Receive your data in a portable format
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.
Your continued use of our Services after such changes indicates your acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Shark Technologies
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sharktechnologies.net
