How DFY Niche Websites Handles Personal Information
We use personal information to operate, maintain, secure and improve the website and to fulfill purchases, provide account access and respond to support requests.
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures regarding the collection, use and disclosure of information when you use DFYNicheWebsites.com.
It also explains your privacy rights and how applicable laws may protect you.
By using the website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Definitions
- You means the individual accessing or using the website, or the company or other legal entity on whose behalf that individual is acting.
- Company, We, Us or Our means DFY Niche Websites.
- Account means an account created to access parts of the website or purchased products.
- Website or Service means DFYNicheWebsites.com and the services provided through it.
- Personal Data means information relating to an identified or identifiable person.
- Usage Data means data collected automatically from use of the website or its supporting infrastructure.
- Cookies are small files stored on a computer, phone, tablet or other device.
- Service Provider means a person or company that processes information for us or helps us operate, analyze or support the website.
3. Information We May Collect
Personal Data
When you use the website, create an account, place an order or contact us, we may ask you to provide information that can be used to identify or contact you.
This information may include:
- Email address
- Name and billing details provided during checkout
- Account information
- Order and purchase information
- Support requests and communications
- Usage Data
Payment Information
Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers such as Stripe and other payment services shown during checkout. Payment providers process payment-card and payment-method information under their own privacy and security practices.
DFY Niche Websites does not need to store complete card numbers in the website content used to provide downloadable products.
Usage Data
Usage Data may be collected automatically and may include your IP address, browser type, browser version, operating system, device type, pages visited, visit times, time spent on pages, referring pages, unique device identifiers and diagnostic data.
When you access the website through a mobile device, we may also receive information about the device model, mobile operating system, mobile browser and similar technical data.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate website features, remember preferences, support account and checkout functions, prevent abuse, understand usage and improve the website.
Cookies may be either session cookies, which expire when the browser is closed, or persistent cookies, which remain on the device until they expire or are deleted.
Types of Cookies We May Use
- Necessary cookies: support essential website, account, security and checkout functions.
- Cookie-preference cookies: remember whether a visitor has accepted or configured cookie choices.
- Functionality cookies: remember preferences such as account or language settings.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the website and where improvements may be needed.
You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may prevent some parts of the website, account or checkout from working correctly.
5. How We May Use Personal Data
We may use Personal Data to:
- Provide, maintain, secure and improve the website.
- Create and manage accounts.
- Process and fulfill purchases and product downloads.
- Perform contracts related to products or services purchased through the website.
- Respond to support requests, questions and other communications.
- Send important account, order, product or security notices.
- Provide news, offers or information about related products and services when permitted and when you have not opted out.
- Monitor usage, prevent fraud and investigate possible misuse.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements and policies.
6. How We May Share Information
We may share information in the following situations:
- With Service Providers: to operate hosting, analytics, payment processing, email, security, downloads, customer support and other business functions.
- For business transfers: during negotiations or completion of a merger, financing, sale of assets, acquisition or similar transaction.
- With affiliates: when necessary to provide related products, services or support, subject to appropriate privacy obligations.
- With business partners: when necessary to provide an offer, service or promotion and when permitted by law.
- With other users: when you voluntarily post information in a public area of the website.
- With your consent: for another purpose that you authorize.
We do not sell complete payment-card numbers through the website. Payment providers handle payment information according to their own policies.
7. Retention of Personal Data
We retain Personal Data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
We may retain information as needed to comply with legal and accounting obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, prevent fraud and maintain purchase or account records.
Usage Data may be retained for a shorter period unless it is needed for security, functionality, legal compliance or longer-term analysis.
8. Transfer and Processing of Information
Information may be processed in the United States and in other locations where our service providers operate.
This means information may be transferred to or maintained on systems located outside your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction, where data-protection laws may differ.
We take reasonable steps to require appropriate safeguards when Personal Data is transferred or processed by service providers.
9. Disclosure for Legal and Safety Reasons
Business Transactions
If DFY Niche Websites is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing or asset sale, Personal Data may be transferred as part of that transaction. When legally required, notice will be provided before information becomes subject to a materially different privacy policy.
Law Enforcement and Legal Requirements
We may disclose Personal Data when required by law or in response to valid requests from courts, government agencies or other public authorities.
We may also disclose information in good faith when reasonably necessary to:
- Comply with a legal obligation.
- Protect and defend the rights or property of DFY Niche Websites.
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing connected with the website.
- Protect the personal safety of users or the public.
- Protect against legal liability.
10. Security of Personal Data
The security of Personal Data is important to us, and we use reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures intended to protect information.
However, no method of Internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. California Privacy Rights
California “Shine the Light” Rights
California residents with an established business relationship may have the right to request certain information regarding disclosure of Personal Data to third parties for their direct-marketing purposes, subject to applicable law.
California Rights for Minor Users
California residents under age 18 who are registered users of an online service may have the right to request removal of content or information they publicly posted, subject to applicable law and limitations.
A removal request does not guarantee complete removal from all systems or locations and may not apply where the law permits or requires retention.
To submit a privacy request, use the support center linked in the Contact section below and include enough information for us to verify and respond to your request.
12. Links to Other Websites
The website may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not operate.
If you follow an external link, you will be directed to that third party’s website. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of each website you visit.
We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies or practices of third-party websites or services.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised when the new policy is published.
When required or appropriate, we may also provide notice through the website, account communications or email before a material change takes effect.
14. Contact Us
If you have a question, privacy request or concern about this Privacy Policy, please use our official support center.
Visit the DFY Niche Websites Support Center →