Privacy Policy for Sopongo.com
Last updated: February 2025
Welcome to Sopongo.com! This Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) describes how Sopongo ., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, “Sopongo,” “us,” “our,” or “we”), collects, stores, discloses, and otherwise uses Personal Information (as defined below) about individuals who use or access our website, services, tools, features, and functionalities (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy and the processing of your Personal Information as described herein.
Welcome
This Privacy Policy governs all aspects of how we collect and process your Personal Information. “Personal Information” (as defined under applicable privacy laws) refers to any data that identifies or relates to an identifiable individual, such as your name, email, IP address, or online identifiers. You are not legally required to provide Personal Information, but certain Services may be unavailable if you withhold or delete requested data. If you disagree with this policy, please refrain from using our Services.
For questions, contact us at privacy@sopongo.com. Review our Terms of Use at https://www.sopongo.com/terms.
1. Types of Personal Information We Collect, Purposes, and Methods
To operate and improve Sopongo.com, we collect:
1.1 Contact Information
When you submit inquiries via our “Contact Us” form, apply for partnerships, or use our Services, we may collect your name, company, email, phone number, and other details. This data is used to provide Services, communicate with you, and send newsletters/promotions (see Section 1.4).
1.2 Recruitment
If you apply for roles at Sopongo, we process resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and other candidate data (e.g., work experience, education) to assess suitability and comply with legal obligations.
1.3 Third-Party Sources
We may collect data from LinkedIn, recruitment agencies, or ad platforms (e.g., IP addresses, engagement metrics) to improve ads and Services.
1.4 User Communications
Emails or messages sent to us are retained to address inquiries, send service updates, and share marketing content (with your opt-in consent).
1.5 Technical Information
We automatically collect IP addresses, browser details, geolocation, and usage statistics via cookies (Section 7) to analyze trends, enhance security, and prevent fraud.
1.6 Legal & Compliance
We use data to investigate misuse, enforce terms, and comply with legal obligations.
2. Legal Bases for Processing
We process Personal Information under:
- Consent (e.g., cookies, newsletters).
- Contractual necessity (e.g., recruitment).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., security, analytics).
- Legal compliance.
3. Recipients of Personal Information
We share data with:
- Sopongo Group entities for administrative purposes.
- Service providers (e.g., AWS, advertisers, analytics tools).
- Advertisers for interest-based ads (see Section 7).
- Legal authorities if required.
- Acquirers in mergers or acquisitions.
4. Security & Retention
- Retention: Data is kept as long as necessary for legal, compliance, or business needs.
- Security: We implement industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption), though no system is 100% secure.
5. International Data Transfers
Data may be transferred globally. For EEA/UK transfers, we use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses or the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may:
- Access, correct, or delete your data.
- Withdraw consent.
- Opt out of targeted ads.
- Appeal rejections via privacy@sopongo.com.
EU/UK residents may lodge complaints with their data protection authority.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience. Manage preferences via Cookie Settings. Review our Cookie Policy at https://www.sopongo.com/cookies-policy.
8. Minors
We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Contact us if you believe a minor’s data was submitted without consent.
9. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for third-party websites linked on Sopongo.com. Review their policies separately.
10. U.S. Disclosures
A. Categories of Personal Information Collected (Past 12 Months):
- Identifiers (e.g., name, IP).
- Professional data (e.g., resume details).
- Geolocation.
- Internet activity.
B. Opt-Out Rights: Click here to opt out of targeted ads.
C. Do Not Track: We do not respond to DNT signals.
12. Policy Updates
We will notify users of significant changes via email or website notice.
13. Contact Us
For questions or requests, email privacy@sopongo.com.
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