FASTO Privacy Policy, Jan-2019
Catalyst Soft Tech
Introduction
The Mobile Marketing Association is the premier, global not-for-profit trade association that works to promote, educate, measure, guide and protect the mobile marketing industry worldwide. In this capacity, we are pleased to introduce the attached FASTO Privacy Policy.
The intent of this privacy policy is to provide the FASTO developer with policy language that can be quickly and completely understood by the consumer.
PRIVACY POLICY FRAMEWORK
FASTO Privacy Policy, 26 Jan 2019
The policy is designed to address the core privacy issues and data processes of many FASTO, but should not be considered sufficient by itself to cover all types of FASTO. We strongly encourage those using this model policy to consult an attorney and/or privacy professional when crafting your own policy.
This privacy policy governs your use of software FASTO (“FASTO”) on a mobile device that was created by The Catalyst Soft Tech includes.
What information does the FASTO obtain and how is it used?
This section is designed to inform users of the types of data that the app obtains and how that information is used. While we’ve provided several types of data that are often obtained by apps, the App Developer should make a reasonable attempt to ensure to provide users with a clear, illustrative list of the most important data points obtained by each app. Moreover, the model policy attempts to draw a distinction between data that is provided directly by a User (“User Provided Information”) and data that is collected automatically by the FASTO (“Automatically Collected Information”).
User Provided Information – The Catalyst Soft Tech obtains the information you provide when you download and register the FASTO.
Registration with us is mandatory in order to be able to use the basic features of the FASTO.
FASTO developers should be aware that certain types of data, for example, medical records and certain types of financial information may be subject to existing privacy law.
FASTO developers creating apps that collect potentially sensitive information are encouraged to obtain counsel to ensure that their data collection policies are in line with current law in the jurisdiction(s) where the app may be used.
Automatically Collected Information – In addition, the FASTO may collect certain information automatically, such as the type of mobile device you use,
Your mobile devices unique device ID, the IP address of your mobile device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browsers you use, and information about the way you use the FASTO. See “Automatic Data Collection and Advertising” section for examples.
This section is only applicable if the FASTO collects precise, real-time location information. Non-precise location information such as geo-targeting (e.g., zip code or city) data is typically addressed elsewhere in the privacy policy (e.g., the section entitled “automatic data collection and advertising.”)
This FASTO does collect precise information about the location of your Device.
We use your location information to provide requested location services, and you may at any time opt-out from further allowing us to have access to your location data by [state how user can manage their location preferences either from the app or device level]. For more information, please see the section below entitled “opt-out rights.”
Generally, app developers will want to have the right to transfer information collected by the app under certain circumstances. For example, if the app developer sells the app, the developer may want that information collected by the FASTO transferred as part of the sale.
While we’ve provided some of the more common examples of data transfer to third parties, app developers are encouraged to work with counsel and/or privacy professional to determine if other examples should be included in their policy.
Yes. We will share your information with third parties only in the ways that are described in this privacy statement.
We may disclose User provided and Automatically Collected Information:
As required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process; when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request; with our trusted services providers who work on our behalf, do not have an independent use of the information we disclose to them, and have agreed to adhere to the rules set forth in this privacy statement.
If Catalyst Soft Tech is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or apportion of its assets, you will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our Web site of any change in ownership or uses of this information, as well as any choices you may have regarding this information.
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Automatic Data Collection and Advertising
FASTO developers should be aware of which mobile advertising networks and other third parties they are working with in order to determine if that ad network or other third part is offering an opt-out. At a minimum, FASTO developers should take into account whether the app is advertising supported and whether data is obtained by an ad network or other third party for the purpose of ad targeting.
We may work with analytics companies to help us understand how the FASTO is being used, such as the frequency and duration of usage. We work with advertisers and third party advertising networks, who need to know how you interact with advertising provided in the FASTO which helps us keep the cost of the FASTO low.
Advertisers and advertising networks use some of the information collected by the FASTO, including the unique identification ID of your mobile device and your mobile telephone number. To protect the anonymity of this information, we use an encryption technology to help ensure that these third parties can’t identify you personally. These third parties may also obtain information about other FASTO you’ve downloaded to your mobile device, the mobile websites you visit, your non-precise location information (e.g., your zip code), and other non-precise location information in order to help analyze and serve anonymous targeted advertising on the FASTO and elsewhere. We may also share encrypted versions of information you have provided in order to enable our partners to append other available information about you for analysis or advertising related use.
If you’d like to opt-out from third party use of this type of information to help serve targeted advertising, please visit the section entitled “Opt-out” below.
What are my opt-out rights?
FASTO developers should be aware of which mobile advertising networks and other third parties they are working with in order to determine if that ad network or other third party is offering an opt-out. We recognize that the mobile marketplace continues to experiment with different types of opt-out mechanisms – and strongly encourage the FASTO developer community to participate in these experiments to the benefit of consumer privacy interests.
There are multiple opt-out options for users of this FASTO:
Opt-out of all information collection by uninstalling the FASTO – You can stop all collection of information by the FASTO easily by uninstalling the FASTO. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the FASTO marketplace or network.
Opt-out from the use of information to serve targeted advertising by advertisers and/or third party network advertisers.
You may at any time opt-out from further allowing us to have access to your location data by Data Retention Policy, Managing Your Information We will retain User provided data for as long as you use the FASTO and for a reasonable time thereafter. If you’d like us to delete User Provided Data that you have provided via the FASTO, please contact us at support@catalystsoft.in and we will respond in a reasonable time. Please note that some or all of the User Provided Data may be required in order for the FASTO to function properly, and we may be required to retain certain information by law.
Children
FASTO developers should be aware of and ensure that the app and the app developer’s privacy practices are in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Developers should pay particular attention to COPPA when creating apps that contain cartoon characters or other features that may cause the app to be perceived as being directed towards children under 13. FASTO developers creating apps that might be governed under COPPA or similar laws are encouraged to obtain counsel to ensure that their data collection policies are in line with current law in the jurisdiction(s) where the app may be used.
We do not use the FASTO to knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided us with information without their consent, he or she should contact us at support@catalystsoft.in. We will delete such information from our files within a reasonable time.
FASTO, PRIVACY POLICY FRAMEWORK
Security
FASTO developers should ensure that their security procedures are reasonable, and should provide an overview of their security procedures below.
We are concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. We provide physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information we process and maintain. For example, we limit access to this information to authorized employees and contractors who need to know that information in order to operate, develop or improve our FASTO. Please be aware that, although we endeavor to provide reasonable security for information we process and maintain, no security system can prevent all potential security breaches.
Changes
FASTO Developers should be aware that retroactive, material changes to privacy practices generally require the prior consent of the User.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. We will notify you of any changes to our Privacy Policy by posting the new Privacy Policy and informing you via email or text message. You are advised to consult this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes.
You’re Consent
By using the Services, you are consenting to our processing of User Provided and Automatically Collection information as set forth in this Privacy Policy now and as amended by us. “Processing,” means using cookies on a computer/hand held device or using or touching information in any way, including, but not limited to, collecting, storing, deleting, using, combining and disclosing information, all of which activities will take place in the United States. If you reside outside the U.S. your information will be transferred to the U.S., and processed and stored there under U.S. privacy standards. By using the FASTO and providing information to us, you consent to such transfer to, and processing in, the US.
Contact us –
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the FASTO, or have questions about our practices, please contact us via email at support@catalystsoft.in