PHONE SHARK or the term “us”, “we”, or “our” refers to the owner of this website and provider of the services. The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of this website or any of the services provided by PHONE SHARK. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information we receive from you.
In order for our sites, products, and services (collectively “services”) to function properly, we need to collect and use some of your personal information. We want you to understand what personal information we collect and how it is used.
This policy does not cover, and we are not responsible for, third-party websites or applications that may be linked from our services; linking to them does not imply an endorsement. We are not responsible for these websites or applications or any information they may collect. You should always review the privacy policy of any third-party website or application that collects your personal information.
Personal information we collect
While using our services or visiting our store, we may ask you to provide us with certain personal information. Personal information refers to information that is linked or linkable to you and may include the information listed below depending upon which of our services you choose to use.
- Online
As part of the process of visiting our website, we may automatically collect your internet protocol address/location, information your internet browser or mobile device provides, and any information that is entered while visiting our website. By using the website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this privacy policy, terms used have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions.
- Log Information
PHONE SHARK also automatically gathers and stores certain information in our server logs about the use of our services, including the number of unique visitors, the frequency of visits, how users interact with our services, user experience preferences, and other information that may help us improve the user experience, market our products, mitigate fraudulent activity, and comply with legal requirements. Such information may include personal information such as: IP address, Unique Device Identifier, content of web pages, transaction with APIs (Application Program Interface), transactions with IVR (Interactive Voice Response) systems, activity and content of visitor interaction with call center representatives; application usage activity, hardware information, hardware and system settings, browser type, browser language, the date and time of your request, or referral URL. Search queries may be saved and data later used to see which pages on the website garner the most attention from customers.
Cookies, Pixel Tags, and Using a Third-Party Account
PHONE SHARK and its partners use cookies or similar technologies on our websites to analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movements around the site, tailor and deliver advertising that may be more relevant or interesting to you, and to gather demographic information about our user base as a whole.
- Cookies
A cookie is a small data file that is managed by your web browser or other application and stored on your local system. We use session and persistent cookies to, among other things, identify your device during a particular interaction and analyze your behavior during a particular visit. Most web browsers provide you with the ability to accept or decline cookies, as well as to be advised each time a cookie is being sent. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully use our services.
- Pixel Tags
Pixel tags, also known as web beacons, help us better manage user experience and content tracking. They also help us engage users who have searched for, viewed, and/or purchased our services or similar services. Pixel tags are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, which provide a similar function to cookies and are used to track user interaction with content provided by us, an affiliate organization or a non-affiliated company to assist us in providing, maintaining and operating our marketing. In contrast to cookies, which are stored on a user’s device hard drive, pixel tags are embedded within content. The small size and transparency of pixel tags are not intended to deceive content recipients, but rather minimize distraction.
- Do Not Track
Do-Not-Track is a public-private initiative, http://www.w3.org/2011/tracking-protection/, that has developed a technical “flag” or signal that an end-user may be able to activate within their browser software to notify sites that they do not wish to be “tracked” by third parties as defined by the initiative. The initiative, however, has not reached a consensus as to exactly what technical or other actions those parties receiving the signal should take. As a result, Do-Not-Track has not yet been standardized and most sites, including our sites, do not alter their behavior or change their services when they receive a “do-not-track” flag or signal. You can, however, make decisions about your privacy and the advertisements you receive.
- Please note, however, that if you do decide to block cookies or similar technologies, some parts of our sites may not function correctly.
Using a Third-Party Account on our Services
If you use a third-party service (such as Google, Facebook, or other social media platforms) to create an account, we may receive personal information that you allow such third-party service to share with us such as your name, e-mail address, profile picture, or other personal information. The third-party service may also collect information about you that you have agreed to in their terms of service or privacy policy. Please check with the third-party service for more details.
- In person
When PHONE SHARK provides you services, either remotely or in our store, we may collect personal information from you, such as:
- Name;
- Mailing address;
- Email address;
- Cell phone number;
- Electronic Serial Number ("ESN") or International Mobile Equipment Identity ("IMEI") data;
- Device information, for example serial number or media access control ("MAC") address;
- Records of products or services you have purchased from us;
- Any information that you provide as part of purchasing our services, for example payment card information;
- Any information that you provide to allow our technicians to access your device for servicing
- Video or audio recording in our stores, for example security cameras in certain locations where permitted by law.
Other personal information
We may leverage external data sources in order to provide context and background on the users of our services in order to improve customer experience, mitigate fraud or malicious activity, or comply with internal company and external regulatory requirements.
We also draw inferences from the personal information we collect from you to potentially offer products or services that we believe would be a good fit for you (Note: at any time you may choose to withdraw your consent to our use or disclosure of your personal information for marketing and promotional purposes by contacting us as outlined in the Contact Us section of this privacy policy.)
How we use your personal information
PHONE SHARK may use your Personal Information to:
- Fulfill a service to you;
- Establish and verify your identity;
- Activate and maintain your account;
- Provide technical support;
- Protect and improve our services;
- Offer updates, notices and other information about applications and services available from PHONE SHARK or its affiliates as permitted by law. (Note: at any time you may choose to withdraw your consent to PHONE SHARK use or disclosure of your personal information for marketing and promotional purposes by contacting us as outlined in the Contact Us section of this Policy);
- Respond to your questions, inquiries, comments and instructions;
- To enforce the applicable Terms and Conditions;
- Comply with the law and defend our rights;
- Track and analyze de-identified data and provide such data to third parties that provide services to PHONE SHARK;
- Protect against fraud and potential fraud;
- Notify you of any known breach of your personal information; and
- Maintain the security and integrity of PHONE SHARK systems and services.
Sharing
PHONE SHARK may share your personal information with companies that are affiliated (that is, that control, are controlled by, or are under common control) with PHONE SHARK.
We may also share your personal information with non-affiliated companies to assist us in providing, maintaining and operating our services or marketing. These companies are required to comply with the principles set out in this policy and only use such information for the purposes for which it was provided to them; and
There may be instances when PHONE SHARK may disclose personal information without providing you with a choice in order to protect the legal rights of PHONE SHARK, other affiliated companies or their employees, agents, and contractors; to protect the safety and security of visitors; to protect against fraud or for risk management purposes; or to comply with the law or legal process. In addition, if PHONE SHARK sells all or part of its business or makes a sale or transfer of assets or is otherwise involved in a merger or business transfer, PHONE SHARK may transfer your personal information to a third party as part of that transaction.
Security
We use commercially reasonable, industry standard technical, administrative, and physical controls to protect your personal information, including encryption where appropriate; however, since the internet is not a 100% secure environment, we cannot ensure the security of information during its transmission between you and us. Accordingly, you acknowledge that when you transmit such information, you do so at your own risk. We will notify you of any confirmed security breach of your personal information to the extent required by and in accordance with state and federal law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
PHONE SHARK may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any changes to our Privacy Policy, we will change the modified date near the top of this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Where applicable to the service you purchase, if we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will make best efforts to notify you of the material change electronically and seek your affirmative consent if necessary, under applicable law.
Access and Choice
PHONE SHARK has implemented the following procedure that you may use to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or choose how your information is used. If you would like to know the types of information that PHONE SHARK collects from visitors to its website, please email or write us at the address listed below under Contact Us. If your personal information is incorrect, you may correct the information by sending a written request for correction to the address listed below. If you wish to stop receiving email marketing promotions from PHONE SHARK, please contact us by using the information provided below in the Contact Us section or click the unsubscribe link included in the email.
Children under 13
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that your child is accessing the services and providing personal information without your consent, please contact us by using the information provided below in the Contact Us section. We will take steps to remove personal information from our storage systems and terminate the account if we determine that a child under 13 has accessed the services.
For non-U.S. residents
We may transfer personal information that we collect about you outside of the country in which it was collected. If you are visiting from the European Union or other region with laws governing data collection and use that may differ from U.S. law, please note that you are transferring information about yourself, including your personal information, to a country and jurisdiction that does not have the same data protection laws in place as the European Union or other region. By doing so, you are consenting to the transfer of information about yourself, including your personal information, to the United States, as described in this Policy.