Privacy Statement
Last Updated: August 24, 2023
1. The Scope of this Policy
This policy applies to all Iron Apps LLC users, and to all Iron Apps platforms and services, including our applications, websites, technology, and other services (collectively, the “Iron Apps Platform”). This policy applies only to personal information, not to aggregate information or information that does not identify you. Please remember that your use of the Iron Apps Platform is also subject to our Terms of Service. Certain elements of the Iron Apps Platform may operate under separate or additional terms or practices different from or in addition to those described in this policy; in those cases, you will be provided separate notice and information relevant to your use of those parts of the Iron Apps Platform.
2. The Information We Collect
When you use the Iron Apps Platform, we collect the information you provide, usage information, and information about your device. We also collect information about you from other sources like service providers, and optional programs in which you participate, which we may combine with other information we have about you. Here are the types of information we collect about you:
A. Information You Provide to Us
Communications. When you contact us or we contact you, including through surveys or research projects, we collect any information that you provide, including the contents of the messages or attachments you send us.
B. Information We Collect When You Use the Iron Apps Platform
Usage Information. We collect information about your use of the Iron Apps Platform, including whether you used a promotional or referral code. We also collect information about your interactions with the Iron Apps Platform like our apps and websites, including the pages and content you view and the dates and times of your use. We may also infer information from your use of or information you provide us in your interactions with the Iron Apps Platform.
Device Information. We collect information about the devices you use to access the Iron Apps Platform, including device model, IP address, type of browser, version of operating system, preferences and settings (such as preferred language), and device identifiers.
Cookies, Analytics, and Third-Party Technologies. We collect information through the use of “cookies”, tracking pixels, data analytics tools like Google Analytics, SDKs, and other third-party technologies to understand how you navigate through the Iron Apps Platform and interact with Iron Apps advertisements, to make your Iron Apps experience safer, to learn what content is popular, to improve your site experience, to serve you better ads on other sites, and to save your preferences. Cookies are small text files that web servers place on your device; they are designed to store basic information and to help websites and apps recognize your browser. We may use both session cookies and persistent cookies. A session cookie disappears after you close your browser. A persistent cookie remains after you close your browser and may be accessed every time you use the Iron Apps Platform.
C. Information We Collect from Other Sources
Service Providers and Other Parties. Service providers and other parties provide us with information needed for core aspects of the Iron Apps Platform, as well as for additional services and promotions that can enhance your Iron Apps experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
• Provide the Iron Apps Platform;
• Provide customer support;
• Improve the Iron Apps Platform; and
• Respond to legal proceedings and obligations.
Providing the Iron Apps Platform. We use your personal information to provide an intuitive, useful, efficient, and worthwhile experience on our platform. To do this, we use your personal information to:
• Communicate with you about your use of the Iron Apps Platform and experience;
• Collect feedback regarding your experience; and
• Facilitate additional services and programs with third parties.
Providing Customer Support. We strive to provide the best experience possible, including supporting you when you need it. To do this, we use your personal information to:
• Investigate and assist you in resolving questions or issues you have regarding the Iron Apps Platform; and
• Provide you support or respond to you.
Improving the Iron Apps Platform. We are always working to improve your experience and provide you with new and helpful features. To do this, we use your personal information to:
• Perform research, testing, and analysis;
• Develop new products, features, partnerships, and services;
• Prevent, find, and resolve software or hardware bugs and issues; and
• Monitor and improve our operations and processes, including security practices, algorithms, and other modeling.
Responding to Legal Proceedings and Requirements. Sometimes the law, government entities, or other regulatory bodies impose demands and obligations on us with respect to the services we seek to provide. In such a circumstance, we may use your personal information to respond to those demands or obligations.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for money -- no one can buy the personal information we collect from and about you and we do not act as a data broker. However, we may need to share your personal information with other users, third parties, and service providers to make the Iron Apps Platform work. Some of these disclosures may constitute “sharing” or “selling” of personal information under certain U.S. state privacy laws, which we describe in more detail here. This section otherwise explains when and why we share your information.
A. Sharing Between Iron Apps Users
Referral Programs. If you refer someone to the Iron Apps Platform, we will let them know that you generated the referral. If another user referred you, we may share information about your use of the Iron Apps Platform with that user. For example, a referral source may receive notice when you join the Iron Apps Platform and would receive such information.
B. Sharing with Service Providers to Provide the Iron Apps Platform, and Other Parties
Iron Apps may share the following categories of your personal information to provide you with a variety of the Iron Apps Platform’s features and services:
• Internet or other electronic network activity information, such as your IP address, type of browser, version of operating system, carrier and/or manufacturer, device identifiers, and mobile advertising identifiers.
We disclose those categories of personal information to these other parties and service providers to fulfill the following purposes:
• Providing you customer service;
• Processing transactions and payments;
• Detecting and preventing fraud and unsafe activity;
• Providing analytics services to Iron Apps; and
• Undertaking research to develop and improve the Iron Apps Platform.
C. For Legal Reasons and to Protect the Iron Apps Platform
We may share your personal information in response to a legal obligation, or if we have determined that sharing your personal information is reasonably necessary or appropriate to:
• Comply with any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation, civil, criminal or regulatory inquiry, investigation or legal process, enforceable governmental request, or requirement as condition to operate (e.g., operating permit, license or agreement);
• Respond to legal process (such as a search warrant, subpoena, summons, or court order);
• Enforce our Terms of Service;
• Cooperate with law enforcement agencies concerning conduct or activity that we reasonably and in good faith believe may violate federal, state, or local law; or
• Exercise or defend legal claims, protect against harm to our rights, property, interests, or safety or the rights, property, interests, or safety of you, third parties, or the public as required or permitted by law.
D. In Connection with Sale or Merger
We may share your personal information while negotiating or in relation to a change of corporate control such as a restructuring, merger, or sale of our assets.
E. Upon Your Further Direction
With your permission or upon your direction, we may disclose your personal information to interact with a third party or for other purposes.
5. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you and our other users the Iron Apps Platform. We retain transactional information seven years to ensure we can perform legitimate business functions, such as accounting for tax obligations. We also retain your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our terms and policies. We take reasonable and appropriate measures designed to protect your personal information. But no security measures can be 100% effective, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information, including against unauthorized intrusions or acts by third parties.
6. Your Rights and Choices Regarding Your Data
As explained more below and on our privacy homepage, Iron Apps provides ways for you to access and delete your personal information as well as exercise applicable data rights that give you certain control over your personal information.
A. All Users
Email Subscriptions. You can always unsubscribe from our commercial or promotional emails by clicking unsubscribe in those messages. We will still send you transactional and relational emails about your use of the Iron Apps Platform.
Push Notifications. You can opt out of receiving push notifications through your device settings. Please note that opting out of receiving push notifications may impact your use of the Iron Apps Platform.
Device Settings. You can change your device settings to limit data shared from your device.
Cookie Tracking. You can modify your cookie settings on your browser.
7. Children’s Data
Iron Apps is not directed to children, and we don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we find out that a child under 13 has given us personal information, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe that a child under the age of 13 has given us personal information, please contact us at privacy@ironapps.io.
8. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Iron Apps Platform may contain links or references to third-party websites, products, or services. Those third parties may have privacy policies that differ from ours. We are not responsible for those third parties and their websites, products or services, and we recommend that you review their policies. Please contact those parties directly if you have any questions about their privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time as the Iron Apps Platform changes and privacy law evolves. If we update it, we will do so online. When you use Iron Apps, you are agreeing to the most recent terms of this policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy or anything in this policy, including if you need to access this policy in an alternative format, we encourage you to contact us at privacy@ironapps.io.