Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 23, 2024
Welcome to www.SMWire.com (the “Site”), which is owned by BridgeTech Media, Corp. (“we,” “us,” and “our”). This privacy policy is designed to help those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is used online. PII, as described in U.S. privacy law, refers to information that can identify an individual. Please read this privacy policy to understand how we collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle your PII in accordance with our website.
Collection of Personal and Non-Personal Information (PII and Non-PII)
We collect and store certain PII (such as your name, billing address, email address, and payment information) only when you voluntarily submit it. This may occur when you purchase services, submit inquiries, or participate in promotions. Additionally, we collect non-personally identifiable information (Non-PII) such as your IP address, browser type, and site usage data through cookies and similar technologies. Non-PII does not identify individual users and is used to improve the Site's functionality and content.
Collection of Press Release Information
When you submit a press release through our services, you may provide business-related PII, such as your name, position, business name, and contact information, which will be made public once distributed. We are not responsible for the use of this information by third parties. Should you wish to update or remove this information, please contact us, though removal from third-party websites may not be guaranteed.
Use of PII
Your PII is used only for the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- Responding to inquiries and providing access to the Site.
- Fulfilling services or transactions, such as press release distribution.
- Preventing fraud and investigating violations of our policies or laws.
- Analyzing data to improve our services.
- Sharing information with trusted third-party service providers as needed for the operation of the Site (e.g., email providers, marketing assistance).
- Complying with legal requirements or in case of emergencies to protect public safety.
We do not sell or trade your personal information to third parties. All shared PII is limited to service-related purposes only.
Managing Your Information
You have control over the PII you provide. You can choose not to submit certain information, but doing so may prevent you from using specific Site features. You may contact us at support@smwire.com to verify, update, or correct your information.
Direct Marketing
We may send you promotional materials related to SMWire.com. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time.
Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your PII from unauthorized access. However, no online data transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Cookies
Our Site uses cookies to collect Non-PII. For details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it as required by law.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
California residents have the right to request information about how we collect, use, and share their PII. You can request access to, deletion of, or details about the PII we have collected over the past 12 months. For inquiries related to your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at support@smwire.com.
Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Utah Privacy Rights
Residents of these states have similar rights concerning their Personal Data. You may request access to, correction, deletion, or portability of your data. We do not sell Personal Data under these laws. To make a request, please contact us at support@smwire.com.
Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies when interacting with these websites.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. Once no longer needed, your information will be securely deleted.
Changes to This Policy
BridgeTech Media, Corp. reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will update the effective date. We encourage you to check this policy regularly to stay informed of any changes.
Acceptance
By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy. Your continued use after any policy changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Contacting Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
BridgeTech Media, Corp.
Email: support@smwire.com
