Privacy Policy for MERGE - BUSINESS

Last Updated: September 18, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and informs You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

1.1. Interpretation

Words where the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined below. These definitions apply whether they appear in singular or plural.

1.2. Definitions

• Account: A unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
• Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party.
• Application: The software program provided by the Company, MERGE - BUSINESS, downloaded by You on any electronic device.
• Company: MERGE DMCC LLC, UAE – DUBAI – JLT - DMCC, referred to as "We", "Us", or "Our".
• Country: United Arab Emirates.
• Device: Any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet.
• Personal Data: Information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service: Refers to the Application or any other services provided by the Company.
• Service Provider: Any third-party entity or person who processes data on behalf of the Company.
• Third-Party Social Media Service: Any social network or website that allows a User to log in or create an account to use the Service.
• Usage Data: Data collected automatically when using the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.

2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

2.1. Types of Data Collected

• Personal Data: While using Our Service, we may collect Personal Data such as your email address, first and last name, phone number, and usage data.
• Usage Data: This includes information such as Your Device’s IP address, browser type and version, the time and date of Your visit, pages visited, and time spent on those pages. When accessing the Service through a mobile device, we may collect information about Your device, including its type, unique ID, IP address, and operating system.
• Data from Third-Party Social Media Services: If You log in via a Third-Party Social Media Service (e.g., Google, Facebook), We may collect Personal Data linked to that account, such as Your name and email address.

2.2. Information Collected While Using the Application

With Your permission, we may collect the following:

• Your location.
• Information from Your Device's phone book.
• Pictures and other data from Your Device’s camera and photo library.

This data helps to improve our Service. You can manage or disable these permissions via Your Device’s settings at any time.

3. Use of Your Personal Data

We use Personal Data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service: Including monitoring its usage.
• To manage Your account: Allowing You access to Service functionalities.
• For the performance of a contract: Such as fulfilling purchases You make through the Service.
• To contact You: Via email, phone, or mobile notifications about Service updates, promotions, or offers.
• For business transfers: If We are involved in a merger or sale, Your information may be transferred.
• To manage Your requests: When You contact Us or make requests through the Service.
• For other purposes: Such as data analysis and improving our Service and marketing efforts.

4. Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Your Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless used for security or to improve Service functionality.

5. Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your data may be transferred to and processed in locations outside Your state or country, where data protection laws may differ. We take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure Your data is secure and in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

6. Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may share Your personal information in the following cases:

• With Service Providers: To monitor and analyze Service usage.
• For business transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or similar transaction.
• With Affiliates: Under the condition that they comply with this Privacy Policy.
• With Your consent: For any other purposes You authorize.

7. Security of Your Personal Data

We take appropriate measures to protect Your Personal Data. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with Personal Data without parental consent, we will delete it promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control these websites and assume no responsibility for their privacy practices.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes via email and/or a prominent notice within the Service before the change becomes effective. Changes to the Privacy Policy are effective when posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

• Email: legal@merge.ws