Genevieve´ s Policies
At Genevieve, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. When you interact with our service, we collect certain types of information from you. Here is an overview of how we collect and use this information:
Information provided directly by you: When you register for a Genevieve account or communicate with us, we may ask for certain details such as your username, real name, birthdate, address, phone number, and email address. Additionally, any messages you send through our service or information you include in user-generated content will be retained by us. We utilize this information to operate, maintain, and provide you with the features and functionality of our service. Please note that once your username and/or real name are received, they may not be able to be removed from our records.
We take the privacy and security of your personal information seriously and adhere to strict data protection practices. Your information is used solely for the purpose of enhancing your experience with Genevieve and ensuring the smooth operation of our service. We do not share your information with third parties without your consent, except in cases where it is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
By using Genevieve, you acknowledge and agree to the collection and use of your information as described above. We encourage you to review our privacy policy for more detailed information on how we handle and safeguard your personal data.
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At Genevieve, we may receive information about you from third parties in certain circumstances. For instance, if you access our websites or service through a third-party connection or log-in, such as Facebook Connect, the third party may provide us with certain information about your use of their service. This information is shared with us to enhance your experience with Genevieve.
It is important to note that you should review and adjust your privacy settings on third-party websites and services before linking or connecting them to the Genevieve service. This allows you to have control over the information that is shared with us. If you wish to unlink your third-party account from our service, you can do so by adjusting your settings on the respective third-party platform.
We prioritize the privacy and security of your personal information and handle any data received from third parties in accordance with our privacy policy. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the privacy practices of the third-party services you use to ensure that your information is protected.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding the information we receive from third parties, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to assist you and address any inquiries you may have.
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At Genevieve, we may offer a feature that allows you to invite your friends and acquaintances to join our website or service. This feature is designed to make it easy for you to share the benefits of Genevieve with others.
Please note that when you send an invitation to a third party, the communication is sent directly from your email or phone. As a result, we do not have access to or control over the content of this communication. It is important to be aware that normal carrier charges may apply to any communications sent from your phone.
We value your privacy and understand the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. Rest assured that we handle any data shared through our invitation feature in accordance with our privacy policy.
If you have any concerns or questions about inviting a friend to use the Genevieve website, please feel free to reach out to us. We are here to assist you and provide any necessary clarification.
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At Genevieve, we may offer a feature called "Find friends" that allows you to locate your friends who have a Genevieve account. This feature is designed to help you connect and interact with your friends within the Genevieve community.
With the "Find friends" feature, you have the option to locate your friends through different methods. These methods may include accessing your contact list, connecting with social media sites like Twitter or Facebook, or conducting a search using names and usernames on Genevieve.
If you choose to find your friends through your contact list, you agree to provide Genevieve with access to your contact list. This access enables us to perform the necessary search to determine whether someone associated with the information you provide is using Genevieve.
We understand the importance of privacy and the sensitivity of personal information. Rest assured that any access to your contact list or information is handled in accordance with our privacy policy. We prioritize the security and confidentiality of your data.
If you have any concerns or questions about the "Find friends" feature or the privacy of your information, please feel free to reach out to us. We are here to assist you and provide any necessary clarification.
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Gathering Insights:
To gauge the flow of traffic and usage patterns for our Service, we gather analytics data either directly or through trusted third-party tools and services. These tools gather details from your browser or mobile device, such as the pages you explore, enabling us to enhance the Service. Rest assured, we only collect and utilize this information in a consolidated manner that prevents any identification of individual users.
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Cookies information:
Full details can be found on our Cookie Policy. When you visit the Service, we may send one or more cookies — a small text file containing a string of alphanumeric characters — to your computer that uniquely identifies your browser and lets Genevieve help you log in faster and enhance your navigation through the site. A cookie may also convey information to us about how you use the Service (e.g., the pages you view, the links you click and other actions you take on the Service), and allow us or our business partners to track your usage of the Service over time. A persistent cookie remains on your hard drive after you close your browser. Persistent cookies may be used by your browser on subsequent visits to the site. Persistent cookies can be removed by following your web browser’s directions. A session cookie is temporary and disappears after you close your browser. You can reset your web browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the Service may not function properly if the ability to accept cookies is disabled. Full details can be found on our Cookie Policy.
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Recording Log File Details:
Whenever you access the Service, your browser or mobile device automatically reports log file information. As you use our Service, our servers record specific log file details. These server logs may consist of anonymous data, including your web request, Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, referring/exit pages and URLs, click counts, and your interaction with links on the Service. Additionally, domain names, landing pages, pages viewed, and similar information may be included in these logs.
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Clear gifs/web beacons information:
When you use the Service, we may employ clear gifs (also known as web beacons) which are used to anonymously track the online usage patterns of our Users. In addition, we may also use clear gifs in HTML-based emails sent to our users to track which emails are opened and which links are clicked by recipients. The information is allows for more accurate reporting and improvement of the Service.
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Device identifiers:
When you access the Service by or through a mobile device (including but not limited to smart-phones or tablets), we may access, collect, monitor and/or remotely store one or more “device identifiers,” such as a universally unique identifier (“UUID”). Device identifiers are small data files or similar data structures stored on or associated with your mobile device, which uniquely identify your mobile device. A device identifier may be data stored in connection with the device hardware, data stored in connection with the device’s operating system or other software, or data sent to the device by Genevieve. A device identifier may convey information to us about how you browse and use the Service. A device identifier may remain persistently on your device, to help you log in faster and enhance your navigation through the Service. Some features of the Service may not function properly if use or availability of device identifiers is impaired or disabled.
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Utilizing Location Data:
If you access the Service using a mobile device, we may retrieve, gather, monitor, and/or remotely store "location data." This data may include GPS coordinates (such as latitude and/or longitude) or similar information that reveals the location of your mobile device. Location data provides us with insights into how you navigate and utilize the Service. Please note that certain features of the Service, especially those reliant on location-based services, may not operate correctly if the use or availability of location data is hindered or deactivated.
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Communication for Commercial and Marketing Purposes:
We utilize the information we collect or receive, including your email address, to establish direct communication with you. This may involve sending you emails that contain newsletters, promotions, and exclusive offers. If you prefer not to receive such email messages, you will have the option to opt out or modify your preferences. Additionally, we use your information to send you emails related to the Service, such as account verification, purchase and billing confirmations, reminders, and updates to Service features, as well as technical and security notices. Please note that opting out of Service-related emails may not be possible. Furthermore, based on the information you provide, it may be possible for others to locate you on Genevieve.
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Utilization of Collected Service Information:
We make use of various types of information, such as cookies, log files, device identifiers, location data, and clear gifs, for the following purposes:
(a) Remembering information to enhance your browsing experience by eliminating the need to re-enter it during your current or future visits to the site.
(b) Providing personalized and tailored content and information that caters to your specific preferences.
(c) Offering and monitoring the effectiveness of our Service.
(d) Tracking aggregate metrics, including the total number of visitors, traffic, and demographic patterns, to gain insights into user behavior.
(e) Diagnosing and resolving any technological issues that may arise.
(f) Assisting you in efficiently accessing your information after signing in.
(g) Delivering targeted advertising to your browser or device.
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(h) Automatically updating the Genevieve application on your mobile devices.
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Protection of Your Information: At Genevieve and its group companies, safeguarding your information is our utmost priority. We assure you that we will never rent or sell your personal data to any third parties without your explicit consent. Rest assured, your information is in safe hands.
Exceptions to the Rule: However, there may be certain circumstances where we may need to share your information. These exceptions are as follows:
1. Legal Obligations: If required by law or legal proceedings, we may be obligated to disclose your information to relevant authorities.
2. Service Providers: In order to provide you with the best possible experience, we may engage trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services. These providers may have access to your information, but rest assured, they are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your data for the purpose of providing the requested services.
3. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or any other form of corporate restructuring, your information may be transferred to the new entity. However, we will ensure that the new entity abides by the same privacy standards as outlined in this policy.
4. Consent: If you explicitly provide your consent, we may share your information with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. However, we will always seek your consent before doing so.
We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. If you have any concerns or questions regarding the sharing of your information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Introducing Genevieve's Advertisements:
In order to provide you with ads that align with your interests, we may share certain information, including your location, browser, cookie data, and other usage data, with our trusted business partners. Genevieve values transparency, which is why we may allow third-party ad servers or ad networks to display ads on our platform. These servers and networks utilize advanced technology to directly deliver ads and ad links to your browser or mobile device. Rest assured, they will only receive your IP address during this process. Additionally, they may employ various technologies such as cookies, JavaScript, device identifiers, location data, and clear gifs (as mentioned above) to gather information about your browsing habits and preferences on our platform and other websites. This enables them to measure the effectiveness of their ads and personalize the advertising content specifically for you.
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Google, as one of our advertising partners, utilizes DART cookies to provide you with personalized ads on our platform. These cookies allow Google and its partners to display ads based on your visits to our platform and other websites you have previously visited. Similar cookies, clear gifs, and other mechanisms are also used by other advertising networks to deliver targeted ads to you on our platform. If you wish to delete these cookies, you can follow the provided instructions. Additionally, you have the option to opt out of Google's DART cookie and cookies placed by Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) certified ad networks. By opting out, you will not only affect the ads displayed on our platform but also on all websites that use NAI certified advertising networks. However, please note that these opt-outs will not be effective on networks that are not NAI certified.
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It is important to note that advertisers may request Genevieve to display ads to specific groups of users, based on factors such as demographics or interests. In such cases, Genevieve or our partners will determine the target audience and deliver the ads accordingly. Rest assured, we only provide anonymous data to the advertiser, ensuring your privacy is protected. If you choose to interact with these ads, the advertiser or ad server may infer that you belong to the intended audience they are trying to reach.
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TIn order to enhance your user experience and gather valuable insights to improve our services, Genevieve may incorporate code from third-party platforms on our platform. These third parties may include popular platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google, YouTube, Howcast, VideoJug, AOL, and others. It is important to note that these third parties may collect information about you, including your IP address and cookies, in ways that are beyond Genevieve's control. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party platforms to understand how they handle your data.
We want to emphasize that the Genevieve Privacy Policy does not govern the activities of third parties, and we have limited control over their actions. We recommend referring to the privacy policies of these third parties or reaching out to them directly for more information regarding their data practices. It is important to familiarize yourself with their policies to understand how your information may be collected, used, and shared.
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Storage and Processing:
Your information collected through the Service may be stored and processed in the Norway or any other country in which Genevieve or its subsidiaries, affiliates, or service providers maintain facilities. Genevieve may transfer information that we collect about you, including personal information, to affiliated entities, or to other third parties across borders and from your country or jurisdiction to other countries or jurisdictions around the world. If you are located in the European Union or other regions with laws governing data collection and use that may differ from U.S. law, please note that we may transfer information, including personal information, to a country and jurisdiction that does not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction, and you consent to the transfer of information to the U.S. or any other country in which Genevieve or its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, or service providers maintain facilities and the use and disclosure of information about you as described in this Privacy Policy.
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Keeping your information safe:
Genevieve cares about the security of your information, and uses commercially reasonable safeguards to preserve the integrity and security of all information collected through the Service. To protect your privacy and security, we take reasonable steps (such as requesting a unique password) to verify your identity before granting you access to your account. You are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your unique password and account information, and for controlling access to your email communications from Genevieve, at all times. However, Genevieve cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to Genevieve or guarantee that information on the Service may not be accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed. Your privacy settings may also be affected by changes to the functionality of third party sites and services that you add to the Genevieve Service, such as social networks. Genevieve is not responsible for the functionality or security measures of any third party.
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Compromise of information:
In the event that any information under our control is compromised as a result of a breach of security, Genevieve will take reasonable steps to investigate the situation and where appropriate, notify those individuals whose information may have been compromised and take other steps, in accordance with any applicable laws and regulations.
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How long we keep your private profile information:
Following termination of your User account, Genevieve may retain your private profile information for a commercially reasonable time for backup, archival, or audit purposes. For the avoidance of doubt, any information that you choose to make public on the service may not be removable.
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Children’s Privacy:
Genevieve does not knowingly collect or solicit any information from anyone under the age of 13 or knowingly allow such persons to register as Users. The Service and its content are not directed at children under the age of 13. In the event that we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us.