Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how Continue ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information in relation to the use of this website. This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the website ("Users"). By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information You Provide to Us:
We collect personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") that you provide directly to us for correspondence and communication. This includes:
- Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
b) Information in User Submissions:
Our website may include features that allow you to submit research, hypotheses, business ideas, plans, or other content ("Submissions") either directly or through any digital or offline medium. When you make a Submission, we may collect and process:
- The content of the Submission itself.
- Any Personal Information you voluntarily include within the Submission, such as your name, affiliation, contact details, or other identifiable data.
The handling of the intellectual property within your Submissions is governed by our Terms and Conditions, but any Personal Information contained therein will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Even when made offline, Submissions may subsequently be digitized and processed according to this policy.
c) Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your interaction with our website using common technologies. This information helps us improve our website and user experience. This includes:
- Log Data: This log data may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, the pages of our website you visit, the time and date of your visit, and other statistics.
- Cookies: We use cookies to help our website function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how our website is used. If you do not accept cookies, some parts of our website may not function as intended.
- Analytics: We may use third-party service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our website. This helps us understand our traffic and improve our content.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide information, and engage in correspondence. We may also use it to send you updates, newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to you.
- Administration: To manage our website and services, including processing and reviewing your Submissions.
- Legal: To meet legal requirements and enforce our Terms and Conditions.
Your information may be stored and processed on servers located in India, or where required, outside India including the United States. By using our website, you consent to this transfer, storing, and processing of your information.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting, email delivery, and data analytics.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, or protect the personal safety of Users or the public.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Data Principals Outside India
Our website is operated from India. If you are visiting our website from outside India, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in India and/or other countries where our servers or service providers are located. The data protection laws of these countries may not be as comprehensive as those in your own.
By providing your information to us through our website, you consent to this transfer and processing. We process your personal information based on your consent and for the legitimate interests of operating our business and communicating with you as described in this policy.
Miscellaneous
We are committed to protecting the security of your Personal Information. We use a variety of industry-standard security technologies and procedures to help protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact
You may contact the Grievance Officer for any discrepancies or grievances you may have with respect to your information. For Users outside India, the Grievance Officer also serves as the primary point of contact for data protection inquiries.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: legal@continue.com
