Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Iolar Ventures ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://iolarventures.online (the "Service").

This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Contact us through forms or email
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Use our services

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Demographic information
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address and geolocation data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device identifiers
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Click patterns and navigation paths
• Date and time stamps

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Service. See Section 11 (Cookie Policy) for detailed information about our use of cookies.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given explicit consent for processing your personal data for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our Service, fraud prevention, and network security

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our Service
• Processing transactions and sending related information
• Communicating with you about updates, promotions, and news
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Personalizing your experience on our Service
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues or fraudulent activity
• Complying with legal obligations
• Enforcing our terms and policies
• Conducting research and analytics

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processing
• Email delivery services
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Hosting services
• Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• Marketing and advertising partners

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change via email or prominent notice on our Service.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 General Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to the processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

7.2 GDPR Rights (EEA, UK, Switzerland Residents)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to object to automated decision-making and profiling
• Right to request information about data processing activities

To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at support@iolarventures.online. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at support@iolarventures.online . We will verify your identity before processing your request.

7.4 Marketing Communications

You may opt-out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly. Please note that you may still receive transactional or administrative messages even after opting out of marketing communications.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The retention period depends on:

• The nature of the information collected
• The purposes for which it is processed
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Our legitimate business interests

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policy.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If you believe we have collected information from a child under the applicable age, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Parents and guardians have the right to review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's personal information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws.

For transfers from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Your explicit consent

We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Cookie Policy

11.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Service. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our Service.

11.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our Service, such as which pages you visit most often. This helps us improve our Service and understand user behavior. Examples include:

• Google Analytics
• Session analytics
• Heatmap tools

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our Service to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

11.3 Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device, including:

• Google Analytics
• Social media plugins (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Advertising networks
• Payment processors

11.4 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Service, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

11.5 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Service does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can disable tracking through your browser settings and the opt-out mechanisms described above.

12. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Iolar Ventures. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Service. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by our Service.

13. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities in accordance with applicable laws. Notification will be made without undue delay and, where feasible, within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Service

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Data Protection Officer

If you have questions about how we handle your personal data or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: support@iolarventures.online

Supervisory Authority (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

16. California "Shine the Light" Law

California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us at support@iolarventures.online.