Privacy Policy
PHABRIQ is a global community that welcomes individuals from every discipline and culture seeking a deeper understanding of happiness. We prioritize the privacy of our users and are committed to protecting the personal data of those who access phabriqmedia.com and related platforms (hereinafter referred to as "PHABRIQ Sites"). This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, the methods by which we use this information, and the precautions we take to protect it. Additionally, this policy provides details on how you can update, modify, or delete your personal information.
By utilizing PHABRIQ Sites, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Should you need to update your personal information, amend any specific consents you have provided, or have any inquiries regarding our data handling practices, please contact us via email at info@phabriqmedia.com.
PHABRIQ collects information in three primary categories:
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Personal Information: This includes data that you voluntarily provide to us through direct interactions. Such information is collected when you create an account, subscribe to our services, save items to your profile, or submit information via forms for specific requests or purposes on PHABRIQ Sites.
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Automatically Collected Data: We gather certain information automatically as you interact with PHABRIQ Sites. This includes tracking information, IP addresses, and other usage-related data, which helps us understand how our sites are being used and to improve user experiences.
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Cookies: Cookies are utilized on PHABRIQ Sites to ascertain which areas are most beneficial and engaging for our audience. These tools help enhance site navigation and allow tailored content based on user preferences.
Information Provided Directly by You
Account Information
When you register for an account, you are required to provide certain personal details including your name, email address, and password. You may also choose to provide additional information voluntarily. If you opt to create an account through a social media profile (e.g., Facebook or other platforms), your profile information will be transferred to us and processed in accordance with our privacy policy. Furthermore, we collect data on your activities on PHABRIQ Sites, such as your interactions with content including favoriting, saving, or watching talks.
PHABRIQ Online Events
When you participate in online events hosted on PHABRIQ's platform, we collect, process, and, in certain instances, display your personal information. This may include your PHABRIQ profile details, badge information, and photographs. Such information is utilized to enhance, promote, and share your activities with other participants at the event.
PHABRIQ may also share specific elements of your information with other members of the PHABRIQ community, our partners, or potential future attendees. This sharing aims to illustrate the various types of interactions available to participants during a virtual PHABRIQ program.
Subscriber Information
When you subscribe to PHABRIQ's ad-free video content through the PHABRIQ iOS app, we may collect certain personal information necessary to manage, store, and process your subscription. This includes your name, email address, and if provided, your PHABRIQ subscriber ID. Importantly, no personal payment information is collected by PHABRIQ. Payment details are handled exclusively by the platform provider responsible for processing PHABRIQ subscriptions.
PHABRIQ does not collect, process, or store any personal information from subscribers of our ad-free video content via the iOS app, except when a subscriber directly contacts PHABRIQ through our support channels.
Data Research
PHABRIQ periodically engages in social science research that explores various interesting ideas, topics, or concepts. In these endeavors, we may utilize information gathered directly through surveys or questionnaires. The specific uses of any personal information provided for these purposes will be clearly described at the time of collection.
PHABRIQ commits to not selling your information. We use the data exclusively for research purposes. This may involve sharing the collected data with trusted third-party collaborators, such as academic researchers who partner with PHABRIQ on these projects.
The results of such research projects may be published by PHABRIQ and/or our research partners in an aggregated or anonymous form. Under such circumstances, no personally identifying information will be disclosed.
Data Research
PHABRIQ periodically engages in social science research that explores various interesting ideas, topics, or concepts. In these endeavors, we may utilize information gathered directly through surveys or questionnaires. The specific uses of any personal information provided for these purposes will be clearly described at the time of collection.
PHABRIQ commits to not selling your information. We use the data exclusively for research purposes. This may involve sharing the collected data with trusted third-party collaborators, such as academic researchers who partner with PHABRIQ on these projects.
The results of such research projects may be published by PHABRIQ and/or our research partners in an aggregated or anonymous form. Under such circumstances, no personally identifying information will be disclosed.
Member Information
Upon registering as a member or becoming a patron of PHABRIQ, you agree to make a financial contribution to support our initiatives. In processing these contributions, PHABRIQ utilizes a secured third-party provider to handle payments. Importantly, we do not collect or store any of your payment details.
We do collect certain personal information, such as your name and the amount of your contribution. This information is necessary to manage, store, and process member details so that we can issue receipts for your contributions and provide you with information related to member benefits, including updates on virtual events and other relevant activities.
Public Activities & Comments
PHABRIQ provides opportunities for you to engage in public activities on phabriqmedia.com. These "Public Activities" include actions that are intended to be visible to other users, such as comments, recommendations, and ratings. By default, your account is set to public.
Should you decide to participate in these public activities, please be aware that any personal information you disclose may become public. This information can be read, collected, or used by other users and third parties. PHABRIQ is not responsible for the personally identifiable information you choose to submit in these public forums.
Be advised that if the information shared in public spaces does not adhere to our terms of use, it may be subject to removal. We encourage you to review the phabriqmedia.com Terms of Use for more detailed information regarding our policies on public activities.
Automatically Collected Data
Tracking Information
PHABRIQ collects various types of tracking information to understand how users interact with our site. This includes counting the number of views each PHABRIQ interview receives and tracking how often interviews are saved or favorited by users. Additionally, we automatically collect non-personal information regarding the usage, popularity, and impact of different areas of our site.
This tracking data is used to perform statistical analyses of user behavior, viewing patterns, and participation on the site. The insights gained from these analyses are utilized for product development purposes and to provide advertisers with a detailed understanding of our audience's characteristics.
Device Data
PHABRIQ may collect non-personal information related to the devices used to access PHABRIQ Sites. This information includes, but is not limited to, your device's IP address, geolocation information, unique device identifiers, type of browser, browser language, and other system preferences that are automatically collected during your interaction with our sites.
This data is gathered to enhance the functionality of our websites and to tailor user experiences by understanding the diverse technological landscapes of our user base.
Cookies
Privacy Preferences
PHABRIQ empowers you to control your privacy settings through the "Privacy Preferences" feature on phabriqmedia.com. This functionality allows you to adjust the types of cookies that are collected by our site. You have the option to disable certain cookies, though this may affect the overall user experience on our platform.
Tracking Usage
To enhance the management of PHABRIQ offerings and better understand user engagement, we utilize various technologies, including Google Analytics cookies. These tools help us track usage across the content we provide and enable us to personalize our offerings more effectively based on audience insights.
Additionally, we employ pixels on specific landing pages of phabriqmedia.com. These pixels assist in identifying our users and are instrumental in facilitating targeted advertising on third-party platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn, aiming to expand our community reach.
Location Information
PHABRIQ may collect and utilize basic location data, such as your country, to enhance your experience by providing region-specific content in the appropriate language. However, we do not collect precise geolocation data from you or your device.
You have the ability to adjust the settings on your computer or mobile device to prevent sharing your location data. Additionally, if you prefer to opt out of tracking and cookies, you can manage your privacy settings directly through your browser. Options are available to disable cookies and/or advertising features, allowing you greater control over your personal data.
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PHABRIQ is committed to using your data solely for specific, defined purposes and ensures that your personal information is not sold to any third parties. The uses of your data within our organization are outlined below:
Learning About Our Community
We use the information provided by our community to conduct research with trusted partners. This research aims to explore ways to enrich our content and the overall user experience.
Providing Requested Services
We utilize the data collected to fulfill your requests for services and information. This includes using your contact details to respond to customer service inquiries.
Communication
We use the information we collect to communicate with you, such as by sending email newsletters, updates about PHABRIQ content, and invitations to provide feedback. These communications will only occur if you have opted in. Furthermore, you can unsubscribe from any email communication, including newsletters, at any time.
Enforcement
Data may be used to prevent illegal activities, enforce the phabriqmedia.com Terms of Use, or as required by law.
Personalization
By connecting Google Analytics client ID data with PHABRIQ user ID data, we create a personalized user experience, even when you are not logged in. We also use third-party analysis to understand user preferences and determine what content is most relevant based on past behavior.
Behavioral Advertising
We collaborate with third parties to collect information about your use of our website to enable tailored advertising that matches your interests. This advertising may be displayed on our site, within our apps, or on other websites.
PHABRIQ Legitimate Business Purposes
In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation, we process information based on legitimate business purposes. This processing is justified by a legitimate interest assessment, ensuring that our activities remain aligned with legal requirements and the established relationship between you and PHABRIQ.
To safeguard your personal information and prevent unauthorized access, PHABRIQ enforces a robust security protocol. We implement and maintain security and organizational measures that include commercially reasonable physical, technical, and administrative controls. These efforts aim to ensure data accuracy, prevent accidental loss, destruction, damage, or theft of data. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure.
When you visit a third-party site through a link provided on phabriqmedia.com, it is important to note that we do not control the privacy practices of that site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each website you visit to ensure that you agree with their terms before providing them with your information.
Children Under Age
PHABRIQ is committed to protecting the privacy of young children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. In compliance with the regulations, we also do not collect personal information from children under the age of 16 from the European Union without such consent.
Should we discover that any personal information has been collected from a child under these age limits without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our database promptly. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under these age limits, please contact us immediately at info@phabriqmedia.com.
Any feedback you provide at this site shall be deemed to be non-confidential. PHABRIQ shall be free to use such information on an unrestricted basis.
The information contained in this web site is subject to change without notice.
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