Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 19, 2022
This Privacy Policy applies to ctonepc.com
and all other websites, applications, products, services, and other products (collectively, the “Products”) owned and operated by Ctone Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“Ctone”).
This Privacy Policy explains how Ctone collects, uses, and discloses our information, your communications with us, or personal information obtained from third parties through our Products. It also describes your choices and rights regarding personal information.
Our Products Collect Your Information
We collect personal information in the following situations:
Registering an Account: Some of our Products allow you to create a user account. If you choose to create an account, you will need to provide us with certain personal information, such as your username and password. You need to register to use our Products.
Purchasing Ctone Products: When making a purchase, you can choose to log in to your account or check out as a user. Either way, you will need to provide personal information, such as your name, email address, payment information, and shipping address. Payment: When you make a payment to Ctone, you may need to provide personal information, including sensitive information such as your credit card number, to our third-party payment processors.
Submitting Information to Us: We collect information you submit to us, such as reviews or recommendations of Ctone products, which may contain personal information.
Communicating with Us: We may collect your personal information when you communicate with us via email, phone, or other means.
Participating in Surveys: We may occasionally invite you to participate in voluntary surveys and may collect your personal information in this process.
Information You Provide About Third Parties: If you use our referral service, we may collect personal information from your friends to send them a one-time email invitation to purchase our products.
Passive Collection: Our websites and applications automatically collect and store information such as IP addresses, cookies, and usage statistics.
Tracking Technology: We use cookies and similar technologies for trend analysis, website management, and demographic data collection.
Information Provided by Third Parties: Ctone may receive additional information from third parties to enhance our services and provide customized content.
Non-Personal Information Collection: Some products, such as lights and applications, collect usage data, but not personal information other than your IP address.
How Ctone Uses Your Information
Unless otherwise specified below, we will not share or disclose your personal information. We retain your information for business purposes; we use it only for the continuous development of high-quality products and to optimize your experience through relevant offers and promotions.
We use personal information in the following ways:
Internal and Service-Related Uses: We use and retain information (including personal information) for:
Analyzing user interactions with our products and product performance;
Debugging and identifying bugs affecting functionality;
Detecting security incidents and preventing malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activities;
Conducting research related to technology development and demonstration;
Improving or enhancing our products or website.
Advertising: We may use personal information to target advertising and for minimum advertising effectiveness.
Communications: We may send emails to verify your account and for informational and operational purposes.
Marketing: We may use your information to send you updates on Ctone products. Non-Personal Information: We may use aggregated data for various purposes, including marketing, product improvement, and sharing with business partners.
How We Use Automated Collection Technologies
We and third parties may use cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and other technologies to automatically collect the following information:
Technologies Necessary for Operation: Technologies that allow access to our products and maintain their functionality.
Performance-Related Technologies: Technologies used to evaluate product performance and user interaction.
Function-Related Technologies: Technologies used to enhance the user experience, such as login recognition and preference tracking.
Advertising or Targeting-Related Technologies: Technologies used to place relevant advertisements on our products or third-party websites.
Ctone May Disclose Your Information in the following ways:
Service Maximization: We may share personal information with suppliers and service providers so that they can provide services on our behalf, such as order fulfillment and fraud prevention.
Display to Other Users: Content you post on Ctone may be visible to others, and your name and biometrics may be displayed if you submit a comment.
Disclosures as Required by Law and Similar: We may disclose information if required by law or necessary to protect rights, property, or safety. Mergers, Sales, or Other Asset Transfers: Your information may be sold or transferred as part of a business transaction. Its use will comply with the privacy policy in effect at the time of collection. We may also disclose your personal information with your permission.
Your Choices and Rights
Under applicable law, you may have the following rights:
To access information about the personal information we collect about you.
If your personal information is incomplete or inaccurate, you can request correction. We may provide self-service tools to help you correct this information.
To request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you.
To request restrictions or objections to processing, including the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information to third parties.
You can contact us by emailing service@ctonepc.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe. We reserve the right to retain transaction data as necessary to fulfill legal obligations or for standard business operations.
Sunlight
Under California's Sunshine Act, you can request once a year, free of charge, a copy of our information for the previous calendar year, detailing which third parties your personal information was disclosed to and the types of personal information disclosed.
Cookies
You can block or limit the placement of cookies on your computer, or delete them, by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that cookie-based opt-out options are not available on mobile applications. On many mobile devices, users can opt out of certain mobile ads through their device settings.
Advertising
We work with third-party advertising partners who may use cookies to collect information about your activity on CtonePCcom and other websites so that we can serve you ads based on your interests. Our partners do not have access to or share Glow usage data. To opt out of targeted advertising from these partners, please visit Network Advertising or About Advertising.
Note: Cookie-based opt-out settings must be made separately on each device and browser. For example, opting out on a computer browser will not affect mobile devices. You must opt out individually on each device.
Do Not Tracking Mechanism
We do not respond to or comply with "Do Not Track" signals or similar mechanisms sent by web browsers.
If you receive an email that you do not want from us, please use the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email to opt out of receiving such emails. We will process your request within a reasonable time. We are not responsible for removing information from the third-party lists obtained in accordance with this policy.
Third-Party Websites and Social Media Platforms
Our products may contain links to other websites. These domains are not under our control, and we recommend that you read the privacy policies of each website and application you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites or applications. You access these websites at your own risk.
Our products may also interact with social media platforms. If you use these platforms, their cookies may be set on your device. Please note that information you share online may be viewed and used by others without any restrictions. By using such services, you acknowledge the risk that your information may be used by third parties for various purposes.
Information Security
We will take reasonable measures to ensure that your information is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We will follow our recognized standards to protect personal information during transmission and after receipt. However, the internet cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of any information you provide to us. We assume no responsibility for unintentional disclosures.
By using our products or providing personal information, you agree to receive electronic communications regarding security, privacy, and administrative issues. If we discover a security breach, we will notify you via ctonepc.com, email, or in writing, as required by law.
Data Retention
We may retain your information as long as your account remains active or is necessary to provide the services we offer. In addition, we will retain data as needed to fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Children's Privacy
We do not collect or use the personal information of children under the age of 17. Our products are not suitable for children under the age of 17. If you discover that your child has consented to providing us with personal information, please contact us at service@ctonepc.com. If we discover that we have collected information from children under the age of 17, we will immediately delete that information and terminate the relevant accounts.
International Users
By using our products, you are transferring data to the United States. By accessing Ctonepc.com or providing information, you agree to comply with New York State privacy laws regarding breaches and to these terms.
For the European Union and other regions, the information you provide indicates your consent to its global transfer and processing in accordance with this policy.
EU-US and Swiss-US Privacy Frameworks
CTONE Inc. complies with the EU-US and Swiss-US privacy frameworks to protect personal data received from the EU and Switzerland. For more information, please visit the US Department of Commerce's list of privacy frameworks.
Under the Privacy Shield agreement, CTONE Inc. is responsible for processing data and complying with subsequent transfer liability terms. The company is regulated by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and may disclose data when requested by authorities.
For unresolved privacy issues, please contact our US-based dispute resolution body (click here). Binding arbitration proceedings may be initiated under certain conditions described on the Privacy Shield website.
Changes to Privacy Policy and Practices
We may revise this Privacy Policy, so we recommend you review it periodically. Your continued use constitutes your consent to these changes.
Posting Revised Privacy Policy
We will post any changes to this Privacy Policy on this webpage, and the revised version will take effect immediately upon posting. If you are concerned about how your information is used, please add this page to your folders and read this Privacy Policy regularly.
New Uses of Personal Information
We may not wish to use personal information for purposes not disclosed in this Privacy Policy. If we change our processing of previously collected personal information, and the changed processing is substantially less restrictive than the version of this Privacy Policy that was in effect at the time the information was collected, we will use reasonable efforts to notify you and obtain your consent regarding such use, as required by law, before the change takes effect.
Privacy Contact Information
Ctone Pc Inc
service@ctonepc.com