Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Introduction:
In accordance with the provisions and our commitment to legal compliance, this Privacy and Cookie Policy serves to delineate the framework governing TaskOpus' collection, utilization, and protection of personal data provided by user during their interactions with our website and utilization of our services. TaskOpus, herein referred to as "we," "us," or "our," operates with the utmost regard for privacy rights and is dedicated to adhering to the applicable Canadian privacy laws.
This Privacy and Cookie Policy elucidates the mechanisms through which TaskOpus safeguards the privacy and data protection rights of its users while ensuring compliance with the legal and contractual obligations.
By using the Taskopus Services, you acknowledge you have read and accept this Privacy policy.
The Taskopus Services are intended for general audiences, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors under 16 years of age.
1. Information Collection
1.1 Collection of Personal Data:
TaskOpus may lawfully gather personal information from users as they engage with the TaskOpus Application and may obtain information about you from a variety of sources. This includes personal data you provide to us directly, data we obtain from other sources, and data we gather through automated means. Such data may encompass individuals' identities, contact particulars, geographical positioning, financial particulars, and other relevant details that users consciously furnish throughout their interactions with the Program.
1.2 Data You Provide to Us:
We collect personal data that you provide to us when you interact with the TaskOpus Services, including but not limited to:
Contact or identifier data when you sign up for TaskOpus Services, such as your name, postal address (including billing and shipping address), email address, telephone or mobile phone number;
Transactional and financial information to process transactions, such as credit or debit card number and related payment information;
Information you provide when you register for an event or conference, such as your occupation or interests;
User-generated content when you participate in a community forum or otherwise post content that others can read or view, such as your comments, username or profile picture;
Information you provide when you create a profile, participate in a sweepstakes, contest or game or take a survey, such as your education, investments, other financial information, interests or gender;
Information you provide when you use an interactive feature (such as text, chat, chat bot or article sharing options) or scan or use our QR codes, such as your mobile phone number; and
Customer service information, such as messages and other information you address to us through online forms, text, chat, by email, over the phone or by postal mail.
1.3 Data We Receive from Other Sources:
We may receive personal data about you in connection with the TaskOpus Services from publicly and commercially available sources, TaskOpus Affiliates, business partners (such as social networking services with which you engage), and, if applicable to you, the third-party provider of your subscription (such as your employer or educational institution). Such personal data may include:
Purchasing data, including information about your transactions and purchase history, membership in loyalty programs or information about advertisements you have seen or acted upon, including your interaction with advertisers’ products and services;
Demographic data, such as gender, age range, educational level, household income range;
Occupational data, such as profession, position, title and industry;
Preferences and shopping interests;
Geolocation data; and
Your activities on other Internet sites or mobile apps, such as information about content, products, services or advertisements you have seen or interacted with, including the content, products or services of our advertisers.
If you log in with or connect a social networking profile (e.g., Facebook) with a TaskOpus Service, we may obtain information about you, such as your user ID or user name and other data you have permitted those networks to share with us consistent with your privacy settings on the applicable social networking service.
1.4 Data Collected by Automated Means Through Our Services and Acquisition of Usage Information:
Our website and applications are designed to gather non-identifiable information, including but not limited to IP addresses, browser specifications, device particulars, and patterns of usage. This data is instrumental in facilitating trend analysis, administering services, and enhancing overall user experience, all in accordance with pertinent legal regulations and contractual obligations.
We gather by automated means (such as cookies, web beacons, web server logs and similar technologies) certain information through the TaskOpus Services. Such data may include:
Your IP address;
Device information, such as unique identifier and connection information, including mobile device advertising IDs (e.g., Apple IDFA or Google AAID);
Your device type and settings, software used, browser type and operating system;
Language preferences;
Viewing behavior, including the content you view and for how long;
Web pages and advertisements you view and links you click on within, and search queries you may have run on, the TaskOpus Services;
Other usage data, such as the websites or other services you visited before visiting the TaskOpus Services (referring URL), access times and other details about your use and interactions on our Services;
Location information, including the city, state and zip code associated with your IP address, information derived through wifi triangulation, and precise location information from GPS-based functionality on your mobile apps, with your consent; and
Your phone number and mobile carrier details in connection with some of our mobile apps.
For more information on the various types of automated means we use to gather information, please see our Cookie Notice.
2. Utilization of Personal Data
2.1 Service Provision: To Provide and Manage the TaskOpus Services
TaskOpus employs various measures to effectively provide and manage its services, ensuring a seamless user experience and compliance with regulatory mandates and contractual obligations. These actions include:
Processing subscriptions, transactions, and fulfilling user requests.
Creating and managing online accounts for users.
Offering customer support via online chat or chatbot, and promptly responding to inquiries.
Sending relevant information about user transactions and relationships with TaskOpus.
Providing technical support to address any issues users may encounter.
Personalizing content and suggestions based on user activity, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
Conducting research to gather insights and potentially develop new articles or features.
Administering participation in online games, sweepstakes, contests, promotions, special events, rewards programs, surveys, and market research initiatives.
Sending promotional materials, alerts regarding available offers, product or service information, events, and other communications, including via text/SMS messages if users opt in to receive such messages.
Allowing users to sign in to multiple TaskOpus or TaskOpus Affiliate websites or apps with the same user ID, streamlining access and enhancing convenience.
In executing these actions, TaskOpus ensures the lawful employment of personal data provided by users, including identity authentication, account administration, and addressing inquiries, all in accordance with relevant legal regulations and contractual commitments.
2.2 Measurement, Improvement, and Tailoring of User Interaction:
TaskOpus implements a range of strategic approaches to measure, enhance, and customize user interaction with its platforms, ensuring an optimized user experience while adhering to pertinent legal and contractual obligations. These strategies encompass:
Operational evaluation and enhancement of business processes, including the development, refinement, and analysis of services, as well as the management of communications and internal functions such as data analytics, accounting, and auditing.
Systematic monitoring and analysis of user engagement across TaskOpus platforms to inform strategic adjustments, improvements, and decision-making regarding marketing initiatives and pricing structures.
Ethical and lawful utilization of user data to personalize interactions with TaskOpus platforms, discern individual preferences, and refine platform functionality and content to align with user needs and expectations.
Adherence to legally sanctioned methodologies, including behavioral analysis, research initiatives, and the solicitation of user feedback, all aimed at optimizing user experience within the framework of statutory and contractual requirements.
Through the implementation of these strategies, TaskOpus maintains a commitment to delivering a user-centric platform experience characterized by seamlessness, personalization, and compliance with regulatory standards.
2.3 Adherence to Legal Requirements:
We may legitimately employ and disclose your information to adhere to pertinent laws, regulations, or legal imperatives, and to safeguard our rights, safety, or property interests. Such utilization aligns with legal mandates and contractual stipulations, ensuring compliance while safeguarding user interests.
2.4 Facilitate Personalized Advertising (also known as Targeted Advertising)
As delineated in this Privacy Notice and our Cookie Notice, TaskOpus, along with our third-party service providers, may gather information regarding your online activities to furnish you with advertisements tailored to your specific interests in products and services. Additionally, we collaborate with third-party online advertising companies, advertisers, and ad networks to refine our messaging to visitors through both interest-based and contextual means. These external entities may collect data regarding your interactions not only with TaskOpus services but also with other websites or applications, including offline purchases, for the purpose of delivering personalized advertisements. This data is utilized by these networks to display advertisements on TaskOpus services or other third-party platforms that align with your individual interests. Furthermore, this information aids us in evaluating the efficacy of our marketing endeavours.
In compliance with applicable legislation, we will seek your consent before utilizing your information for interest-based advertising. For guidance on how to opt out of online interest-based advertising, or targeted advertising as it may be termed in certain jurisdictions, kindly refer to the instructions provided in the Your Choices and Rights section below.
2.5 To Protect The Rights of Taskopus:
Taskopus may use your personal data as we believe to be necessary or appropriate in order to do following:
TaskOpus prioritizes the protection of stakeholders' rights and interests, including users and the broader community.
Personal data may be utilized to prevent fraud, identify unlawful activities, and mitigate potential liabilities.
Ensuring the privacy, safety, and security of users, employees, agents, and the TaskOpus platform remains a top priority.
Compliance with legal requirements, industry standards, contractual obligations, and terms of service is diligently upheld.
TaskOpus remains responsive to inquiries from third parties, including law enforcement authorities, demonstrating a commitment to collaboration and accountability.
Information obtained from users may be combined for various purposes outlined in this section, promoting a holistic approach to data management.
Clear and concise privacy notices are provided to users at the time of data collection, fostering transparency and informed decision-making regarding the use of personal information.
TaskOpus aims to cultivate trust and confidence among users by upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and legal compliance.
3. Cookies, Web Beacons, and Comparable Technologies
3.1 Employment of Cookies:
We lawfully deploy cookies, web beacons, and akin technologies to gather insights into your utilization of our websites and applications. These technological instruments are instrumental in augmenting browsing experiences, preserving preferences, and scrutinizing usage trends. Users retain the prerogative to manage cookie preferences through their browser configurations.
3.2 Utilization of Third-Party Analytics:
We may lawfully engage third-party analytics tools utilizing cookies and tracking mechanisms to amass data concerning website and application usage. Such data acquisition aids in comprehending user conduct, refining service delivery, and tailoring user experiences within the boundaries of statutory and contractual stipulations.
3.3 Advertising Endeavours:
Collaborations with advertising partners may occur, wherein cookies and analogous technologies are employed to dispense personalized advertising across our platforms or affiliated third-party websites. This collaborative venture permits advertising networks to curate advertisements based on user inclinations and predilections.
3.4 Consent and Relinquishment:
By engaging with our platforms, users consent to the utilization of cookies and similar technologies as expounded in this Privacy and Cookie Policy. Notably, users reserve the right to regulate or decline certain tracking technologies via browser configurations, albeit cognizant that such actions may impact platform functionality.
4. Sharing and Storage of Information
4.1. Engagement of Third-Party Service Providers:
TaskOpus may lawfully disclose personal information to third-party service providers or contractors to further service provision.
These entities are contractually obligated to uphold the privacy and security standards pertaining to user information.
4.2. Aggregated or De-identified Data:
TaskOpus may aggregate or de-identify personal data for statistical, research, or analytical purposes.
Such anonymized information, devoid of individual identification, may be shared with third parties for various objectives.
4.3. Data Transfers:
Personal information may be lawfully transferred to servers situated beyond Canadian borders for processing and storage.
TaskOpus undertakes appropriate measures to safeguard user information and adhere to relevant data protection statutes governing cross-border data transfers.
4.4. Data Preservation:
Personal data is retained for durations necessary to fulfill the objectives outlined in the Privacy and Cookie Policy unless compelled by legal mandates to retain such information for extended periods.
4.5. Third-Party Links and Services:
TaskOpus platforms may contain hyperlinks directing users to third-party websites or services not under the auspices of TaskOpus.
Users are advised to review the privacy policies of such entities before divulging personal information, as TaskOpus bears no responsibility for the handling of data on third-party platforms.
4.6. Specific Categories of Data Sharing (as per Taskopus Policy):
TaskOpus may share personal data with various entities for specific purposes, including but not limited to:
Subsidiaries and affiliated businesses.
Subscription/access providers.
Service providers.
Business partners for co-branded services.
Third parties for direct marketing.
Social networking services.
Legal requirements and proceedings.
Corporate transactions.
Protection of services and users.
This structured framework outlines TaskOpus's approach to data sharing, encompassing the engagement of third-party service providers, handling of aggregated or de-identified data, cross-border data transfers, data preservation practices, cautionary measures regarding third-party links, and specific categories of data sharing activities.
5. Your Choices and Rights Regarding Personal Data
5.1 Your Choices:
5.1.1 Email Communications:
You have the option to manage your email preferences, including opting out of marketing emails, through your account settings or by using the provided link in marketing communications. Please note that essential account-related or transactional emails may still be sent. You retain the lawful prerogative to opt out of receiving promotional emails by adhering to the instructions furnished or by directly contacting us. It is important to note that notwithstanding your choice to opt out of promotional correspondence, non-promotional emails pertinent to your account or transactions may continue to be dispatched.
5.1.2 Push Notifications and Text Messages:
Adjust push notification settings on your mobile device or within our app to control the receipt of notifications. You can also opt out of receiving text message alerts by following the instructions provided in received messages.
5.1.3 Sharing Print Customer Information:
TaskOpus respects your privacy preferences. If you are a print subscriber, you can choose to opt out of sharing your print mailing address with unaffiliated third parties for direct marketing purposes by reaching out to our Customer Service team.
5.1.4 Browser Controls:
Manage your cookie preferences and similar technologies on your computer or mobile device. For detailed information and to adjust settings, please refer to our Cookie Notice.
5.1.5 Mobile App Privacy Settings:
Customize your privacy settings within TaskOpus mobile apps or on your mobile device to ensure they align with your preferences.
5.2. Your Rights:
5.2.1 Access, Rectification, and Consent Withdrawal:
You have the right to access, correct, or update your personal data at any time. Additionally, you can withdraw consent for certain data processing activities. Online subscribers and registered users can conveniently access their personal data by signing into their accounts.
5.2.2 Deletion:
Should you wish to delete your data under certain circumstances, TaskOpus will respond promptly in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Please note that some data may be exempt from deletion, and such requests may impact your access to our services.
Conclusion:
TaskOpus prioritizes transparency and empowers users to make informed decisions about their personal data. We encourage you to utilize the provided options to tailor your privacy preferences according to your needs and preferences.
6. Security
6.1 Implementation of Adequate Security Measures:
TaskOpus is committed to implementing and upholding adequate security measures aimed at safeguarding personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures will be aligned with prevailing industry standards and pertinent legislative mandates.
6.2 Inherent Limitations of Security Measures: It is duly recognized that despite the implementation of robust security protocols, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can be deemed entirely infallible. As such, TaskOpus acknowledges the inherent limitations in ensuring absolute security against all risks associated with the transmission and storage of data.
7. Updates to this Policy
7.1 Alterations to Privacy and Cookie Policy:
TaskOpus retains the prerogative to amend, revise, or update this Privacy and Cookie Policy at its sole discretion, without prior notification, to align with alterations in its operational practices, legal obligations, or industry norms.
7.2 Notification of Policy Amendments:
Any revisions to this Policy shall take effect immediately upon publication on the TaskOpus website. Users are advised to periodically review this Policy to remain apprised of any modifications.
8. Consent and Collection of Personal Information
8.1 Acknowledgment and Consent to Data Collection:
By accessing or utilizing the TaskOpus platforms, users explicitly acknowledge and consent to the collection, processing, utilization, and disclosure of their personal information, as delineated in the provisions of this Privacy and Cookie Policy. Some browsers or other tools include “Do Not Track” (DNT) features which, when turned on, send a signal to websites you visit indicating you do not wish to be tracked across websites over time. However, since no technology standard for DNT signals has been developed or adopted to date, Taskopus does not currently respond to DNT signals.
8.2 Legal Grounds for Processing:
TaskOpus adheres to user consent as the lawful basis for processing personal data, unless an alternative lawful basis for processing is identified pursuant to applicable data protection statutes. At TaskOpus, we prioritize the security and protection of your personal data. It's important to note that your information may be stored, processed, and transferred to various countries, including Canada, where we operate facilities or engage service providers. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
In some cases, we may use an unaffiliated payment service to allow you to purchase a product or service or make payments (“Payment Service”). If you wish to purchase a product or service or make a payment, in such a case, you will be directed to a Payment Service webpage. Any information that you provide to a Payment Service will be subject to the applicable Payment Service’s privacy notice, rather than this Privacy Notice. We have no control over, and are not responsible for, any Payment Service’s use of information collected through any Payment Service.
As a user of TaskOpus located outside the United States or the country where your information may be transferred, you understand and, as permitted under applicable law, consent to the processing of your personal data in the United States or any other relevant country. Rest assured, we adhere to strict privacy standards and will safeguard your data as outlined in our Privacy Notices.
When your data is transferred, we ensure that it receives the same level of protection as described in our privacy policies. Your privacy and security remain our utmost priority throughout all data processing activities.
8.3 Links to Affiliates and Third-Party Sites or Apps
TaskOpus may provide links to websites or applications operated by third parties, and may display advertisements or offer content, special offers, functionalities, games, or applications developed and maintained by third parties ("Linked Services"). These Linked Services may utilize frames, tools, or plug-ins to collect information about you and your interactions with these features.
Please note that some of these third-party sites may feature TaskOpus branding, despite being independently operated and maintained.
TaskOpus does not control or oversee the privacy practices of such third-party entities. Therefore, once you navigate away from TaskOpus or interact with an advertisement, special offer, or Linked Service, we advise you to review the respective third-party privacy notices for understanding their data handling practices.
9. Contact Us:
9.1 Contact Information:
Users are encouraged to reach out to TaskOpus for any inquiries, concerns, or requests pertaining to this Privacy and Cookie Policy or the handling of personal information. Contact details can be found on the TaskOpus website or within the platforms or please contact our privacy team at [email protected].
9.2 Effective Date of Policy:
This Privacy and Cookie Policy is deemed effective as of the date stated herein and applies universally to all users of TaskOpus platforms, unless expressly specified otherwise. The continued utilization of the platforms subsequent to any modifications to this Policy shall be construed as tacit acceptance of the updated terms by the users.
This delineation aims to ensure formal communication channels for users to engage with TaskOpus regarding privacy matters, while also emphasizing the imperative of compliance with the stipulated policies by all platform users.