Privacy Policy

1. Who Are We and What Do We Do?

Welcome to SkipThePrices.com (“we,” “our,” or “the Platform”). Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our services.

By accessing or using SkipThePrices.com, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you must discontinue your use of the Platform immediately.

For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at admin@skiptheprices.com.

2. Acceptance of Privacy Policy

By accessing, using, posting, or interacting with SkipThePrices.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not accept this Privacy Policy, you are not authorized to use the Platform and must discontinue its use immediately.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in three main ways:

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you interact with the Platform, you may provide:

• Your unique username, email address, and password.
• Verification data, such as government-issued IDs (if required for specific features or to comply with legal obligations).
• Payment information for premium features (processed securely via trusted third-party providers using industry-standard encryption).
• Profile details, including photos, descriptions, and social media links.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Platform, including:

• Usage Information: Pages viewed, search terms, and interactions with other users.
• Device Information: Hardware model, operating system, browser type, IP address, and mobile network data.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Tracking technologies such as cookies, web beacons, and pixels to enhance your user experience and for analytical purposes (see our Cookie Policy for details).
• Log Information: Access times, activity logs, and error reports.

3.3 Information from Third Parties

We may collect information about you from:

• Referral sources or other users of the Platform (only with your consent or if legally permissible).
• Third-party service providers, such as payment processors or advertisers (in accordance with their privacy policies).
• Publicly available sources, where legally permissible.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. To provide, personalize, and enhance your experience on the Platform.
2. To facilitate account creation, communication, and transactions.
3. To monitor compliance with our Terms of Service and ensure user safety.
4. To comply with legal obligations, including fraud prevention and regulatory requirements.
5. To send you promotional offers or updates (only if you opt-in to receive such communications).
6. For internal analytics and research to improve the Platform.
7. To conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to evaluate and mitigate risks associated with data processing activities.
8. To uphold our legitimate interests, such as improving services, fraud prevention, and network security, while balancing these interests against your rights.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information under these circumstances:

1. Service Providers: Third-party vendors providing payment processing, hosting, customer support, data analytics, and other essential services (these providers are contractually obligated to protect your data).
2. Legal Requirements: To comply with subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.
3. Platform Safety: To investigate and respond to violations of our Terms of Service or unlawful activity.
4. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business (subject to appropriate confidentiality agreements).
5. Third-Party Vendor Audits: We conduct regular audits and compliance checks to ensure third parties adhere to data protection laws.

We do not sell personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Retention and Security of Information

6.1 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

1. Provide the services you have requested.
2. Comply with legal obligations, including record-keeping (e.g., financial records for tax purposes).
3. Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.

Specific retention periods:

• Account Information: Retained as long as your account is active and for up to 2 years after account deletion, unless legal obligations require otherwise.
• Payment Information: Retained as required by applicable payment processing regulations.
• Usage Data: Retained for analytical purposes for up to 1 year.

6.2 Security Measures

We employ robust technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols (e.g., TLS, AES-256).
• Secure storage on servers with restricted access.
• Regular security assessments, penetration testing, and advanced threat detection systems.
• Access controls, staff training, and authentication mechanisms.

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. Use the Platform at your own risk.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

1. Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of the information we hold about you.
2. Data Portability: Receive a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
3. Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements).
4. Opt-Out: Manage your preferences for promotional communications.
5. Complaints: Lodge complaints with data protection authorities if you believe your rights are being violated.
6. Restrict Processing: Request restrictions on how we process your personal data.
7. Minimization: Request that we collect and store only the data strictly necessary for the services you use.

To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@skiptheprices.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

1. Understand user behavior and preferences.
2. Improve website functionality and security.
3. Deliver personalized content and advertisements.

Refer to our Cookie Policy for detailed information about managing cookies.

9. Data Breach Response Policy

In the event of a data breach:

1. We will notify affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by law.
2. Provide details of the breach, including the nature of the compromised data and steps users should take to protect themselves.
3. Implement measures to prevent future breaches.

10. Children’s Privacy

SkipThePrices.com is an adult-oriented platform. We do not knowingly collect or store information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we discover that a user is underage, we will take immediate action to remove their account and data.

11. Links to External Sites

Our Platform may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be stored or processed in countries outside of your jurisdiction. By using our Platform, you consent to such data transfers, subject to safeguards as required by applicable laws. For transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.

13. Policy Reviews and Updates

We commit to conducting annual reviews of this Privacy Policy to ensure alignment with evolving laws and industry standards. Significant updates will be communicated to users via the Platform or email. Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: admin@skiptheprices.com

Last Revised: [Jan 1st 2025]