Understanding Our Privacy Practices

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Understanding Our Privacy Practices

This is the Policy that outlines how and when Colosseumstrength.com uses and shares your information when you use our Website at www.colosseumstrength.com (the “Website”), as well as all related software, tools, systems, programs and other services provided by us (collectively, together with the Website, our “Service”). This Policy also describes our use and disclosure of that information.

By using our Service, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in accordance with this Policy. This Policy is incorporated by reference into the BM Terms of Service www.colosseumstrength.com and subject to the provisions of the Terms of Service.

Personal Data

The term “Personal Information” in this Policy refers to information that identifies an individual end user of the Service, such as a person’s name, address, telephone number, or e-mail address. Personal Information also includes information about an individual’s activities, such as their activity on our Service, and demographic information, such as date of birth, gender, geographic area, and preferences, when any of this information is linked to Personal Information that identifies that individual.

On the other hand, Personal Information does not include “aggregate” or other non-personally identifiable information. Aggregate information is information that we collect about a group or category of products, services, or users that is not personally identifiable or from which individual identities are removed. We may use and disclose aggregate information, and other non-personally identifiable information, for various purposes.

Data Collection Process

Collection of User-Provided Data

We collect Personal Information from our users in various ways on our Service, such as:

  • E-mail Newsletters: We may provide e-mail newsletters with information and announcements about BM from time to time on our Service. If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your e-mail address. You can choose to opt-out of receiving these e-mails.
  • Downloads, User Accounts, and Profiles: Our Service or third-party providers may allow you to download BM software, create a BM account, or create and update a user profile on the Service. If we offer these functionalities, we collect Personal Information that you provide while using them. This information may include your name, contact information, system information, as well as information about your interests, preferences, and future needs. We may require some personal information for you to download our software, register for an account, or create a profile, while some may be optional. If your user profile is public, we will share your Personal Information in your user profile with others in your organization.
  • Integrated Service: You may have the option to access or register for the Service using your usernames and passwords for certain third-party services (each an “Integrated Service”), such as Facebook Connect. By doing this, you authorize us to access and store the credentials you provide, as well as your name, email address(es), date of birth, gender, current city, profile picture URL, and other information that the Integrated Service makes available to us, and to use and disclose it in accordance with this Policy. You should review your privacy settings for each Integrated Service, such as Facebook Connect, to understand and modify the information sent to us. Please review each Integrated Service’s terms of use and privacy policies carefully before using their services and connecting to our Service.

Publicly Accessible Features

Our Service provides interactive functionality that enables you to communicate with other users, upload User Content, post comments, participate in surveys, and engage with the Service and other users. When you use interactive features on our Service that request or allow you to provide personal information, we collect the Personal Information you provide while using these features. However, you should be aware that any information you provide in non-private areas of the Service, such as chat sessions, message boards, email exchanges, or newsgroups, may be accessed, collected, and used by others who access those areas. This information is not considered Personal Information under this Policy. If you wish to have your Personal Information removed from these areas, please contact us. We may not always be able to remove your Personal Information, and if that is the case, we will inform you and explain why.

Interaction

When you contact us through email, contact form, mail, fax, or other means, we collect your Personal Information and associated information from your correspondence. We use this information to respond to your message and to improve our Service.

Marketing Campaigns

On our Service, we or our advertisers and business partners may conduct special contests, sweepstakes, and promotions that our users can participate in. Some of these promotions may be co-branded with one of our advertisers or business partners. If that’s the case, the third-party partner may collect your Personal Information directly on their website or other online service and share it with us. The privacy policy or policies governing the collection of such personal information will be stated in the promotion.

Statistical Analysis

It is common for websites to collect certain information about visitors, such as their IP address and domain name, in order to compile statistics and improve content. BM is no exception, and we use this information solely for statistical purposes, such as examining page impressions and unique visitors.

To better understand how our site is used and to improve our content, we also use Google Analytics. Google Analytics may collect certain information about your browser and IP address, but this information is always anonymized and we do not have access to any IP information in Google Analytics. Google Analytics may use cookies to determine if you have visited our site before, but it does not associate any user-identifiable information with your visit.

If you prefer not to be counted in Google Analytics, you can opt out by installing the browser add-on made by Google or by using the Do Not Track feature of your browser.

Online Marketing and Web Cookies

As a user, you have the ability to control cookies through your web browser settings. You can choose to accept or decline cookies on a case-by-case basis, or to block all cookies altogether. The steps for modifying cookie settings vary depending on the web browser you use. Here are instructions for some popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Click on the three dots in the top right corner, then click on “Settings” > “Privacy and Security” > “Cookies and other site data” > “Allow all cookies” or “Block third-party cookies in Incognito”.
  • Safari: Click on “Safari” > “Preferences” > “Privacy” > “Cookies and website data” > “Always block”, “Allow from current website only”, or “Allow from websites I visit”.
  • Firefox: Click on the three lines in the top right corner, then click on “Options” > “Privacy & Security” > “Cookies and Site Data” > “Accept cookies and site data” or “Block cookies and site data”.
  • Edge: Click on the three dots in the top right corner, then click on “Settings” > “Privacy, search, and services” > “Cookies and site permissions” > “Allow all cookies” or “Block all cookies”.

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact the functionality and user experience of certain websites.

Mandatory Cookies

It’s important to note that while some cookies may be necessary for certain operations and features on the website, such as facilitating the visitor’s experience, other cookies may be used for advertising and marketing purposes. These cookies may track user behavior and interests in order to display targeted ads. Users have the option to control cookie use in their web browser settings, and can choose to block all cookies or selectively block certain cookies.

Allied Enterprises

At BM, our revenue is generated through affiliate marketing. This means that we receive a commission when you make a purchase through any link on our website that directs you to a retailer’s website. The retailers provide us with information about the products that are purchased, but this data is never presented in a way that connects it to individual users. For instance, if you make a purchase through Amazon, please refer to their Privacy Notice to learn about how your personal information is used by Amazon and the options available for managing that information.

Passive Data Gathering Techniques

When you visit our Service, some information is collected automatically. For example, when you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information, which may include your browser’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, your browser type, the nature of the device from which you are visiting the Service (e.g., a personal computer or a mobile device), the identifier for any handheld or mobile device that you may be using, the Web site that you visited immediately prior to accessing any Web-based Service, the actions you take on our Service, and the content, features, and activities that you access and participate in on our Service. We also may collect information regarding your interaction with e-mail messages, such as whether you opened, clicked on, or forwarded a message.

We may collect this information passively using technologies such as standard server logs, cookies, and clear GIFs (also known as “Web beacons”). We use passively-collected information to administer, operate, and improve the Website and our other services and systems, to improve the effectiveness of advertising on our Service, and to provide advertisements and other content that is tailored to you. If we link or associate any information gathered through passive means with Personal Information, or if applicable laws require us to treat any information gathered through passive means as Personal Information, we treat the combined information as Personal Information under this Policy. Otherwise, we use and disclose information collected by passive means in aggregate form or otherwise in a non-personally identifiable form.

Also, please be aware that third parties, such as companies displaying advertisements on the Service, or sites or services provided by third parties (“Third-Party Sites”) that may be linked to or from the Service, may set cookies on your hard drive or use other means of passively collecting information about your use of their services, Third-Party Sites or content. We do not have access to, or control over, these third-party means of passive data collection.

Data from Alternative Sources

We may receive information about you, including Personal Information, from third parties (e.g. opt-in lists where you have requested information about BM or the Service while visiting a Third-Party Site). We may combine this information with other Personal Information we maintain about you. If we do so, this Policy governs any combined information that we maintain in personally identifiable format.

Handling of Private Data

The Personal Information that you provide to us is utilized for various purposes. Firstly, we use it to furnish you with the services and information that you have requested. Additionally, we leverage your Personal Information to enhance, operate, and maintain our Service and other systems. This includes analyzing and troubleshooting issues, preventing fraudulent use of our systems, and taking action against activities that may contravene our Terms of Service or applicable law. We also employ your Personal Information to personalize advertisements, content, and other elements of your Service experience, keep a record of our interactions with you, and for administrative purposes like contacting you regarding administrative information or notices. Moreover, we may use your Personal Information to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements with you, and for other purposes that we may disclose to you at the time we request your information and subject to your consent.

In addition to the aforementioned purposes, we may use your Personal Information to communicate with you about products, services, and offers that we believe may be of interest to you, whether these are from us or from third-party providers. However, we provide you with the option to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us, as detailed in the “Choice” section below.

Release of Private Data

We are committed to protecting your privacy and will not share the Personal Information collected on our Service with third parties without your consent, except as outlined in this Policy. However, we may disclose your Personal Information to third parties in the following instances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To our service providers and subcontractors who assist us in delivering our Service or who perform other business functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, analytics, marketing)
  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes (e.g., subpoenas, warrants, court orders)
  • To investigate, prevent, or take action regarding suspected or actual illegal activities, fraud, or security breaches
  • To protect and defend our rights, property, or interests, including enforcing our Terms of Service
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, consolidation, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, we may transfer or disclose your Personal Information to the acquiring entity or third parties involved in the transaction.

Please note that the third parties to whom we disclose your Personal Information may be located in countries other than your own, and may have different data protection laws. Nonetheless, we will take appropriate measures to safeguard your Personal Information in accordance with this Policy.

Service Vendors

To effectively deliver our services, we may need to disclose your Personal Information to third-party service providers, such as value-added resellers, payment processors, and vendors that provide data storage and processing facilities. We ensure that we only provide these service providers with the minimum Personal Information necessary for them to perform their functions, and we require them to maintain the confidentiality of the Personal Information they receive.

Community Spaces

Our Service may provide features that allow you to upload, post, or transmit User Content to public areas of the Service, such as content posted in a public profile. Please be aware that any Personal Information included within User Content will be accessible to other users of the Service.

By including Personal Information in User Content, you assume sole responsibility for any associated risks. Although we may offer privacy options that restrict access to certain types of Personal Information within User Content, no security measures are infallible or perfect. Moreover, even after you remove information posted on the Service, it may still be accessible through caching and archiving services or other third-party storage, and unauthorized persons may have accessed, viewed, or used your Personal Information.

Therefore, we cannot guarantee that any Personal Information you provide in connection with our Service will remain confidential or secure. It is important that you exercise caution when sharing Personal Information and that you familiarize yourself with our policies and procedures for using and protecting Personal Information

Corporate Transitions

We may need to disclose or transfer information about our users, including Personal Information, in the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of company assets, debt financing, or similar transaction, as well as in the event of an insolvency, bankruptcy, or receivership.

Such disclosure or transfer may involve the transfer of Personal Information to an acquirer, successor, or assignee as one of our business assets. In these circumstances, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that the Personal Information is protected and used in a manner consistent with this Policy and applicable laws and regulations.

By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree that we may transfer your Personal Information in the event of such a transaction, and that any acquirer, successor, or assignee will be bound by the terms of this Policy with respect to your Personal Information. If we make any material changes to the way we handle your Personal Information in connection with such a transaction, we will notify you and provide you with an opportunity to opt-out of such new practices.

Safeguarding Our Interests

In addition to the circumstances described above, we may disclose Personal Information if we believe it is legally required or necessary to protect our rights or property, or the rights or property of others. This may include enforcing our agreements with you, or taking action to prevent or address fraudulent or illegal activities.

We may also disclose Personal Information to protect the safety and security of our Service and its users, or to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

We will take reasonable steps to ensure that any such disclosures are made only when necessary and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. However, we cannot guarantee that any such disclosures will not be made in error or without your knowledge or consent.

Event and Conference Sponsors

We share your Personal Information with event or conference sponsors, but do not sell it to third parties. We also share it with service providers as needed, in compliance with laws and regulations.

ChoiceYou can unsubscribe from commercial email from us by following the instructions in the email or by sending a request to [email protected] or writing to us. Please note that it may take up to ten business days to process your opt-out request, and you may receive commercial emails during that period. You will still receive administrative messages from us even after opting out of commercial messages.

Access

You can access and update your Personal Information on our Service by logging in to your account settings. If you want to access or amend other Personal Information we hold about you, you can contact us at [email protected] or using the contact information provided below. If you request to delete your account, we will do so within a reasonable time, but may retain some of your Personal Information to comply with legal obligations or for legitimate reasons.

The Service may include links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not operated by us. This Policy does not apply to any information you disclose while using these third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites, products, or services. Please review their privacy policies before providing any Personal Information.

Children

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from such children. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activities and to contact us at [email protected] if they believe we have collected Personal Information from a child under 13.

International Visitors

When you use the Service from outside the U.S., your Personal Information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S. You agree to this transfer, storage, and processing by providing your Personal Information to us. We may also transfer your data from the U.S. to other countries or regions for processing and storage, which may have different privacy and data security laws than your own region.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information from accidental loss, disclosure, misuse, and destruction. However, no data security measures can be guaranteed to be completely effective. Therefore, you transmit information to us at your own risk. It is your responsibility to choose a secure password and never disclose it to third parties. You are responsible for all actions taken through your account or user profile, and should immediately change your password if it has been compromised.

Updates to this Policy

We may update this Policy and will revise the “last updated” date accordingly. Your continued use of our Service after any changes will be subject to the updated policy. If we make changes that are less restrictive in how we use or disclose your Personal Information, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you and obtain your consent prior to applying the change to any Personal Information collected prior to the effective date. We recommend you periodically review this Policy to stay informed about how we handle Personal Information.

The Website uses Mediavine for third-party interest-based advertising. Cookies are used to remember your browsing activity on the Website, and both first and third-party cookies may be used for advertising and analytics. If you reject cookies, you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website’s content and features. Personalized ads may collect data such as IP address, operating system type, device type, language, web browser type, and email (in hashed form). Mediavine Partners may use this data to link to other end-user information they have collected independently to deliver targeted ads. Users can opt-out of data collection and targeted advertising through various websites and apps. For more information about Mediavine Partners’ data collection and privacy policies, please visit their website.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions or comments about this Policy, please contact us at [insert contact information such as email address or phone number]. We will do our best to respond to your inquiry in a timely and professional manner.

[email protected]