PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated August 25, 2023

This privacy notice for Academic Special Assistant Portal ("we," "us," or "our"), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you:

  • Visit our website at http://www.asapstudies.com, or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice
  • Download and use our mobile application (ASAP Studies), or any other application of ours that links to this privacy notice
  • Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events

Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at http://www.asapstudies.com.

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

This summary provides key points from our privacy notice, but you can find out more details about any of these topics by clicking the link following each key point or by using our table of contents below to find the section you are looking for.

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal information you disclose to us

In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Services, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.

Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information.

Payment Data. We may collect data necessary to process your payment if you make purchases, such as your payment instrument number, and the security code associated with your payment instrument. All payment data is stored by Paystack.

You may find their privacy notice link(s) here.

Application Data. If you use our application(s), we also may collect the following information if you choose to provide us with access or permission:

  • Geolocation Information. We may request access or permission to track location-based information from your mobile device, either continuously or while you are using our mobile application(s), to provide certain location-based services. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you may do so in your device's settings.
  • Mobile Device Access. We may request access or permission to certain features from your mobile device, including your mobile device's storage, social media accounts, SMS messages, sensors, reminders, microphone, camera, calendar, and other features. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you may do so in your device's settings.
  • Mobile Device Data. We automatically collect device information (such as your mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer), operating system, version information and system configuration information, device and application identification numbers, browser type and version, hardware model Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, and Internet Protocol (IP) address (or proxy server). If you are using our application(s), we may also collect information about the phone network associated with your mobile device, your mobile device’s operating system or platform, the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device’s unique device ID, and information about the features of our application(s) you accessed.
  • Push Notifications. We may request to send you push notifications regarding your account or certain features of the application(s). If you wish to opt-out from receiving these types of communications, you may turn them off in your device's settings.

This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our application(s), for troubleshooting, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes. All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

Information automatically collected

In Short: Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our Services.

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

Information collected from other sources

In Short: We may collect limited data from public databases, marketing partners, and other outside sources.

In order to enhance our ability to provide relevant marketing, offers, and services to you and update our records, we may obtain information about you from other sources, such as public databases, joint marketing partners, affiliate programs, data providers, and from other third parties. This information includes mailing addresses, job titles, email addresses, phone numbers, intent data (or user behaviour data), Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, social media profiles, social media URLs, and custom profiles, for purposes of targeted advertising and event promotion.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and comply with the law. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent.

We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including:

  • To facilitate account creation and authentication and otherwise manage user accounts. We may process your information so you can create and log in to your account, as well as keep your account in working order.
  • To request feedback. We may process your information when necessary to request feedback and to contact you about your use of our Services.
  • To send you marketing and promotional communications. We may process the personal information you send to us for our marketing purposes if this is in accordance with your marketing preferences. You can opt out of our marketing emails at any time. For more information, see "WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?" below.
  • To deliver targeted advertising to you. We may process your information to develop and display personalized content and advertising tailored to your interests, location, and more.
  • To protect our Services. We may process your information as part of our efforts to keep our Services safe and secure, including fraud monitoring and prevention.
  • To identify usage trends. We may process information about how you use our Services to better understand how they are being used so we can improve them.
  • To determine the effectiveness of our marketing and promotional campaigns. We may process your information to better understand how to provide marketing and promotional campaigns that are most relevant to you.
  • To save or protect an individual's vital interest. We may process your information when necessary to save or protect an individual’s vital interest, such as to prevent harm.

3. DO WE RECEIVE ANY INFORMATION FROM THIRD PARTIES?

In Short: We may receive information about you from other sources.

We may receive information about you from other sources, such as third-party services, and combine that information with the information we collect through our Services. We do not control, supervise, or respond for how the third-party services process your personal information and any information requested by them is governed by their privacy policies.

4. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We process your information for various purposes, including to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, and comply with the law.

We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, including to:

  • Facilitate account creation and authentication
  • Request feedback and contact you
  • Send you marketing and promotional communications
  • Deliver targeted advertising to you
  • Protect our Services
  • Identify usage trends
  • Determine the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  • Save or protect an individual's vital interest

5. IN WHAT SITUATIONS AND WITH WHICH PARTIES DO WE SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION?

In Short: We share personal information with service providers, affiliates, and other parties in specific situations.

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.
  • With Affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this privacy notice.
  • With Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
  • With Other Users: When you share personal information or otherwise interact with public areas of our Services, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside the Services in perpetuity.
  • With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may share your personal information when we believe such disclosure is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, investigate fraud, or protect your vital interests or the vital interests of another person.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. IS YOUR INFORMATION TRANSFERRED INTERNATIONALLY?

In Short: We may transfer, store, and process your information in countries other than your own.

If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed by us in our facilities and by third parties with whom we may share your personal information (see "IN WHAT SITUATIONS AND WITH WHICH PARTIES DO WE SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION?" above), in other countries.

7. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law.

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).

8. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through organizational and technical security measures.

We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.

9. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In Short: You have rights that allow you greater access to and control over your personal information.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to request access to, rectification or erasure of your personal information, and the right to object to or restrict certain types of processing. You can make such requests by contacting us using the contact details provided below. If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Canada, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

10. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

In Short: We currently do not respond to Do-Not-Track signals.

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and applications include a Do-Not-Track ("DNT") feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At present, no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As a result, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online.

11. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In Short: Yes, if you are a resident of California, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information.

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request certain information about the personal information we have collected about you over the past 12 months. To make such a request, please contact us using the contact details provided below. California residents also have the right to request the deletion of their personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

12. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.

We may update this privacy notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

If you have questions or comments about this privacy notice, you may contact us by email at info@asapstudies.com or by post at:

Academic Special Assistant Portal
653 West Edger Linden, NJ 07036
United States

14. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

You have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please visit: http://www.asapstudies.com.