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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 28, 2023
This privacy policy ("Policy") covers the websites kissmetrics.io and app.kissmetrics.io (collectively, the "Website"), which are owned and operated by Sandstorm Analytics, Inc., dba Kissmetrics ("Kissmetrics," "we," "us," or "our"). This Policy describes how Kissmetrics collects and uses the personal information you provide on our Website. It also describes the choices available to you regarding our use of your personal information and how you can access and update this information.
Information Collection
From Website Visitors
We may collect the following information from visitors to our Website:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Website name and URL
- Credit card information
- Billing address
- Browser type, operating system, and IP address
- Pages accessed and timing of visits
- Referring sites and search queries
From Blog Users
We may collect the following information from users of the Kissmetrics Blog:
- Name and email address
- Website information
From Client Websites
Kissmetrics collects user activity data ("Client User Data") through tracking code placed on client websites. This may include personally identifiable information depending on client implementation.
Use of Information
For Website Visitors
We use the information collected from Website visitors for account registration, request fulfillment, service communication, billing, experience personalization, and marketing communications.
For Blog Users
We use the information collected from Blog users for webinar notifications and engagement analysis.
For Client Website Visitors
Data collected from visitors to client websites is analyzed exclusively for the specific client whose website collected it. Kissmetrics never sells or shares any Client User Data with individuals or companies other than the specific Client.
The company performs aggregate analysis for trend research but does not engage in behavioral advertising across multiple sites.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Cookie Usage
Kissmetrics uses cookies for visitor identification, usage analysis, preference tracking, and A/B testing. Users may reject cookies through browser settings, though this may prevent certain opt-out functionality from working properly.
Web Beacons
We use electronic images (web beacons) to track website visits and email engagement.
Third-Party Disclosure
Service Providers
Payment processors and hosting companies assist with technical operations under confidentiality obligations.
Client Partners
Information may be shared with partner program members who signed up clients, subject to contractual compliance requirements.
Legal Requirements
Data may be disclosed to comply with laws, enforce agreements, respond to legal requests, or protect rights and safety.
Change of Control
Upon acquisition, merger, or sale of assets, user information may transfer to the purchaser.
Privacy Controls
Account Access
Users may contact support@kissmetrics.io to review or update their information.
Email Opt-Out
You may unsubscribe via links in our messages or by contacting privacy@kissmetrics.io.
Do Not Track
Clients determine whether to honor browser Do Not Track signals for their own websites.
Service Opt-Out
Users may opt out of Kissmetrics tracking across all client websites using the provided mechanism, though results require browser cookies and device-specific activation.
Security
We implement reasonable security mechanisms including password-protected access, encryption, SSL protection, and public/private key systems. However, no security system is impenetrable and we cannot guarantee complete protection against all potential breaches.
Children
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We will delete any information discovered to have been collected from minors.
Policy Changes
Material modifications will receive notification via prominent announcement or direct contact to accounts. Changes become effective immediately for new users; existing users receive 14 days notice.
Privacy Shield Compliance
Kissmetrics has certified compliance with the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield frameworks regarding data collected from European Union and Swiss residents.
Your rights include:
- Access to information held about you
- Amendment or deletion of inaccurate data
- Opt-out of collection and third-party transfers
Complaints are resolved through our internal processes. Unresolved matters may be escalated to TRUSTe dispute resolution. Binding arbitration is available under certain conditions. The FTC has jurisdiction over unfair or deceptive practices claims.
Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us:
Email: privacy@kissmetrics.io
Mailing Address:
Sandstorm Analytics Privacy Office
2529 Central Avenue
St Petersburg, FL 33713
Response timeframe: 10-20 business days.