This Bluenumber® privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) describes how Bluenumber, its parent company, subsidiaries and affiliates (“Bluenumber”, “our”, “we” or “us”) collects, uses, shares, secures, and retains the personal information that you make available to us on www.bluenumber.com and its subdomains (the “Site” or “Sites”), related mobile applications, and other services (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy applies solely to information that we collect through or in connection with our Services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of companies other than Bluenumber, or to individuals that Bluenumber does not employ. We may update this Privacy Policy at any time by posting a new Privacy Policy to our Website at www.bluenumber.com. By using our Services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and to our separate Terms of Use.
Through our Services, Bluenumber empowers you to take control of your data pursuant to the GDPR. More generally, data subject control their own personal information on our Services, and we will not share their personal information with a third party unless consent is given.
Bluenumber itself may analyse and draw conclusions about any user’s personal or other information. In addition, we may share aggregated and/or deidentified data with third parties. Aggregated data is information that Bluenumber generates from individualized information but subsequently maintains and uses in a form that combines information about numerous individuals so that no individual can be identified. Examples include the number of users who live in a certain city, with specific gender and age group. De-identified information is information (including individualized information) from which Bluenumber has removed any data that personally identifies an individual. We may disclose aggregated or de-identified data derived from information about you to any third party. By registering for or using our Services you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of such aggregated and/or de-identified information as Bluenumber deems appropriate.
Our internal data protection resource is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. If you have any questions or concerns about Bluenumber’s policies or practices regarding Personal Data please email to info@bluenumber.org.
3.1. INFORMATION YOU VOLUNTARILY PROVIDE TO US
We collect personal information when you provide your Personal Data in order to be assigned our global unique identifier, the bluenumber (B#), or if you sign up to become a registered user of our Sites including our products and services operated by Bluenumber.
Personal Data collected by Bluenumber as part of our registration process, may include your first and last name, email address, business or home address, phone number and any other information we require to provide a service you requested or to support your use of our products or services.
If you submit personal information relating to third parties to us or to our service providers in connection with our products and services, you represent that you have the authority to do so and to permit us to use the information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
If you communicate or correspond with us by email or other forms of communication, we may collect the information you provide to us as part of those communications. For example, if you correspond with us through email, we may collect and store the email address you use to send the applicable correspondence and use it to respond to your inquiry, notify you of any publications or other services or keep a record of your complaint or enquiries.
This information is used to communicate with you, to design content and activities that we believe would be of interest to you. Bluenumber shall ensure this use of information will not violate any applicable laws or regulations in providing you access to Bluenumber’s products and services.
If you wish to opt-out of receiving these communications from us, please follow the instructions contained in an applicable communication you receive from us or submit a request to Info@bluenumber.org.
3.2. INFORMATION WE AUTOMATICALLY COLLECT FROM YOU
Bluenumber automatically collects your information when you use our Sites or Services. For example, if you access our Sites through a computer or mobile application, we will automatically collect information including but not limited to your browser type and version, computer and connection information, IP address, location of your mobile device and standard web log information pursuant to our Cookies Policy [insert hyperlink].
If you choose not to share your location details some or all of the features and functions of our Sites or Services may be affected. For instructions on changing the relevant settings, please contact your service provider or device manufacturer. Note that this information that we automatically collect from you is used to enhance the performance of our Sites.
Information that may be collected by cookies or tracking technology when you use our Sites may include, without limitation:
The collected information is to enhance our Sites’ performance and end user experience. You can set your browser to reject cookies or to notify you when you are sent a cookie. To learn more about your ability to manage cookies and web beacons, please consult the privacy features in your browser.
In addition, to find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
3.3. INFORMATION WE RECEIVED FROM THIRD PARTIES
We may combine the information we collect from you with information that we receive about you from other sources, such as public databases, certification bodies, business partners, third-party technological service providers such as supplier management systems as well as sensors, Bluetooth devices and near field communication technologies, joint marketing partners, social media platforms, people with whom you are connected on social media platforms, and other third parties.
2.4. INFORMATION COLLECTED BY THIRD PARTIES THROUGH THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND CONTENT
Our Sites may include links to other websites and other content from third-party businesses and can offer direct interaction with external websites, networks or platforms that are outside Bluenumber’s control. These third-party businesses may use cookies or other similar technology to collect information about you. Bluenumber does not have access to or control over these third parties or the cookies or other technologies that these third parties may use. We are not responsible for the security and privacy of the information collected by these third parties or the privacy practices of these third parties or the content on any third-party website. You are encouraged to review the privacy policies of the different websites you visit and of the advertisers whose ads you may choose to click while on our Sites.
4.1. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
Bluenumber uses personal information for the purposes described at the time of collection:
4.2. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION WITH THIRD PARTIES
Except as set forth in this Privacy Policy or when specifically agreed to by you, we will not disclose personal information we gather from you to third parties unless Bluenumber is required to share this information to complete your request or for legitimate business purposes. Bluenumber shares personal information in the following circumstances:
Where we do share your Personal Data with third parties, Bluenumber takes steps to ensure that they use appropriate safeguards to protect your Personal Data.
Bluenumber has its operations in different countries including the United States (US) and European Economic Area (“EEA”). As such, the data that we collect from you may be transferred to, and process at, a destination outside the US or EEA. By submitting your Personal Data, you agree to this transfer or processing. If this data is not processed and transferred, Bluenumber will not be able to execute a contract with you or you will not have access to any or all of the benefits and features associated with our Services.
Bluenumber endeavours to apply suitable safeguards to protect the privacy and security of your Personal Data and to use it only consistent with your relationship with Bluenumber and the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Bluenumber also minimises the risk to your rights and freedoms by not collecting or storing sensitive information about you.
If you reside within the EEA, our processing of your personal information will be legitimised as follows:
If you wish to confirm that Bluenumber is processing your Personal Data, or to have access to the Personal Data Bluenumber may have about you, or have other questions, please contact us at Info@bluenumber.org.
If your data was collected or processed, you have the following rights, subject to exceptions or requirements under current laws, including the GDPR:
In many countries (including US and EEA countries), you have a right to lodge a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority if you have concerns about how Bluenumber processes your personal data. When technically feasible, Bluenumber will, at your request, provide your Personal Data to you or transmit it directly to another controller. You have the right to receive your Personal Data in a structured and standard format.
In addition to the information contained in this Privacy Policy, you may be provided with additional and contextual information concerning particular services or the collection and processing of your personal data upon request.
In general, reasonable access to your personal data will be provided at no cost to B# holders, upon request made to Bluenumber via Info@bluenumber.org. Nevertheless, repeated requests to access your personal data may incur additional charges as administration fee, as provided in Art.15 of the EU GDPR policy https://gdpr-info.eu/art-15-gdpr/. If access cannot be provided within a reasonable time frame, Bluenumber will provide you with a date when the information will be provided. If for some reason access is denied, Bluenumber will provide an explanation as to why access has been denied.
7.1. Security of Your Information
Bluenumber uses reasonable physical, technical and administrative measures to safeguard personal information you provide through our Sites or in connection with Bluenumber’s products and services. Please be aware that no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. As a result, Bluenumber cannot guarantee or warrant the security of any information you transmit on or through our Sites and you do so at your own risk.
7.2. Data Storage and Retention
Your Personal Data is stored by Bluenumber on the secure cloud services Bluenumber engages. Bluenumber retains data for the duration of a business relationship with our client and otherwise as required under applicable law. Personal data will be kept for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which your Personal Data are processed. We will retain your Personal Data as long as you are a B# holder or user of Bluenumber Services so that we can provide these Services to you.
If you are located in the EEA, at the moment your B# is removed or you withdraw your consent for the processing of your personal information, all of your Personal Data that has been received and stored will be erased unless we are required to retain this Personal Data by law or to comply with our regulatory obligations. In such a case, we will only keep this Personal Data for as long as necessary. For more information on where and how long your Personal Data is stored, and for more information on your rights of erasure and portability, please contact us at Info@bluenumber.org.
If you want to opt-out of Bluenumber from sharing your information with third parties for their own marketing purposes, you can opt out by contacting Info@bluenumber.org.
Upon receipt, verification and confirmation of your opt-out request, Bluenumber will process the request and you will receive an email confirming that you have opted-out and that Bluenumber has stopped using or collecting your personal data as well as deleted it, if the data is no longer required by law.
Section 1798.83 of the California Civil Code requires selected businesses to disclose policies relating to the sharing of certain categories of your information with third parties. If you reside in California and have provided your information to Bluenumber, you may request information about our disclosures of certain categories of information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. Such requests must be submitted to us at Info@bluenumber.org.
Any requests pertaining to this Privacy Policy should be directed to Info@bluenumber.org. If you would like to modify the types of marketing email messages you receive from Bluenumber, you may do so by following the instructions within the body of any email message that you receive from us.
To help us keep your Personal Data up to date, or to request access to the Personal Data Bluenumber maintains about you, please email us at Info@bluenumber.org.
Bluenumber is not directed to children under the age of 16. Bluenumber does not knowingly collect personally identifiable data from persons under the age of 16 pursuant to the GDPR. If you are a parent of a child under 16, and you believe that your child has provided us with his or her information, please contact us at Info@bluenumber.org.
From time to time, Bluenumber may need to update or modify this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our business practices, data collection practices or organisation. We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time, for any reason, without notice to you, other than the posting of the amended Privacy Policy on our Sites, or, if you have provided your email address to us, sending you an email notifying you of the amended Privacy Policy. It is strongly recommended to check our Sites often, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the top. We will, in any case, not reduce your rights under this Privacy Policy without your explicit and informed consent. If you do not agree to the changes, you should discontinue your use of our Sites and cease providing personal information to us, prior to the time the modified Privacy Policy takes effect. If you continue using our Sites or provide Personal Data after the modified Privacy Policy takes effect, you will be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at Info@bluenumber.org.