Welcome to FindManualsOnline’s Privacy Policy! This document outlines how we collect and use information from visitors to our site FindManualsOnline and users of our services and browser extension. Your privacy is important to us, so please read this policy carefully.
Overview of Services
You can sign up for emails and install our browser extension, providing manuals for various products. We may display third-party promotions, but your interaction with them is governed by their terms and privacy policies. FindManualsOnline takes no responsibility for, nor does it endorse, any Third Party Content or third-party offerings.
What Information Do We Collect?
We collect information you provide, your interaction with the extension, browser information, device details, and data from third parties. Aggregated data helps us understand user trends without revealing individual identities:
Information You Provide
This includes all the information you willingly share, such as your name, email address, social media details, phone number, demographic information, and similar details. You can provide this information through the Site, Extension, or by engaging with us online via the Contact Us page or user survey.
Extension InteractionsThis encompasses data associated with the Extension's unique identifier, how you engage with its features, the URLs and domain names of the websites you visit, the timing of your visits, and your general location (city, state, country, or zip code).
Browser Specifics
This relates to details about your browser type, language, settings, and data obtained from cookies.
Device Details
This includes information about your IP address, the type of device you utilize to access the Site or install the Extension, your operating system, device make and model, unique device identifiers, and your device's Internet Service Provider.
Information from External Sources
We may receive data from external entities, including providers of Third Party Content and our Service Providers. This information may cover details about your engagements with third parties via Third Party Content for reporting purposes. We manage this information following the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy and any additional limitations imposed by the third party.
Aggregated Information
To analyze user activity on FindManualsOnline and discern user patterns, we may combine information about your browser, device, and interactions with the Extension with data collected from other users. This aggregated information is anonymized, does not disclose your identity directly or indirectly, and cannot be traced back to you as an individual.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to improve our services, ensure security, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations. In business transitions, your information may be transferred. Your information is used as follows:
- Improving and Providing Services:
The information we collect is utilized to enhance and optimize the Site and Extension, enabling us to deliver improved services. We consistently update the features of the Extension, engage in ongoing research and development, analyze its performance, and tailor Third Party Content accessible through the Site and/or Extension.
- Security, Safety, and Dispute Resolution:
To secure the Site and/or Extension and ensure your safety, we use the gathered data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities, address any misuse or unauthorized access, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, mitigate legal liabilities, and safeguard the rights, property, and safety of all users and the public.
If you choose to subscribe to our emails or reach out to us with inquiries or concerns, the provided information is employed to respond to your communication and assist you accordingly.
In the event of a business transition, such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the assets. We will notify you through a prominent notice within this Privacy Policy about any changes in the ownership or control of your information.
- Compliance with Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your information when legally obligated, such as complying with a court order, enforcing our rights, or cooperating with legal proceedings or law enforcement investigations.
In certain circumstances, we may rely on your consent to use specific types of information for particular purposes. If applicable, you have the option to withdraw your consent by contacting our privacy team at .
Whom We Share Your Information WithWe share information with service providers, for legal compliance, with related companies, and with third-party partners under the following conditions:
- Collaboration with Service Providers:
We may engage in partnerships with third-party companies and consultants to assist us in various aspects of our business operations, ensuring the smooth functioning and management of the Site and Extension. These service providers may offer technical and developmental support for site maintenance and enhancement, contribute to both external and internal communications, and provide infrastructure services to effectively run our Site and Extension.
- Legal Obligations Disclosure:
When legally compelled, we may reveal your information to law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities, courts, emergency services, or other necessary third parties. This encompasses compliance with court orders, cooperation with police investigations, enforcement of our rights, and participation in legal proceedings.
- Sharing with Affiliated Companies:
We may share your information with our principals, employees, consultants, officers, directors, members, agents, subsidiaries, or affiliated companies, including our parent company and its related entities ("Related Companies"). These Related Companies may utilize the information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- Collaboration with Third-Party Partners:
We may share your information with third parties to provide you with Third Party Content and enhance its relevance.
In the event of a business transition, such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale to a third-party buyer, your information may be shared as part of the transaction.
Cookies and Similar TechnologiesWe use cookies and similar technologies to monitor, track, optimize, and personalize your online experience, through these technologies we can:
- Utilization of Internet Technologies:
We make use of widely-adopted Internet technologies, including cookies, scripts, web beacons, and similar tools, to collect information about you directly and indirectly. By employing these technologies, we achieve the following objectives:
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- Monitor, track, and optimize your interaction with our services.
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- Evaluate the performance of the Site and Extension to assess their effectiveness and implement ongoing improvements.
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- Personalize and enhance your online experience by presenting third-party content aligned with your interests.
- "Do Not Track" (DNT) Feature:
Your web browser may offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature, allowing you to communicate your preference not to be tracked across different websites and over time to website operators and web services, such as behavioral advertising services.
However, as there is no universally accepted interpretation of the DNT signal, our Extension currently does not act upon browser DNT signals. We are actively collaborating with the online industry to develop a shared understanding of how to handle DNT signals.
- Options to Decline Cookies:
You have the option to decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings or manually clearing cookies. For guidance on how to do this, refer to the following links for:
How Long Do We Keep Your Information?We keep your information for the duration necessary to fulfill purposes stated in this policy or as mandated by applicable laws.
How Do We Protect Your Information?We employ comprehensive security measures to protect your information, but no security is absolute. Users can discontinue information collection by uninstalling the extension.
Children's PrivacyOur services are not intended for individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with information, we will take immediate measures to remove it from our records. If you are under 18, we request that you refrain from using our Extension or Site.
Data Rights for California Residents
- California Resident Rights:
If you reside in California, you hold specific rights concerning your personal information under applicable data privacy laws. You have the authority to request the deletion of your personal information, access specific categories or pieces of personal data collected about you, and the right to be exempt from discriminatory actions.
To request or exercise these rights, you can do so by clicking
here. Please be aware that we must verify your identity before proceeding with your request.
- Opting Out for California Users:
If you are a California user, you can opt out of FindManualsOnline by clicking this
link. It's important to note that if you delete your cookies or begin using a new device, you must opt out again. Additionally, you can achieve the same opt-out effect by uninstalling the Extension. For instructions on how to uninstall, you can find them here.
- Authorized Agents for California Residents:
California residents can designate an authorized agent to act on their behalf when making requests. We will address and respond to requests from authorized agents, provided they furnish sufficient proof of authorization or power of attorney. For the request to be valid, it should be submitted using the same browser and device where the Extension is installed.
California "Shine the Light" RightsCalifornia users have the "Shine the Light" right, which allows them to inquire about disclosing their personal information for direct marketing purposes. Rest assured that without your explicit consent, we do not sell or share personal information with non-affiliated companies for direct marketing.
If you want further details or wish to request this particular law, you can contact us at .
Changes to this Privacy PolicyWe may amend this policy, and updates will be published on the site. Significant changes will be notified in advance, but it is recommended to review this Privacy Policy for any changes periodically.
In the event of major changes or updates, we will provide alerts here or on the Site's homepage before said changes are in place. The date at the bottom of the Privacy Policy will provide information of when the policy was last updated.
Privacy Contact InformationFor inquiries or concerns, contact us at .
Updated: December 14th, 2023
