Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 1st, 2020

This Privacy Policy is applicable to every product, service, application or website offered by Kharty ("Kharty Services") Kharty LLC and/or affiliates ("Kharty"/ "us"). 

PLEASE REVIEW THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY

If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation with this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you have not done so already, please also review our Terms of Service, which are incorporated herein by reference. The Terms of Service, among other things, contain important provisions that limit our liability to you and require you to resolve any dispute with us through final and binding arbitration on an individual basis and not as part of any class or representative action.

This page is used to inform website visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decides to use our Service.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU READ AND ACCEPT THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT OUR TERMS OF SERVICE ARE REQUIRED TO ACCESS KHARTY SERVICES. YOU HAVE TO ACCEPT UNCONDITIONALLY AND WITHOUT MODIFICATION.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY PART OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY OR TERMS OF SERVICE, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE KHARTY SERVICES.

1. Personal Information.

For a better experience while using our Service we manage this info:

  • Name.
  • Email address.
  • Financial information for “in-App” payments.
  • Demographic information.
  • User account images and content.
  • Interests and preferences regarding the use of content.
  • Username and password to login to the services.

We need to collect this information in order to provide the services of the Kharty mobile app and its related services. If you can´t provide it, we will not be able to offer you Kharty's services (in whole or in part).

In case you are providing third party information for the use of the application, you must be authorized to do so and will be responsible for any damage or injury caused.

To use the application you declare to be over 13 years or older if you are in the United States or  declare to be over 16 years or older for other countries.

2. User Identifier

Kharty uses the user ID to associate the user's account to in-app rankings, ratings, comments or any uploaded content. The user ID allows us to know when the client is connected and see the user's interaction with the application and related services. You assume and accept that all the information sent to the Kharty´s server and all the activity carried out on the platform can be monitored and stored on the Kharty´s servers.

The login information and personal data will never be visible to users or published in any part of the application or its related services. All this information will be processed in accordance with the laws established for personal information and data protection.

3. How We Collect Personal Information

Kharty and its service providers collect user information in several ways:

  • Through Kharty services: we collect personal information at the time of log-in, user account modifications, and at in-App payments.
  • We also collect information outside of the App to improve the service, such as suggestions, customer service calls, and technical queries.
  • Through other sources we can receive and collect information for commercial purposes while abiding by D.P. Law of each country like Microsoft, Google, Facebook, public databases or third parties that have a license with Kharty.

4. How we use Personal Information:

Kharty uses this information for commercial purposes in order to:

  • Improve the service and functionalities.
  • Answer requests.
  • Complete transactions.
  • Send administrative information and/or of commercial interest.
  • Allow you to share logos and content and to notify you when any user shares any kind of content with you, such as messages, photos, invitations, notifications, etc.
  • Use information for marketing activities, which may include recommendations based on interests, location, or other demographic data.

We use and collect all this information with your consent, which is received at the time of installation and usage of  the Kharty application and its related services.

5. Analysis of Personal Information and Personalization of Services for Commercial Purposes:

  • We use data analysis to personalize the user experience and the Kharty´s services and to improve it.
  • Kharty is entitled to carry out commercial, promotional, and remarketing activities out of the platform. These activities may have annexes that expand the information contractually. You must fully accept them to participate in such actions.
  • We can make certain information anonymous and add extra information so that such information is no longer treated as personal information. We employ this strategy to convert personal information to anonymous information for commercial purposes and better service.
  • For commercial purposes such as audits, remarketing, fraud monitoring, development and improvement of new products or modification of services, as well as evaluation of implemented services, Kharty is entitled to use information previously described in the Privacy Policy

You assume that all the aforementioned conditions are mandatory when using and installing Kharty.

6. How Personal Information Can Be Revealed

Personal information may be disclosed to:

  • Third companies that establish a contractual relationship with Kharty, always under current laws and carrying out the appropriate treatment of information in accordance with current legislation.
  • Others sponsors in a promotional context and for marketing purposes.
  • Identify you as a user before other users of Kharty and its related services.

7. Other Uses and Disclosures

Kharty is entitled to share information when necessary and  appropriate and especially to comply with legal obligations such as to:

  • Comply with the laws and regulations enforced in each country.
  • Cooperate with state authorities and governments.
  • Respond to requests for information that we deem as convenient)
  • Cooperate with government efforts in the fight against illegal activities.
  • Also for other legal reasons.
  • We have a legitimate interest in the transfer of information to third parties in case of sale, affiliation or any business operation under the legal framework.

8. Collection of Other Information

"Other information" does not refer to personal identification and does not directly associate you to the user of the platform and/or managed content. For example:

  • Browser information.
  • OS information.
  • Device information.
  • Statistical information on the use of the application.
  • Information collected through third-party cookies.
  • Demographic information.

9. How We Collect "Other information"

Kharty and other services providers collect information in several ways, such as:

  • Through the browser and the operating system: MAC (Media Access Control), type of computer, operating system, location, screen resolution, device model and manufacturer, language and name of the applications, and services you are using.
  • Through the use of the application: when you download and use the application, we and our services providers can collect information concerning the use of the application and services.
  • Using cookies: cookies are a piece of information that is stored directly on the computer or device you are using. Cookies allow us to know usage information such as browser used, time spent, pages visited, languages, and other anonymous traffic. Kharty and its providers use this information for the improvement and evolution of the service, to increase security and updates, and to fix failures in the code.
  • If you do not want to share your information through cookies, you can opt to deny the acceptance of cookies. Please refer to this website link for additional information about cookies: Cookies

In the case of denying this use, we cannot guarantee that you can fully or properly enjoy Kharty and its related services.

10. Use of Pixels and Similar Technologies

Pixels are third-party code snippets that are used to track usage and measurement of campaigns.

  • Google Analytics: we use Google analytics services to collect and analyze usage information and report on activities and trends.You can find the practices and conditions of Google's analytics services at the following address: Partners
  • IP Address: IP is a number that your internet service provider assigns to your computer to connect to the Internet. IP addresses are stored on our server when you visit Kharty websites, use the application, or any service related to Kharty. Collecting IP addresses is standard and common practice. We use these addresses to make usage forecast models and server load-level calculations. We may also use your IP address to more accurately calculate your location.

11. How We Use and Disclose "Other information"

Kharty only uses and discloses "Other Information" for any purpose in compliance with applicable law.

On certain occasions we can complement "Other information" with "Personal information." In this case, the resulting information will be treated as "Personal Information."

12. Third Party Services

Kharty is not responsible for the management of the privacy, information, and other data of any third party. The inclusion of a link in Kharty's services and websites does not associate us or make us responsible for the content displayed there.

13. Security

Kharty develops and implements techniques for organizational purposes and administration and protection of user privacy.

Unfortunately, no connection guarantees 100% privacy. If you think that your information is being compromised or that we are not protecting your information correctly, you can let us know: contact@kharty.com

14. Information Retention Period

Kharty keeps your information stored for as long as we deem appropriate, in accordance with the law. This time varies depending on:

  • The time you have been enjoying the services of Kharty.
  • The storage time necessary for compliance with the laws. 
  • Sufficient time to safeguard Kharty's integrity and interests due to legal disputes.

15. Transfer of Information Between Borders.

Your personal information can be stored and processed in any country in which Kharty operates.By using Kharty's services you agree that your information may be stored in another country that is not the one from which you use the application.Kharty only operates in European countries and in the United States, which have restrictive, rigid, and defined policies regarding the treatment of information.

16. Sensitive Information

We ask that you do not send us or publish any Personal Information related to your private life: religion, political thoughts, racial information, sexual orientation or any type of information that may compromise your security or privacy.

17. Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your data by contacting us at contact@kharty.com

18. Geographical Considerations

Kharty controls and operates its services and content within the United States. If you reside in another country and use Kharty and its related services, you understand that you consent the transfer of information to a country outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws. All these transfers of information must be in accordance with this Privacy Policy and all applicable laws.

You agree that the Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United States, which can differ from the laws in your residing country. By sending us or our agents information through Kharty Services, you consent to the transfer of your information, data usage, and revelation in accordance to the laws of the United States and this Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about privacy or need assistance updating your Personal Information, please feel free to contact us at contact@kharty.com.