USAGCIM (“the Company” or “We” or “Us” or “Our”) provides U.S. green card lottery and consultation and management services (“Service(s)”) as governed by the terms and conditions, on our website (“the Site”) www.usagcim.com/terms (“Terms of Use” or “ToU” or “Terms of Service”). This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) in conjunction with our terms and conditions will have the same definitions of terms on either page.
Our Privacy Policy has been structured to provide a detailed and transparent explanation regarding our privacy policies, any data collected and how it gets used, as required by any relevant privacy laws and among others including EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Different Kinds of Data We Collect
When you visit or browse through our website or utilize our Services or products, we gather specific types of data that can be categorized as follows:
A. Non-Identifiable Aggregated Data, also known as “Non-Personal Data,” includes technical information transmitted by your device and certain aggregated data related to your usage of the Services or products.
B. Individually Identifiable Information, also referred to as “Personal Data” or “Personal Information” as defined by applicable laws, may consist of personal details such as name, email address, and online identifiers. Further information is provided in the table below.
It is crucial to note that the Company does not merge the Personal Data you willingly provide with the Non-Personal Data collected by the Site. However, in the event that we do combine these data types, we will consider the combined data as Personal Data.
Kindly find the information below, outlining the types of data that are gathered when browsing our website or utilizing the Services or products provided. This information also includes the purpose of collection and how we utilize the data.
The Application Information
In order to access our Services or products, it is necessary for you to provide us or our authorized representative with certain information, including but not limited to, your full name, email address, date of birth, birth country, marital status, phone number, occupation, and more.
You can input your details via an online form, or through phone calls, voicemails, emails, online chats, social network communications, postal delivery, or any other means of communication.
Why we collect this and what it is used for:
Our site collects and processes your information in order to provide you with our services or products. Members of the EU are governed by the laws of GDPR.
Phone Calls Are Recorded
If you reach out to us or a representative working on our behalf, such as our customer service representative, please be aware that your calls will be recorded and/or documented in writing.
Why we collect this and what it is used for:
We record and process phone calls for numerous reasons, including to ensure the quality of service provided to you, to provide our Services or products, or to detect and prevent fraudulent activity. Members of the EU are governed by the laws of GDPR.
Our Contact Details
If you decide to contact us voluntarily for any reason, such as seeking support or asking questions, using any available means of communication (such as online forms, email, or mail), we will collect and process the information you provide, which may include your name and email address.
Why we collect this and what it is used for:
For the purpose of addressing your inquiries and providing the requested service or support, we will handle your contact details and contact history. Furthermore, we may retain this information if we deem it necessary for our legitimate interests, such as protecting against legal claims. If you are a resident of the EU, your data will be subject to the provisions of the GDPR.
IP and Technical Data Collection
When you visit our website and use our Services or products, we will collect your IP address either directly or through our third-party service providers. It is important to note that while an IP address is considered personally identifiable information in many jurisdictions, there are some jurisdictions where it is not classified as personal data. Despite this, we treat IP addresses as personal data in accordance with applicable laws.
Furthermore, we may also collect technical non-personal data, which includes information such as the type of operating system, device, browser, language preference, time and date of accessing the website, clickstream within the website, approximate geographical location, and similar data.
Why we collect this and what it is used for:
We will process this data to operate, provide, maintain, protect, manage, customize, and improve our website and the services or products provided through it. Additionally, we will use this data for auditing purposes, tracking usage statistics and traffic flow. It may also be collected for remarketing purposes, as explained in the “Cookies” section below, and subject to your consent if required by applicable law. Members of the EU are governed by the laws of GDPR. We process this information based on your consent provided through our cookies notice.
Email Communication and Newsletter
If you decide to subscribe to our newsletter or receive our marketing materials, you will be required to provide your name and email address.
Why we collect this and what it is used for:
The data you have provided will be used exclusively for sending marketing materials. To unsubscribe or opt-out, you can simply contact us at [email protected] or use other means that we will make available (such as an “unsubscribe” link found in the relevant email).
Members of the EU are governed by the laws of GDPR. Registering for our newsletter means you provide us consent to send you emails.
Providing Us with Your Payment Information
When making a payment for our Services or products using a credit card, you will be required to provide certain information, including the credit card number and any other relevant details.
Why we collect this and what it is used for:
The information provided is used to issue a payment for the use of our Services or products.
Members of the EU are governed by the laws of GDPR.
How Your Data is Collected
The above data can be collected in one of two ways: 1) voluntarily provided by you when contacting us or 2) automatically collected through the use of tracking technologies like cookies and pixels.
Our Cookie Policy
We utilize tracking technologies like cookies and pixels on our website. These technologies automatically collect certain information on our behalf or by our service providers.
“Cookies” are text files that are downloaded to your hard drive from a web server when you visit or use our website. They serve various purposes, such as facilitating quicker and easier interaction between you and the Services or products, enabling automatic activation of certain features, improving navigation, and providing the website in a language relevant to your country. Cookies are also used for remarketing purposes.
For comprehensive information about cookies, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Most web browsers offer options to delete cookies from your computer’s hard drive, block the acceptance of cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. By adjusting your device preferences, you can remove cookies following the provided instructions. However, please be aware that any changes made by you to your browser in regard to cookies may affect how the site properly functions and may limit your experience.
Apart from using our own cookies for website operations and tracking the performance of our campaigns, we may also allow third parties to use cookies or other tracking technologies in the following ways:
Cookies: Analytics and Performance
Our sources include: Google.com and Google Analytics
This cookie is utilized to track and analyze the usage of our Services or products for internal purposes, and it may involve the collection of your IP address. For further information regarding our usage of Google products, please click here.
Privacy Policy/Opt-Out Links:
- For more info regarding our use of Google products, click here.
- google.com/policies/privacy/partners
- https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Cookies: Essential, Functional and Operational
Our sources include: Google Tag Manager
An essential cookie used to load scripts on to our web pages.
Privacy Policy/Opt Out Links:
Cookies: Targeting & Advertising:
Our sources include:
- Google AdWords Remarketing
- Facebook Remarketing
- Taboola
- Outbrain
- Yahoo
Privacy Policy/Opt-Out Links:
- https://policies.google.com/privacy
- https://policies.google.com/technologies/managing?hl=en
- https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
- https://www.taboola.com/privacy-policy#users
- https://www.taboola.com/cookie-policy
- https://www.outbrain.com/legal/
- https://policies.yahoo.com/xa/en/yahoo/privacy/index.htm
- https://policies.yahoo.com/xa/en/yahoo/privacy/topics/cookies/index.htm
Each web browser allows you to adjust and update your cookies settings. For more information you can visit the support page of the browser you are currently using. In addition, you can opt yourself out of certain cookies for advertisers and advertising networks at the Network Advertising Initiative’s (“NAI”) website – NAI consumer opt-out and the Digital Advertising Alliance’s (“DAA”) website – DAA opt-out page.
How we Share Your Data with Third Parties
We will not share your personal data with any third parties except under the following circumstances:
1. Authorized Disclosure: We may share your information with third parties if you provide consent for a specific disclosure. It is important to note that once we share your information with another company, it becomes subject to the privacy practices of that company.
2. Our Legal Requirements: We will only share your information if it is necessary to comply with any applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests. This may include situations such as complying with a court order or fulfilling obligations towards tax authorities.
3. Third Party Rights: In order to safeguard our rights (including legal rights), property (including intellectual property), or safety of ourselves, our users, or any relevant third party, we may share your information.
4. Corporate Transactions and Affiliated Companies: Your data may be shared with our parent company, subsidiaries, joint ventures, or other companies that are under the same control as our Company if and only when it is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy. Additionally, we may share your information in the event of a corporate transaction, such as the sale of a significant portion of our business, a merger, consolidation, or asset sale. If such an event occurs, we will endeavor to ensure that our Affiliated Companies or acquiring company assume the same rights and obligations outlined in this Policy.
5. Business Partners and Service Providers: We may share your data with third parties who provide services on our behalf, such as analytic services. Some of these service providers may include governmental agencies and representatives.
We retain the right to utilize, disclose, or transfer aggregated and processed Non-Personal Data to third parties, which may include affiliates, for a range of purposes, including commercial use. This information may be gathered, processed, and analyzed by us and shared in a combined, aggregated manner (i.e., immediately combined with other users’ information) with third parties. Please note that this refers to information that cannot personally identify you.
What are Your Rights
Certain data protection and privacy laws may grant you some rights pertaining to your Personal Data held by us, which may differ depending on your country of origin. We encourage you to refer to this Privacy Rights Policy for more information.
When you reach out to us to exercise your rights regarding your Personal Data, we will request certain information from you to confirm your identity and locate your data. Please note that the process of locating and deleting the data may require a reasonable amount of time and effort, as stipulated by applicable law. Additionally, the data privacy laws in your country of origin may provide you with different or additional rights relating to the data we collect from you, which may also be applicable.
How We Retain Data
We will keep the Non-Personal Data we gather for as long as necessary to provide the Service, fulfill our business objectives, fulfill our contract with you, and comply with our legal obligations. This retention period also allows us to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements in accordance with applicable laws. However, if an individual requests the deletion of their Personal Data, as explained above, we will comply with their request.
Furthermore, we reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to correct, update, or remove incomplete or inaccurate information at any time.
How We Handle Security
We have implemented a range of security measures, including physical, technical, and administrative safeguards, to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, unlawful destruction, or accidental loss. These measures are designed to comply with applicable laws and industry standards.
If you believe that your privacy has not been handled appropriately or that there has been an attempt to misuse our Site or Service, please reach out to us directly at: [email protected] We are here to address any concerns you may have.
Children and Minors
By using the Service, you confirm and guarantee that: 1) You are over 18 years old; and 2) you have the legal capacity to enter into this Policy. Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect or request information from them. In the event that we become aware that a user is under 18, we will promptly delete their Personal Data. If you become aware or have reason to believe that an individual under the age of 18 has shared any information with us, please contact us at: [email protected]
How We Transfer Your Data
Your information may be stored or processed in the United States or other countries. If you reside in the European Union, we will implement suitable measures to ensure that when your information is transferred outside the EU, it receives an adequate level of data protection. If you reside in a jurisdiction where the transfer of your data necessitates your consent, your acceptance of this Policy explicitly includes your consent for transferring your Personal Data.
Amendments to the Privacy Policy
From time to time, we may revise or amend the Policy, and any such changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Policy on our website. USAGCIM makes all efforts within reason to update you if we make any major changes that significantly alter our privacy practices. We advise you to review this Policy occasionally to be up to date on our latest privacy practices and to check for any modifications.
How to Get in Contact with Us
If you would like to get more information, please feel free to send us an email to our data protection officer at: [email protected]
