Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Appsero

At Appsero (appsero.com), we prioritize the privacy of our users. This document contains types of information that are collected and recorded by appsero.com and how we use it.

We believe in transparency. If you have additional questions about our privacy policy, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

What Informations Appsero Websites Collect

To activate Appsero service, you need to provide some information including

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Email Address
  • Password

However, to improve the quality of the service, we track other information sent by your browser. Appsero makes use of cookies. Cookies are used to provide you better user experience.

  • browser type
  • language preference
  • referring site
  • date and time of website visit
  • IP address

You can configure your browser to stop accepting cookies. If you do this, Appsero might not work as intended (Things like “Remembering account while signing in might now work).

In addition to the information provided automatically by your browser when you visit the site, to use Appsero properly – you will need to create a profile. 

By registering, you are authorizing us to collect, store, and use your email address following this Privacy Policy.

Informations Appsero SDK Collects

We do not collect any data by default. Appsero gathers information only with the user’s consent (via our SDK).

Appsero starts collecting data when a plugin author integrates our SDK in their plugin, and the WordPress plugin user provides consent to share the data with Appsero via an admin notice.

Integrating Appsero SDK DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY start gathering data in any case without confirmation from users.

The data Appsero collects when you give proper consent using the SDK are –

  • Your WordPress website URL
  • Your WordPress website’s PHP version
  • Your WordPress version
  • Your WordPress admin name & email
  • Your WordPress admin user’s public IP Address
  • The plugin version [the plugin which incorporated Appsero SDK]
  • Whether the plugin is inactive/deactivate state [the plugin which integrated Appsero SDK]
  • Server software (e.g., Apache/Nginx/Litespeed, etc.)
  • MySQL version
  • WordPress locale
  • Whether your WordPress installation is multisite or not
  • Plugin deactivation reason (Captured via a popup while deactivating the plugin. user can choose not to provide any deactivation data. data is only collected for the plugin that is using Appsero SDK)

How Your Data is Being Used

Appsero DOES NOT SELL, trade, rent, or otherwise share your data with anyone for marketing purposes without your consent.

How Appsero Handles Identifiable Information 

The personal information Appsero collects is used to improve your experience.

We only share your personal information with our partners. (For example, you might want to integrate Appsero with Github. In that case – we share your data with the service provider).

Other than that, Appsero shares your email to the email service provider, which we use to send emails. 

Those services use your identifiable data to enhance your user experience at Appsero.

For example, we use identifiable data to contact with our users, response queries, give support, and inform users about new offers.

Non-Identifiable Data

Appsero uses the non-identifiable data to improve the Appsero service and customize the user experience. Appsero also uses services like Google Analytics to track trends and analyze use patterns on the site.

This Privacy Policy does not disclose or limit our usage of non-identifiable information. Appsero can such non-identifiable information to our partners, advertisers, and other third parties at our discretion. By using Appsero, you consent to this.

SDK Gathered Information

The information Appsero SDK gathers from a particular plugin can only be accessed by respective plugin authors. The data is used to provide business insights that help to make better decisions. Again, we do not sell, trade, rent, or share the SDK gathered data with anyone without your consent.

If Appsero goes through a merger/acquisition/sale – your information and assets may get transferred. By using Appsero – you are giving us consent that this Privacy Policy permits such transfers.

Also, the acquirer may use your data as per this Privacy Policy. If our information practices change at any time in the future, we will post the policy changes on our website and blog to the site so that you may opt-out of the new information practices. 

How We Protect Your Information

  • Security measures are taken to protect your information from unauthorized access. 
  • Your account password protects your account. We do not hold your password in plain text, and the appropriate encryption method is used.
  • We request you not to disclose your password.
  • We protect your information by implementing specific security measures such as encryption, firewalls, and secure socket layer technology.

Can Appsero look onto your data? Can Appsero use your data to compete against you?

  • NO! Appsero DOES NOT PEEK INTO YOUR DATA.
  • We take privacy seriously, and all your Appsero data is encrypted.
  • Appsero DOES NOT SELL/RENT/TRADE your data – in any case.

However, these measures do not guarantee that your information will not be disclosed, accessed, altered, or destroyed by breach of such firewalls and secure server software. By using our Appsero, you acknowledge that you understand these risks and agree to use Appsero.

Disclosures for National Security or Law Enforcement

Please note that under certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your data in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

Your Rights Regarding The Use of Your Personal Information

You have the right at any time to prevent us from contacting you for marketing purposes. When we send promotional emails to a user, the user can opt-out of further promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each promotional email.

However, opting out of promotional emails will not withdraw from administrative emails. For example, you may get periodic updates to our Privacy Policy. You may have the right to access personal data that we hold about you and request that we correct, amend, or delete it if it is inaccurate or processed in violation of the Privacy Policy.

If you would like to request the change or deletion of your data, you can submit a written request via email to the contact information provided below. We may request specific information from you to confirm your identity.

Data Deletion Request Policy

You have the right to request the deletion of your data from Appsero. Once you make such a request, do send us an email to the following. 

  • Please contact us at [email protected]
  • We will go forward with your data deletion as soon as possible. 

Please note that:

  1. Even after carrying out the deletion process – it will take one month until the procedure is fully complete because we keep a backup for at least one month.
  2. All backup archives are protected by secure encryption.

Log Files

  • Appsero.com follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. 
  • All hosting companies keep a log to keep the server running without issues. The logs are used to troubleshoot.
  • The information collected by log files include
    •  IP addresses, 
    • browser type, 
    • Internet Service Provider (ISP), 
    • date and time stamp, 
    • referring/exit pages, 

These data are not identifiable. The purpose of the data is for investigating trends, administering the site, tracking users’ journeys on the website, and gathering demographic information.

Cookies

Like any other website, appsero.com uses ‘cookies.’ These cookies are used to store information, including visitors’ preferences, and the pages on the site that the visitor accessed or visited. 

  • Cookies are used to optimize the users’ experience
  • Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, to provide a better user experience. 
  • Read more about our Cookie Policy to learn more.

Note that we have no access over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

appsero.com’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options. You may find a complete list of these Privacy Policies and their links here: Privacy Policy Links.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser options. You can learn more about how to manage cookies at the respective browsers’ websites.

Children’s Information

Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.

appsero.com does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately, and we will do our best to remove such information from our records promptly.

Consent

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms

Last Updated on February 20, 2020