Idea Partnership of Utah, LLC.(“SpamBusters,” “us,” “we,” or “our”) provides the SpamBusters mobile app (the “App”) to help users report and pursue action against robocallers and spammers. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and complying with applicable laws and regulations related to data protection and privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information from users of the App in the United States.
By downloading and using the App, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, please do not download or use the App.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including when you create an account with us, report a spam call, contact us for support, or use certain features of the App. The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Contact Information: We may collect your name, email address, and phone number when you create an account with us or contact us for support.
- Call and Text Message Data: We may collect call and text message data, including phone numbers and time of call, to identify and report spam calls.
- Device Information: We may collect device information, such as the device type, operating system, and IP address, to provide and improve the App.
Other Information: We may collect other information that you choose to provide to us through the App, such as feedback or reviews.
We collect this information for the purpose of pursuing robocallers and spammers, providing and improving the App, and communicating with you about the App and related services.
2. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use various third-party tools, including HubSpot and Google Analytics, to track and analyze usage of the App. These tools may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the App, including your IP address, device type, and browser type. This information is used to improve the App and to provide targeted marketing messages to users. You can learn more about how HubSpot and Google Analytics collect and use data by reviewing their respective privacy policies.
3. Your Choices
You can choose to opt-out of certain tracking and marketing activities by adjusting the settings on your device or browser. You can also opt-out of our marketing communications by following the instructions in the communication itself or by contacting us at support@spambusters.com.
3.1 California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights may include the right to know what personal information we have collected about you, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@spambusters.com.
3.2 Virginia Privacy Rights
If you are a Virginia resident, you may have certain rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). These rights may include the right to know what personal information we have collected about you, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to correct inaccuracies in your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@spambusters.com.
4.0 Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your personal information to third parties for the following purposes:
Service Providers: We may disclose your personal information to third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting and customer support.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or legal process, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or governmental requests.
5.0 Security
SpamBusters is committed to protecting the security of your information. We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no security measure is foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure (for example, if you feel that the security of any account you might have with us has been compromised), please immediately notify us of the problem by contacting us in accordance with the Contact Us section below.
6.0 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides California residents with specific rights regarding their personal information. If you are a California resident, this section applies to you.
6.1 Right to Know
You have the right to request that we disclose certain information to you about our collection and use of your personal information over the past 12 months. Once we receive and confirm your verifiable consumer request, we will disclose to you:
The categories of personal information we collected about you
The categories of sources for the personal information we collected about you
Our business or commercial purpose for collecting that personal information
The categories of third parties with whom we share that personal information
The specific pieces of personal information we collected about you
6.2 Right to Delete
You have the right to request that we delete any of your personal information that we collected from you and retained, subject to certain exceptions. Once we receive and confirm your verifiable consumer request, we will delete (and direct our service providers to delete) your personal information from our records, unless an exception applies.
6.3 Right to Opt-Out
You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
6.4 Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) applies to the collection of personal information about Virginia residents. If you are a Virginia resident, this section applies to you.
7.1 Right to Access
You have the right to request that we provide you with access to your personal information that we collected about you. Once we receive and confirm your verifiable request, we will provide you with access to your personal information.
7.2 Right to Correction
You have the right to request that we correct inaccuracies in your personal information that we collected about you. Once we receive and confirm your verifiable request, we will correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
7.3 Right to Deletion
You have the right to request that we delete any of your personal information that we collected from you and retained, subject to certain exceptions. Once we receive and confirm your verifiable request, we will delete (and direct our service providers to delete) your personal information from our records, unless an exception applies.
7.4 Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to have us transmit that data to another controller, subject to certain exceptions. Once we receive and confirm your verifiable request, we will provide you with a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
7.5 Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your VCDPA rights.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we may notify you by email or through the app. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Disclosure of Personal Information
SpamBusters may disclose your personal information for the purposes listed in this Privacy Policy, to service providers and third-party partners that assist us in delivering our Services, such as payment processing, data analytics, customer support, and marketing. These service providers and partners may have access to your personal information in order to perform their services, but they are prohibited from using your personal information for any other purposes.
SpamBusters may also disclose your personal information if required by law, subpoena, or court order, or if we reasonably believe that such action is necessary to (a) comply with the law, legal process, or government request; (b) protect the rights, property, or safety of SpamBusters, our users, or others; or (c) enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements.
CCPA and Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), residents of California and Virginia have the right to know what personal information we collect about them, to request the deletion of their personal information, and to opt out of the sale of their personal information. We do not sell personal information, as defined under the CCPA and VCDPA, to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. However, we may disclose your personal information to third parties for business purposes as described in this Privacy Policy.
If you are a resident of California or Virginia, you may request access to or deletion of your personal information by emailing us at privacy@spambusters.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf, but we will require proof of the agent’s authorization and verification of your identity.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 18, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website or within the mobile app prior to the effective date of the changes. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@spambusters.com.