Privacy Policy

The Fun Facts about the World website is proudly owned and operated by DidYouKnow, which acts as the data controller for your personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

This Privacy Policy outlines the procedures we follow regarding the processing and handling of the information we collect through the Fun Facts about the World website. It also explains why we collect certain personal data from you. We strongly encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully before using our website, as it contains essential information regarding your rights and our obligations.

We prioritize the confidentiality and security of your personal data. Rest assured that we take appropriate measures to safeguard your information and ensure its protection.

Personal Information We Collect

When you visit the Fun Facts about the World website, we automatically gather specific information about your device. This includes details about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and various cookies that may be installed on your device. As you navigate our site, we collect data related to the individual web pages or products you view, the websites or search terms that directed you to our site, and how you interact with our content. We refer to this automatically collected information as “Device Information.”

In addition to Device Information, we may collect personal data you voluntarily provide to us. This includes, but is not limited to, your name, surname, address, payment information, and any other information you share with us during registration or when filling out forms on our site. Collecting this personal data is essential for fulfilling our obligations under any agreements we form with you.

Why Do We Process Your Data?

Our primary focus is on ensuring the security and privacy of customer data. Consequently, we process only the minimal amount of user data necessary to maintain and operate our website effectively. The automatically collected information is used exclusively to identify potential abuse cases and generate statistical insights regarding website usage. This statistical data is aggregated and anonymized, ensuring that it does not identify any individual user.

You are welcome to browse our website without revealing your identity or providing any personal information that could identify you as a specific individual. However, should you wish to access certain features of the website, subscribe to our newsletter, or provide additional details, you may need to supply personal data, such as your email address, first name, last name, city of residence, organization, and telephone number. While you have the option to withhold your personal data, please note that this may limit your ability to utilize certain features of our website. For instance, you will be unable to subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly through the site. If you have any questions about which information is mandatory, please feel free to reach out to us at info@didyouknow.com.

Your Rights

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have specific rights concerning your personal data, including:

• The Right to be Informed: You have the right to know how your data is being collected and used.

• The Right of Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate data we have about you.

• The Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

• The Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data in specific circumstances.

• The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to obtain and reuse your personal data for your own purposes across different services.

• The Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making and Profiling: You have rights concerning decisions made based solely on automated processing.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details provided below.

Moreover, as a European resident, please be aware that we process your information to fulfill contracts we may have with you (e.g., if you place an order through our site) or to pursue our legitimate business interests as outlined above. Additionally, your information may be transferred outside Europe, including to Canada and the United States.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that we do not own or control. We want to emphasize that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other websites or third parties. We strongly recommend that you exercise caution when leaving our site and read the privacy policies of any other websites you visit that may collect personal information.

Information Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. The information you provide is stored on computer servers located in a controlled and secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure of personal data within our control. However, it is important to note that no data transmission over the Internet or through a wireless network can be entirely guaranteed as secure.

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose any information we collect, use, or receive if required or permitted by law. This includes situations such as compliance with a subpoena or similar legal processes, or when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, ensure your safety or the safety of others, investigate potential fraud, or respond to a governmental request.

Contact Information

If you would like to learn more about this Privacy Policy or wish to contact us regarding any matters related to your individual rights and your personal information, please feel free to send us an email at info@didyouknow.com. We are here to assist you and ensure your privacy concerns are addressed.