How Gulf Privacy Policy
This privacy notice applies to howgulf.com, referred to as “Company,” “we,” or “us.” It explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you engage with our services. This includes:
- Visiting howgulf.com or any site that links to this notice.
- Interacting with us during sales, marketing events, or other activities.
Your Privacy Rights
Understanding your privacy rights is important. This notice will guide you. If you disagree with our practices, please refrain from using our services. For further inquiries, contact us at [email protected]
When you use our services, such as browsing our site or utilizing our features, we may collect personal data based on your actions and preferences.
Handling Sensitive Data
We do not collect sensitive personal information.
Data from Other Sources
We do not obtain information about you from other companies or individuals.
Purpose and Use of Data
We use your data to improve our services, communicate with you, ensure security, and comply with legal obligations. With your consent, we may use your data for additional purposes, ensuring we have a legitimate legal basis.
Sharing Your Data
We may share your information with specific third parties in certain situations.
Data Security
We employ measures and tools to protect your data. However, please note that online security cannot be guaranteed to be 100% foolproof.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your rights, contact us. We will review and act on your request in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you provide when you show interest in our services or products, participate in activities, or contact us. This includes your name, email, phone number, and mailing address. Please ensure the data you provide is accurate and up-to-date.
Sensitive Information
We do not collect sensitive information such as your social security number.
Automatic Information Collection
When you visit our site, we automatically collect data such as your IP address and device type for security and service improvement purposes.
How Gulf Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy clarifies what cookies are and how we utilize them at How Gulf. We encourage you to review this policy to understand the types of cookies we use, the information we collect through cookies, and how that information is utilized.
Understanding Cookies
Cookies are digital breadcrumbs left behind on your device by websites to remember your online journey. These files store various details about your browsing activity on that website. While cookies typically don’t contain personally identifiable information, they may be linked to personal data we already hold about you.
For in-depth information on how we utilize, store, and safeguard your personal data, please refer to our separate Privacy Policy. It’s important to note that we don’t store sensitive information like mailing addresses or account passwords within the cookies we use.
Key Definitions
- Company (We/Us/Our): Refers to How Gulf.
- Cookies: Small data files containing browsing information stored on your device by a website.
- Website: How Gulf, accessible at https://howgulf.com/.
- You: The individual accessing or using the Website.
Utilizing Cookies
We leverage two primary types of cookies:
- Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are deleted upon closing your web browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device even after you go offline, until they expire or are manually deleted.
How Gulf employs both session and persistent cookies for specific purposes outlined below:
- Essential Cookies: Crucial for offering services available through our Website and enabling you to utilize specific features. These cookies authenticate users on the How Gulf website and prevent fraudulent activity. Without them, some functionalities might not work correctly.
- Functionality Cookies: These persistent cookies remember your preferences on our Website, such as login details or language choice. This enhances your user experience by eliminating the need to re-enter preferences on every visit.
Your Cookie Choices
You have the option to control cookie usage on our Website. To disable cookies, you can adjust your web browser settings and then delete existing cookies associated with How Gulf. This can be done at any time.
However, disabling cookies may impact your user experience, and some functionalities might not operate as intended.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your web browser, please refer to the official help pages of your specific browser:
- For the Chrome web browser, please visit this page from Google: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
- For the Internet Explorer web browser, please visit this page from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835
- For the Firefox web browser, please visit this page from Mozilla: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
- For the Safari web browser, please visit this page from Apple: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
- For any other web browser, please visit your web browser’s official web pages.
For other browsers, please consult their official documentation.
Contact Us
For any inquiries regarding this Cookies Policy, please visit our contact page at https://howgulf.com/contact-us.
Use of Your Information
We use your data to provide and enhance our services, communicate with you, maintain security, and comply with legal requirements. Occasionally, with your consent, we may use your data for other purposes.
Legal Basis for Using Your Information
We use your information based on legitimate legal reasons such as consent, legal obligations, or protection of safety.
For EU or UK Residents
We adhere to GDPR guidelines, using your information based on consent, legal needs, or protection.
For Canadian Residents
We use your information based on explicit or implied consent. In specific cases, we may use your data without consent for legal compliance or investigations.
Your Rights Under CCPA
Right to Know
You have the right to request details about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you. Upon receiving and verifying your request, we will provide:
- Categories of personal information collected about you.
- Sources of the personal information collected.
- Business or commercial purpose for collecting the information.
- Third parties with whom we share the information.
- Specific pieces of personal information collected about you.
Right to Request Deletion
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. Upon receiving and verifying your request, we will delete your information unless an exception applies.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
Right to Opt-Out
You have the right to direct us not to sell your personal information.
Exercising Your CCPA Rights
To exercise your rights under CCPA, if you are a verified California resident, contact us via email or visit our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” section. We may require specific information to verify your identity. We aim to respond within 45 days, extending the period if necessary.
Sale of Personal Information
We don’t sell personal information of anyone.
Marketing and Third-Party Selling
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Personal Information Categories Collected
| Category | Examples | Collected? |
| A. Identifiers | Name, alias, IP address, email | Yes |
| B. Customer Records | Name, employment data, financial details | No |
| C. Protected Classifications | Gender, date of birth | No |
| D. Commercial Info | Purchases, payment details | No |
| E. Biometric Info | Fingerprints, voiceprints | No |
| F. Internet Activity | Browsing history, online behavior | Yes |
| G. Geolocation | Device location | No |
| H. Sensory Data | Images, recordings | No |
| I. Professional Info | Job application details, business contact data | No |
| J. Education Info | Student records | No |
| K. Inferences | Profiles based on above data | Yes |
Usage and Disclosure
We use and disclose your data through targeting, social media cookies, beacons, and other means. More details can be found in our Cookie Policy.
Information Sharing
We may share your information with service providers based on written contracts. We use your data for internal business purposes but do not consider this a sale of your information. We have not sold any information in the last year but have disclosed category K data.
Your Privacy Rights
- Deletion Right: Request data deletion.
- Information Right: Know details about data usage, collection, and sales.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
Identity Verification
Upon receiving your request, we will verify your identity using information from our records or communication channels you previously provided. Additional verification may be required, and any extra details provided will be deleted once verification is complete.
Additional Privacy Rights
- Objection to Processing: You can object to the processing of your personal information.
- Data Correction: Request correction or limited processing of incorrect or outdated data.
- Authorized Agents: Under CCPA, designate an agent to act on your behalf with proof of authorization.
- Opt-Out: Prevent future sales of your personal information to third parties.
To exercise these rights, contact us via email at [email protected]. We welcome feedback regarding our data handling practices.
Notice Updates
We regularly update this notice to comply with relevant laws. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Significant changes may be communicated through a conspicuous notice or direct notification. We encourage frequent reviews of this notice.
Contact
For any queries or requests regarding this privacy policy, email us at [email protected] or visit our “Contact” Page.