This Privacy Notice for Cyprus Media (operating as The Ghostly Portal) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) explains how we collect, store, use, and share (“process”) your personal information when you use our services (“Services”), including when you:
- Visit our website at https://theghostlyportal.com, or any related site linking to this notice
- Download and use our mobile app, Facebook app, or other apps linked to this notice
- Engage with us in other ways, such as through sales, marketing, or events.
Concerns? Reading this Privacy Notice will help clarify your rights and choices regarding your personal information. If you disagree with our policies, please do not use our Services. For further questions, contact us at info@theGhostlyPortal.com.
Key Points Summary
This summary highlights key aspects of our Privacy Notice. More details can be found by following the links provided.
What personal information do we collect? We may collect your personal information depending on how you use our Services, including details you provide to us directly. Learn more.
Do we process sensitive information? We do not process sensitive personal information, such as racial or ethnic data, or religious beliefs.
Do we collect information from third parties? No, we do not collect data from third parties.
How do we use your information? We use your information to operate and improve our Services, ensure security, and meet legal obligations. Learn more.
When do we share information? We may share your personal information in specific circumstances with particular third parties. Learn more.
How do we protect your information? We employ security measures, but cannot guarantee complete protection from unauthorized access. Learn more.
What are your rights? Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data. Learn more.
How can you exercise your rights? You can submit a request or contact us directly. We will respond according to applicable data laws.
Want to learn more? Review the full Privacy Notice.
Table of Contents
- What information do we collect?
- How do we process your information?
- What legal bases do we rely on?
- When do we share your personal information?
- Do we use cookies and tracking technologies?
- How do we handle social logins?
- How long do we keep your data?
- How do we protect your data?
- Do we collect information from minors?
- What are your privacy rights?
- Do-Not-Track features
- Updates to this notice
- How to contact us
- Review, update, or delete your data.
1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
Personal Information You Provide
In Short: We collect the personal information you provide to us voluntarily.
We gather personal information that you provide when you register for our Services, express interest in our products or Services, participate in activities, or otherwise engage with us.
- Personal Information You Provide: The information we collect depends on your interactions with our Services, the choices you make, and the features you use. This can include:
- Names
- Email addresses
- Sensitive Information: We do not collect sensitive personal data.
- Social Media Login Data: If you register through a social media account (such as Facebook, X, or others), we collect profile information from your social media provider. This is further detailed in the section “How Do We Handle Your Social Logins?” below.
- Application Data: If you use our mobile or web applications, we may collect additional information, such as:
- Push Notifications: We may request to send you push notifications regarding your account or app features. You can opt out by adjusting your device settings.
This information is primarily used for the security and operation of our apps, troubleshooting, and internal analytics.
All personal information you provide must be truthful, accurate, and complete, and you are responsible for informing us of any changes.
Automatically Collected Information
In Short: Certain data, such as your IP address and device characteristics, is collected automatically when you use our Services.
When you visit or interact with our Services, we automatically collect technical information, which does not directly identify you but may include:
- Device and usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, device details, and location)
- Log and usage data (e.g., time stamps, pages visited, features used, and error reports)
- Location data (e.g., GPS or other data to determine your location). You can disable this feature through your device settings.
We also collect data through cookies and similar technologies, as outlined in our Cookie Notice.
Information Collected via Google API
Our use of information from Google APIs follows the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Information Collected via Facebook Applications
When using our Facebook applications, we may access your basic account information by default, such as your name, email, gender, birthday, and profile picture. Additional permissions (e.g., access to your friends, likes, and check-ins) may be requested, but you can grant or deny these permissions individually. For more details, refer to Facebook’s Permissions Reference page.
2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and secure our Services, communicate with you, and comply with legal requirements.
Depending on your interactions with our Services, we process your information for the following purposes:
- Account creation and management: To facilitate registration, login, and maintenance of user accounts.
- User support: To respond to inquiries and resolve any issues.
- Administrative updates: To send essential details about our Services, policies, and products.
- Marketing and promotions: To send you marketing communications, in line with your preferences. You can opt out at any time.
- Service protection: To ensure the security of our Services, including monitoring for fraud.
- Service improvement: To evaluate and enhance our Services, products, and user experience.
- Legal compliance: To comply with legal obligations and defend our legal rights.
3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We process your information based on valid legal grounds, including your consent, to fulfill contracts, comply with laws, and protect our legitimate interests.
We process your personal information when:
- You have given consent for specific purposes (which you may withdraw at any time).
- It is necessary for fulfilling contracts or providing services.
- We are required to comply with legal obligations.
- We have legitimate business interests, such as improving our services or detecting fraud.
In exceptional cases, we may process your data without consent if it is required for public safety, investigations, or to comply with legal requests, among other reasons as permitted by law.
We collect personal information you provide directly when registering or interacting with our Services. This includes your name and email address. We do not collect sensitive data.
Automatically Collected Information
We also gather data such as IP addresses, browser details, and usage patterns to ensure security and enhance our services. Cookies and similar technologies help us in this process. Learn more in the full notice.
4. When and with Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?
In Short: We may share your information in specific circumstances described in this section and/or with the following third parties.
- Vendors, Consultants, and Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to your information to fulfill their duties.
We may share personal information with the following third parties:
- Advertising, Direct Marketing, and Lead Generation: Google AdSense
- Affiliate Marketing Programs: Amazon Affiliation
- AI Service Providers: OpenAI, Google Cloud AI
- Third-Party Account Connections: Facebook, Google, Instagram accounts
- Communication: Facebook Customer Chat
- Content Optimization: Google Site Search
- Data Backup and Security: Dropbox Backup
- Functionality and Infrastructure Optimization: Termly.io
- Billing and Invoices: Apple Pay, PayPal
- Retargeting Platforms: Google Ads Remarketing
- Social Media Sharing and Advertising: Facebook ads, Facebook social plugins
- User Registration and Authentication: Facebook Login, Google Sign-In
- User Commenting and Forums: Facebook Comments
- Web and Mobile Analytics: Google Analytics
- Website Hosting: WordPress.com
We may also share your personal information in the following situations:
- Business Transfers: In connection with, or during negotiations for, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or part of our business by another company.
- Google Maps Platform APIs: We may share data with certain Google Maps APIs (e.g., Google Maps API, Places API) to estimate your location via GPS, Wi-Fi, and cell towers.
5. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?
In Short: Yes, we may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store information.
Cookies and similar technologies (like web beacons and pixels) help us gather data when you interact with our Services. These tools maintain the security of your account, prevent crashes, and assist with site functionality.
We also allow third parties to use tracking technologies for analytics and advertising. This includes managing and displaying tailored ads, sending abandoned cart reminders, and more.
For detailed information on our use of cookies and how to refuse them, see our Cookie Notice.
6. How Do We Handle Your Social Logins?
In Short: If you choose to log in using social media, we may access certain information from your social media account.
Our Services allow you to log in using third-party social media accounts (e.g., Facebook or X). When you do this, we receive certain profile information (name, email, profile picture, etc.). You may also grant access to other information such as friends lists or likes.
We only use this information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice or otherwise made clear to you. We recommend reviewing the privacy practices of your social media provider to understand how your data is handled.
7. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
In Short: We keep your information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice unless required by law.
We retain your personal information only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described. When we no longer have a legitimate need for your information, we will either delete or anonymize it.
8. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?
In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through appropriate security measures.
We employ reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You should use our Services at your own risk.
9. Do We Collect Information from Minors?
In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age.
Our Services are not intended for children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will take steps to delete that data. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us.
10. What Are Your Privacy Rights?
In Short: Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., Canada), you may have rights such as:
- Accessing your personal information
- Correcting or deleting your data
- Restricting or objecting to the processing of your data
- Data portability
- Withdrawing consent where applicable
You can exercise these rights by contacting us.
11. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features
Most browsers and some mobile systems allow for Do-Not-Track (‘DNT’) signals to indicate your privacy preferences. Currently, there is no uniform standard for recognizing DNT signals, so we do not respond to them. If this changes, we will update our policy.
12. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?
In Short: Yes, we update this notice to comply with laws and reflect changes.
We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date at the top. If material changes occur, we may notify you through prominent notices or direct communication.
13. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?
If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Notice, please contact us at:
Email: info@theghostlyportal.com
14. How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect from You?
You may have the right to review, update, or delete your personal information. To request this, please submit a data subject access request based on the laws applicable in your country.