Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 02, 2025

Welcome to BEAR INDUSTRIES TECH E.E. AppUsage Research (the “Application”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access our Application.

This policy complies with applicable privacy laws, including:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – for users in the European Economic Area (EEA).
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – for California residents.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) – for protecting children’s data.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Application.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process different types of personal and usage data, including:

a. Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our Application, you may provide:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number.
Account Details: Username, password, profile information.
User Submissions: Feedback, survey responses, or other forms you complete.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Application, we collect:

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, device type.
Usage Data: Time spent on pages, clicks, scrolling, and browsing actions.
Cookies & Tracking Data: Data collected through cookies, and analytics tools.

c. Research Data

As part of our research initiatives, we may collect anonymized or aggregated data regarding app usage patterns. This data is never linked to personally identifiable information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data based on legitimate interests, contract performance, legal compliance, or consent, depending on the circumstances. Specifically, we use your data for:

Providing Services: To operate, improve, and customize our Application.
Research & Analytics: To analyze usage trends and conduct research.
Security & Fraud Prevention: To monitor for suspicious activity and protect user accounts.
Legal Compliance: To comply with laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
User Communication: To respond to inquiries, send notifications, or provide support.

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects you.

Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following lawful grounds:

Purpose	Legal Basis
Account creation & management	Contractual necessity
Customer support & inquiries	Legitimate interests
Research & analytics	Legitimate interests or consent
Security & fraud prevention	Legitimate interests
Marketing & promotional emails	Consent
Legal compliance	Legal obligation

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data under these circumstances:

Service Providers: We use third-party vendors (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Compliance: If required by law or legal proceedings, we may disclose data to regulatory authorities.
Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred to the new entity.
Anonymized Research Data: For academic and research purposes, we may share aggregated, de-identified data.

5. Data Retention & Security

We retain your data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as required by law.

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or theft. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you suspect unauthorized access to your data, please contact us immediately.

6. Your Rights & Choices

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data.
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.

b. CCPA Rights (For California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal data we collect.
Request deletion of your data.
Opt out of data sharing for advertising purposes.
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@bearindustries.tech.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for:

Enhancing user experience.
Analytics and performance tracking.
Personalization of content.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our Application is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

We may transfer personal data outside your country (e.g., to servers in the U.S. or EU). We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data transfers.
Privacy Shield Frameworks (where applicable).

10. Third-Party Links & External Services

Our Application may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. Please review their policies before providing personal data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If changes are significant, we will notify users via email or through the Application. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 info@bearindustries.tech
🌍 https://appusageresearch.com/