Privacy Policy

We Receive Personal Data About:
We collect personal data about:

Users who visit and interact with our websites and applications.
Users who participate in XCAVAR LLC surveys or contests.
Users who submit contact forms to request additional information.
Publicly available data from sources such as social media networks, publicly accessible directories, and commercial databases.

The personal data we collect includes names, email addresses, postal addresses, phone numbers, preferences, and demographic data.

Data Obtained by Automated Means

We use automated means (such as cookies, web beacons, server logs, and other similar technologies) to collect data about:

IP addresses
Browser types and versions
Device identifiers
Operating systems and versions
Language preferences
Referring URLs
Interactions with our websites (e.g., pages visited, links clicked)
Dates and times of access

This data helps us enhance user experience, personalize content, and deliver targeted advertising.

ID Syncing

ID syncing is a process we use to align data from different devices and platforms to provide a cohesive experience across your browser and devices. This ensures that the advertisements and content you see on various devices are more relevant to your interests. For example, if you visit our site on your desktop, we may sync your activity with your mobile device so that you receive personalized content on both.

The Purposes & Legal Bases for Which We Use the Data We Obtain

We process the data we collect for the following purposes:

To personalize content and deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests.
To improve our website's functionality and user experience.
To analyze website performance and usage.
To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud.
To provide and manage customer support services.

Our legal bases for processing your data include legitimate interests, contractual necessity, and consent (where required by law).

Interest-Based Advertising

We work with third-party advertising providers to deliver personalized advertising on our site and third-party websites. This process involves tracking user activities across the web to show ads that align with your preferences and browsing behavior. Cookies, device IDs, and similar technologies are used to collect data for interest-based advertising.

Transfers of Data

The data we collect may be transferred, stored, and processed in the United States or any other country where our service providers operate. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your personal data.

Data We Share

We may share your personal data with:

Sponsors/Advertisers/Clients: We share data with advertisers or sponsors to provide reports on advertising campaign performance and for their own marketing purposes, including direct email campaigns.
Service Providers: We work with service providers (e.g., analytics firms, hosting services) to help us operate our business and improve our services.
Legal Authorities: We may disclose data to comply with legal obligations or protect our business interests.

We do not sell personal data, but we may share data with third parties for marketing purposes, including retargeting.

Your Choices

You have the right to:

Access and review the personal data we hold about you.
Correct or update inaccuracies in your personal data.
Request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal or contractual restrictions.
Object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes (e.g., direct marketing).

Opting Out of Receiving Targeted Advertising

You can opt out of receiving targeted ads by:

Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies.
Using industry-standard opt-out tools such as www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.eu.
Contacting us directly at privacypolicy@xcavarmagazine.com to request an opt-out.

Please note that even after opting out, you may still receive non-targeted ads based on general location or browser data.

What Are Your Rights?

Right to Access: You have the right to know what personal data we collect about you.
Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal or contractual limitations.
Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to your personal data if it’s inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.

Accessing, Reviewing, Updating, and Modifying Personal Data

You can access, review, update, or modify your personal data by contacting us at privacypolicy@xcavarmagazine.com. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

How We Protect and Retain Personal Data

We implement a variety of security measures, including administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Updates to Our Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will post an updated version on our website with the "last updated" date at the top.

How To Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacypolicy@xcavarmagazine.com
Address: XCAVAR LLC, 60 NE 14th St, Suite 1903, Miami, FL, 33132

Notice to California Residents

Under California law, residents may request a list of the types of personal information we have shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes during the preceding calendar year. To request this information, please contact us at privacypolicy@xcavarmagazine.com with "CA Shine the Light" in the subject line.

California Shine the Light Law

California residents can request and obtain information about the disclosure of their personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes once a year, free of charge. For such requests, please email us at privacypolicy@xcavarmagazine.com.

California Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, and share.
Right to Delete: You can request that we delete any personal information we hold about you, subject to legal exemptions.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Categories of Sources From Which We Collected Personal Information

We collect personal information from:

Direct interactions with users on our websites or through surveys.
Automated technologies, such as cookies and server logs.
Third-party sources, including social media platforms and commercially available databases.

Business or Commercial Purposes for Which We Collected or Sold the Personal Information

We collect and process personal information for the following purposes:

To provide targeted advertising.
To improve and personalize the user experience on our websites.
To fulfill requests for services or information.
For business operations and legal compliance.

Categories of Third Parties With Whom We Shared the Personal Information

We share personal information with:

Advertisers/Sponsors: For marketing and advertising purposes.
Service Providers: For operational support, including website analytics, hosting, and customer service.
Legal Authorities: As required by law.

Categories of Personal Information Sold

We do not sell personal information. However, we may share certain information with sponsors or advertisers to deliver personalized marketing content.

Categories of Personal Information Disclosed for a Business Purpose

We may disclose personal information for business purposes, such as:

Name and contact information
Device information (IP address, browser type)
Demographic data (e.g., age, gender)
Preferences and interests for marketing purposes

California Consumer Privacy Rights and Choices

California residents have the right to:

Access: Request information about the personal data we have collected.
Delete: Request that we delete personal data.
Opt-Out: Choose not to have personal data sold or shared for advertising purposes.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacypolicy@xcavarmagazine.com.