Privacy Policy for 4N Eco

Last Updated: March 20, 2025

Introduction

4N EcoTech (operating as 4N Eco, we, us, or our) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our website (4n.eco) and related services (collectively, the “Service”). It is designed to comply with applicable data privacy laws, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant laws. By using our Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices and your rights regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

Personal Data You Provide:

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when using 4N Eco. This may include:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, telephone number, or other contact details (for example, when you fill out our contact form or sign up for an account).
  • Account Credentials: Username, password (stored securely in hashed form), and any profile information if you create an account.
  • Communication Content: The content of messages or inquiries you send us (such as support requests or feedback).
  • Other Information You Choose to Provide: Any other personal data you choose to submit on our Service, such as information you provide when customizing a URL or participating in surveys or promotions (if any).

Data Collected Automatically:

When you interact with our Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

  • Usage and Device Information: This includes your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of access. For example, when you create or click on a shortened URL or QR code through 4N Eco, we may log the click event (including IP address and user agent) to provide analytics and ensure the link works properly.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Service. This can include your preferences and usage patterns. (See Cookies and Tracking Technologies below for more details.)
  • Analytics Data: We use third-party analytics tools that employ cookies and device identifiers to help us understand how users engage with our website. This may provide us with aggregate information such as overall visit counts, traffic sources, and user behavior on our site. This data is generally de-identified and does not directly reveal your identity.

We do not intentionally collect any sensitive personal data (such as race, religion, health, or financial information) through 4N Eco, and we ask that you do not provide this information. If we ever need to collect sensitive data for a specific purpose, we will do so in accordance with applicable laws and with your explicit consent when required.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Maintain the Service: We process your data to create and manage your account, shorten URLs and generate QR codes as requested, and ensure the Service functions as intended.
  • To Communicate with You: We use contact information (like your email) to send important notices and updates about the Service, such as confirmations, technical alerts, security notifications, or administrative messages.
  • To Improve and Personalize the Service: We analyze usage data and feedback to understand how our Service is used and to make improvements. This helps us optimize performance, develop new features, and tailor user experience.
  • For Analytics and Research: We use aggregated and anonymized data (that does not identify you personally) to research trends and measure the effectiveness of our eco-friendly approach.
  • To Enforce Terms, Prevent Fraud, and Ensure Security: We may use data to prevent abuse of our Service, investigate violations of our Terms of Service, and protect the integrity of our platform.
  • For Legal Compliance: We process personal information as needed to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • With Your Consent, for Additional Purposes: If we ever request to use your personal information for a purpose that is not compatible with the original reasons we collected it, we will explain this to you and, if required, ask for your consent.

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR):

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we only process your personal data when we have a valid legal basis to do so under GDPR. These bases include:

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
  • Contract: The processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
  • Legitimate Interests: We process data as needed for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party), such as improving our Service, securing our platform, and delivering an efficient user experience, provided that those interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
  • Legal Obligation: The processing is necessary for us to comply with a legal obligation.

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which we collected it, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another related reason that is compatible with the original purpose. If we need to use your information for an unrelated purpose, we will notify you and explain the legal basis that allows us to do so.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required or permitted by law. The exact duration we keep your information can vary depending on the type of data and the reason we have it:

  • Account Information: If you create an account with 4N Eco, we will retain your account data while your account is active. You can delete your account or request deletion of your personal data at any time.
  • Usage Logs: We generally retain web server logs, analytics records, and click-tracking information for a limited period needed for analysis, security, and debugging.
  • Communications: If you contact us, we may keep those communications and our responses for our records.
  • Legal Obligations and Disputes: We may retain information for a longer period if necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or protect our legal rights.

Once the retention period expires or the purpose for collecting personal data is satisfied, we will delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of your personal information.

Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with certain trusted third parties in order to provide and improve our Service, or as otherwise described below:

  • Service Providers: We may share personal information with third-party companies and individuals who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, communication tools, or payment processing.
  • Business Transfers: If 4N EcoTech is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose personal data when required by law, or when we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of 4N Eco or others.
  • With Your Consent: We will share your information where you have explicitly given us consent to do so.
  • Third-Party Websites and Services: Our website may contain links to external sites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies: Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar tracking technologies include web beacons and pixels. We use cookies to improve your experience and gather information about how our Service is used.

How We Use Cookies: 4N Eco uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for our website to function properly, such as keeping you logged in.
  • Analytics Cookies: Collect information about traffic and user interactions. Typically used by third-party analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember choices you make and provide enhanced features or personalization.

We do not currently use cookies for advertising or targeting purposes. You can typically adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

Security Measures

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use a variety of technical and organizational measures to protect it. These include encryption (SSL/TLS), access controls, firewalls, and regular security assessments. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach affecting your information, we will notify you as required by law.

International Data Transfers

4N EcoTech is headquartered in India, but our Service may be accessed by users worldwide. We may transfer your personal information to servers located in different countries. We take steps to ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law, such as using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU users.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and the applicable data privacy laws, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. You may also have the right to object to certain processing, withdraw consent, or request data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us (see Contact Us below). We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA (such as opting out of “sale” of personal data, if applicable). We will never discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under that age. If you believe a child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it as soon as possible.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy with a new “Last Updated” date. If the changes are significant, we may notify you by other means as well. Your continued use of the Service after an updated policy becomes effective indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will address your inquiry as soon as possible.