Privacy Policy for PlantFCE by Storm Consulting

Effective Date: 27 November 2024

1. Introduction

Storm Consulting (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the PlantFCE suite of applications (“App”) and the plantfce.com website (“Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our services. By accessing or using our App and Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: This includes information that can personally identify you, such as your name, email address, and billing information when you register for an account, make a purchase, or contact us for support.
• Usage Information: We may collect information about how you interact with the App and Site, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on each page.
• Location Data: With your consent, we may collect your location information for specific features.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. For more details, see our Cookie Policy in Section 9 below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes such as:

• Providing, operating, and improving our App and Site
• Processing payments and managing accounts
• Sending promotional emails, updates, or notifications regarding our services (you may opt-out at any time)
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Analyzing usage to improve the functionality of the App and Site

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your information. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, and customer service.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access to your information
• Correction or deletion of your information
• Objection to or restriction of our processing of your information
• Data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our App and Site are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Cookie Policy

Our Site, plantfce.com, and the suite of Apps use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, understand user behavior, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and your choices regarding their use.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize you, store your preferences, and analyze how you use our Site. Cookies can be classified as “session cookies,” which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent cookies,” which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Site and App to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionalities such as account access, payment processing, and security.

• Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Site and App, including which pages are visited, how much time is spent on each page, and other usage metrics. This data helps us improve our services.

• Functional Cookies: These cookies enable additional features on the Site and App, such as saving your preferences and remembering login details for quicker access.

• Marketing and Advertising Cookies: With your consent, these cookies track your online activities to deliver more relevant advertisements and promotional content.

Your Cookie Choices

You can control or disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our Site and App. For more information on how to manage cookies, please refer to your browser’s help documentation.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted in this Privacy Policy, with the “Effective Date” at the top reflecting the date of the most recent changes.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our Site. Your continued use of our services after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at [email protected]