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Carrd's privacy policy indicates that data transmissions are not guaranteed to be secure (risk_flags-0001) and that the policy itself may change at any time (risk_flags-0002). Furthermore, Carrd does not respond to 'Do Not Track' signals (risk_flags-0003), meaning user tracking preferences may be ignored. Limitations may prevent users from controlling tracking technologies on mobile devices (data_use-0001) and limiting cookies may affect website functionality (data_use-0002). Personal information may also be shared with affiliates (data_use-0003), and Carrd is not responsible for user-shared information (data_use-0004). Finally, personal information is used for marketing communications (data_use-0005).
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Data transmissions are not guaranteed to be secure
Carrd states that no Internet or e-mail transmission is ever fully secure or error free, and e-mail sent to or from them may not be secure, advising users to take special care in disclosing information.
Why it matters: Your data, especially when sent via email or over the internet to Carrd, might not be fully protected against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no Internet or e-mail transmission is ever fully secure or error free. In particular, e-mail sent to or from us may not be secure. Therefore, you should take special care in deciding what information you send to us via the Service or e-mail.
Security, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Policy changes can be made at any time
Carrd reserves the right to change its Privacy Policy at any time, posting an updated version on the page, and your continued use or provision of Personal Information after such posting or notification constitutes consent to the revised policy.
Why it matters: The terms governing your privacy can change without direct, explicit consent, potentially altering how your personal information is handled after you've provided it.
As a result we may change this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do we will post an updated version on this page, unless another type of notice is required by the applicable law. By continuing to use our Service or providing us with Personal Information after we have posted an updated Privacy Policy, or notified you by other means if applicable, you consent to the revised Privacy Policy and practices described in it.
Changes to the Privacy Policy, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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No response to 'Do Not Track' signals
Carrd states that they currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" or similar signals.
Why it matters: Your browser's 'Do Not Track' preference will be ignored, meaning your online activity may still be tracked despite your attempt to opt out.
We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" or similar signals.
Your Privacy Choices, paragraph 8 · Citation strength: strong
Data Use
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Highlights how your data is collected, processed, and shared.
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Limitations on controlling tracking technologies on mobile devices
If you access the Website on your mobile device, you may not be able to control tracking technologies through the settings.
Why it matters: Your ability to manage or limit tracking of your online activity may be restricted when using the service on a mobile device.
If you access the Website on your mobile device, you may not be able to control tracking technologies through the settings.
**Personal Information You Provide:**, paragraph 7 · Citation strength: strong
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Cookie limitations may affect website functionality
Carrd states that if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may be unable to access certain parts of the Website and may not be able to benefit from the full functionality.
Why it matters: Restricting cookies could prevent you from fully utilizing the website's features or accessing certain sections.
Please note that if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may be unable to access certain parts of the Website and you may not be able to benefit from the full functionality of the Website.
**Personal Information You Provide:**, paragraph 6 · Citation strength: strong
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Personal information may be shared with affiliates
Carrd may share Personal Information with its current and future affiliates, which are entities that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with Carrd, and these affiliates may use the shared Personal Information consistently with the Privacy Policy.
Why it matters: Your personal information may be shared within Carrd's corporate family, which could involve more entities than initially understood.
We may share Personal Information with our current and future affiliates, meaning an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Carrd. Our affiliates may use the Personal Information we share in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information, paragraph 2 · Citation strength: strong
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User-shared information is not controlled by Carrd
Certain actions, such as sharing a Site with another user or adding information to your profile, make your name and email accessible to other users, and Carrd is not responsible for how other users use this shared information.
Why it matters: When you share information or add it to your profile, you lose control over how other users might use your personal data, as Carrd disclaims responsibility for their actions.
Certain actions you take may be visible to other users of the Service. For example, sharing a Site with another user will make your name and email accessible to that user. By performing such actions or adding information to your profile, you make the information shared available to other users. Carrd cannot control, and is not be responsible for, any use other users make of the information you share with them through the Service.
Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information, paragraph 2 · Citation strength: strong
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Email used for marketing communications
Carrd may use your Personal Information, such as your email if provided, to send you information about products or services they believe may be of interest to you and special offers.
Why it matters: You may receive marketing emails from Carrd based on your personal information.
We may use your Personal Information to contact you to tell you about products or services of ours we believe may be of interest to you. For instance, if you elect to provide your email, we may use that information to send you special offers.
How We Use Personal Information, paragraph 7 · Citation strength: strong
Cancellation and Renewal
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Gotchas
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Protections
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Consumer-friendly clauses that offer significant benefits or safeguards.
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Children's personal information deleted upon discovery
Carrd states that the Services are not intended for use by children under 18 years of age and if they learn they have collected Personal Information from a child under 18 without required consent, they will delete it.
Why it helps: This commitment helps protect the privacy of minors by ensuring that their personal information is removed if collected without proper consent.
The Services are not intended for use by children under 18 years of age. If we learn that we have collected Personal Information through the Services from a child under 18 without the consent of the child's parent or guardian as required by law, we will delete it.
Children, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Right to deletion of personal information
Users may request the deletion of Personal Information that Carrd no longer needs to provide the Services or for other lawful purposes.
Why it helps: This provides users with control over their data, allowing them to request the removal of personal information when it's no longer necessary for service provision or other legitimate reasons.
**Deletion** of Personal Information that we no longer need to provide the Services or for other lawful purposes.
Your Privacy Choices, paragraph 4 · Citation strength: strong
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Option to opt-out of marketing communications
Users may opt out of marketing-related communications by following instructions in the marketing communication or by updating settings through their account, or by contacting Carrd directly.
Why it helps: This provides users with clear methods to stop receiving unwanted marketing messages, enhancing their control over personal communication preferences.
You may opt out of receiving emails by following the instructions contained in each promotional email we send you. You can also control the marketing emails you receive by updating your settings through your account. In addition, if at any time you do not wish to receive future marketing communications, you may [contact us](https://carrd.co/contact).
How We Use Personal Information, paragraph 7 · Citation strength: strong
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