Comments:
- When comments are left on the site by users, the data shown in the comments form, as well as the user’s IP address and browser user agent string, is collected to assist with spam detection.
- An anonymized string created from the user’s email address (also known as a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if an account exists for the user. The Gravatar service privacy policy can be found here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of the comment, the user’s profile picture will be made visible to the public in the context of the comment.
Media:
If images are uploaded to the website by users, embedded location data (EXIF GPS) should be avoided in those images. Location data from images on the website can be downloaded and extracted by other users.
Cookies:
- If comments are left on our site by users, the option to save their name, email address, and website in cookies may be chosen for convenience. This allows for the avoidance of re-entering details when another comment is left. These cookies will last for the duration of the Mirrikh’s existence..
- When the login page is visited by users, a temporary cookie will be set to determine if cookies are accepted by their browser. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when the browser is closed.
- Upon logging in, several cookies will be set to save the user’s login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last till the duration of the Mirrikh’s existence. If “Remember Me” is selected by the user, the login will persist for two weeks. If the account is logged out of, the login cookies will be removed.
- If an article is edited or published by users, an additional cookie will be saved in their browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article that was just edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from other websites:
- Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites is behaved with as if the user has visited those external sites.
- Data about users may be collected by these websites, cookies may be used, additional third-party tracking may be embedded, and user interactions with the embedded content may be monitored, including tracking interactions if the user has an account and is logged in to that website.
Who we share user’s data with:
If a password reset is requested, the IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain user’s data:
- If a comment is left, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is done so that follow-up comments can be recognized and approved automatically instead of being held in a moderation queue.
- For users that are registered on our website (if any), the personal information provided in their user profile is also stored. All personal information can be seen, edited, or deleted by users at any time (except for changes to their username), subject to the permission of Mirrikh. That information can also be seen and edited by website administrators.
What rights a user can have over its data:
If an account is held on this site, or comments have been left, a request can be made to receive an exported file of the personal data that is held about the user, including any data provided. A request can also be made for the erasure of any personal data that is held about the user. This does not include any data that is required to be kept for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where the data of a user is sent:
User comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Collection of Personal Information:
- Personally identifiable information, such as email address, name, home or work address, telephone number, and a pin, may be collected by Mirrikh. Anonymous demographic information, which is not unique to the user, may also be collected, including ZIP/Postal code, age, gender, preferences, interests, and favourites.
- Certain types of personally identifiable information may be collected from businesses, including company name, location address, contact person, position, phone number, email address, valid ID document type and number, registered date of the company, and a pin.
- Information about third parties may also be collected, such as details of names, email addresses, and date of birth data. This information is requested for the purpose of nominating a beneficiary for the user’s Distributorship with Mirrikh or for shipping purposes. If the information of a spouse or family members needs to be removed from the site, contact can be made at info@mirrikh.com.
- Information about computer hardware and software may be automatically collected by Mirrikh. This information can include IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, and referring website addresses. This information is used by Mirrikh for the operation of the service, to maintain service quality, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the Mirrikh website.
- Publicly accessible blogs or community forums are offered on our website. It should be noted that any information provided in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others who have access to them. To request removal of personal information from the blog or community forum, contact can be made at info@mirrikh.com. In some cases, it may not be possible to remove personal information, in which case notification will be given regarding the inability to do so and the reason.
- Users are encouraged to review the privacy statements of websites linked to Mirrikh to understand how those websites collect, use, and share information. Responsibility for the privacy statements or other content of websites outside of the Mirrikh website and the Mirrikh family of websites is not assumed by Mirrikh.
- When our services are downloaded and used, information on the type of device used, operating system version, and device identifier (UDID) is automatically collected.
- Access to or tracking of any location-based information from mobile devices is not requested by us at any time while downloading or using our mobile applications or services.
Use of Personal Information
- Personal information is collected and used by Mirrikh to help operate the Mirrikh local website and deliver the services that have been requested, such as allowing tracking of new referrals, shipments, orders and payments, account balances, transactions, activity and performance, commissions, and access to the Mirrikh Support Centre (MSC). Personally identifiable information is also used by Mirrikh to respond to enquiries, allow subscriptions to RSS feeds, newsletters, articles, updates, and to inform users of other products or services available from Mirrikh and its affiliates. Surveys may be conducted by Mirrikh to gather opinions about current services or potential new services that may be offered. Certain demographic information (such as ZIP code) may be required for this purpose. This information is also used to monitor site traffic and personalize the site.
- Personal information is collected and used by Mirrikh to create business accounts and allow users to sell items on the site, delivering services that have been requested. Relevant newsletters may be sent, enquiries may be responded to, and subscriptions to RSS feeds, newsletters, articles, and updates may be allowed. For information on opting out or unsubscribing from certain types of communications, please refer to the paragraph below.
- Customer information lists are not shared, sold, rented, or leased by Mirrikh to third parties, other than as disclosed in this privacy policy. Occasionally, users may be contacted on behalf of external business partners about particular offerings that may be of interest. In these cases, unique personally identifiable information (email, name, address, telephone number) will not be transferred to the third party. Additionally, data may be shared with trusted partners to assist in performing statistical analysis, sending email or postal mail, providing customer support, processing payments, or arranging deliveries. All such third parties are prohibited from using personal information except to provide these services to Mirrikh, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of the information. If email offers, newsletters, articles, or updates are no longer desired, opting out may be done at any time by using the unsubscribe link located at the bottom of each communication or by emailing info@mirrikh.com.
- Personal information may also be disclosed as required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, when it is believed in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect rights, ensure safety, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
- If a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of assets occurs, notification will be provided via email and/or a prominent notice on the website regarding any change in ownership or uses of personal information, as well as any choices that may be available regarding personal information.
- Sensitive personal information, such as race, religion, or political affiliations, is not used or disclosed by Mirrikh without explicit consent.
- The websites and pages visited by customers within Mirrikh are tracked to determine which Mirrikh services are the most popular. This data is used to deliver customized content and advertising within Mirrikh to customers whose behavior indicates an interest in a particular subject area.
Use of cookies
- Mirrikh website uses cookies to help personalize the online experience for users. A cookie is a text file that is placed on the hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to computers. Cookies are uniquely assigned to users and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie.
- One of the primary purposes of cookies is to provide convenient features that save time. The purpose of a cookie is to inform the web server that a user has returned to a specific page. For example, if Mirrikh’s pages are personalized or registration occurs with the Mirrikh site or services, a cookie helps recall specific information on subsequent visits. This simplifies the process of recording personal information, such as billing addresses, shipping addresses, and so on. When a user returns to the same Mirrikh website, the information previously provided can be retrieved, allowing for easy access to the Mirrikh features that were customized.
- The ability to accept or decline cookies is available to users. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but browser settings can usually be modified to decline cookies if preferred. If cookies are declined, it may not be possible to fully experience the interactive features of the Mirrikh services or websites visited.
- The use of third-party cookies is not covered by our privacy statement. Access to or control over these cookies is not held by us.
Clear Gifs (Web Beacons/Web Bugs)
- Clear gifs (also known as Web Beacons or Web Bugs) are employed by us or our third-party tracking utility partner to help manage content on our site by informing us of the effectiveness of that content. Clear gifs are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, and are used to track the online movements of web users. In contrast to cookies, which are stored on a user’s computer hard drive, clear gifs are embedded invisibly on web pages and are about the size of the full stop at the. The information gathered by clear gifs is not tied to personally identifiable information of our customers.
- Local shared objects, also known as flash cookies, are used to store user preferences such as volume control or to display content based on what is viewed on the MIRRIKH site, personalizing the visit. Third parties, with whom partnerships are formed to provide certain features on our site or to display advertising based on web browsing activity, use flash cookies to collect and store information.
- Flash cookies differ from browser cookies in terms of the amount and type of data used, as well as how data is stored. Cookie management tools provided by browsers will not remove flash cookies. To learn how to manage privacy and storage settings for flash cookies, click here.
Flash LSOs
- Local shared objects, also known as flash cookies, are used to store user preferences such as volume control or to display content based on what is viewed on the MIRRIKH site, personalizing the visit. Third parties, with whom partnerships are formed to provide certain features on our site or to display advertising based on web browsing activity, use flash cookies to collect and store information.
- Flash cookies differ from browser cookies in terms of the amount and type of data used, as well as how data is stored. Cookie management tools provided by browsers will not remove flash cookies. To learn how to manage privacy and storage settings for flash cookies, click here.
Security of User’s Personal Information
- MIRRIKH uses best industry practices to ensure that personal information is secured from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure and that personally identifiable information provided is stored on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. When personal information (such as a credit card number) is transmitted to other websites, it is protected through the use of encryption, such as the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol.
- Generally accepted industry standards are followed by MIRRIKH to protect the personal information submitted, both during transmission and after it has been received. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Access to user’s personal information
- If personal information changes, or if the service is no longer desired, inaccuracies may be corrected, deleted, or updated by selecting ‘My Profile’ once logged into the account or by contacting us at info@mirrikh.com. Responses to enquiries will be provided within 30 days.
- Information will be retained for as long as the account is active or as needed to continue providing services. If account cancellation is desired or a request is made for the cessation of information use for service provision, contact can be made at the email address listed above. Information will be retained and used as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Changes to Privacy Policy
This privacy statement may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in information practices. If any changes are deemed material, notification will be provided by email (sent to the email address registered to the account) or by means of a notice on the Mirrikh website prior to the change becoming effective. Periodic review of this page is encouraged for users to obtain the latest information on privacy practices.