1.              Introduction

BLINKTECH, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, divisions, and brands, collectively, the "Company," "us," "we," or "our," as the context may require) operates and provides blinkupapp.com (the "Site") and the bLinkup platform, provided through the bLinkup app or integrated into third-party apps (the "App," and together with the Site, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy (this "Policy") describes our privacy practices for the Services, including the types of information we may collect from you when you visit the Site, access the App, or otherwise use the Services and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information. We respect the privacy of the users of the Services ("you" or "your," as the context may require) and we are committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information through compliance with this Policy.

Please read this Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to this Policy and our Terms of Use. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not visit, access, use, or otherwise interact with the Services.

2.              The Interactions this Policy Covers

This Policy describes and applies exclusively to personal information (as defined below) that we collect on or in connection with the Services and in texts, emails, and other electronic communications sent through or in connection with the Services. Except as otherwise provided in this Policy or as required by applicable law, this Policy does not apply to information that is collected by any app, website, or third party other than the Services, including through any app that the Services may be available through or that may access, be linked to, or otherwise be accessible from the Services. If you visit an app, website, or third party that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing it with any information, as that privacy policy will apply to your interactions with that app, website, or third party.

Except as otherwise provided in this Policy, "personal information" is information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with you. "Personal information" does not include information which is generally not considered "personal information" under applicable law or is otherwise exempted under applicable law, such as information which is publicly available or subject to special data privacy laws and/or regulations, or information not otherwise considered "personal information" under applicable law.

3.              Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about you as a result of your use of the Services and as a result of your communication with us. This information may include:

·       Various categories of personal information, such as:

o   Identifiers, including your name, phone number, image (if you upload a profile picture), and other similar identifiers.

o   Your phonebook and contacts when you expressly consent to the collection of such information.

o   Location information, including your real-time location when you expressly consent to the collection of such information.

o   Inferences drawn from any of the above.

o   Any other personal information that you upload or share to or on the Services, or which you otherwise provide directly to us.

·       Information that is about you but individually does not identify you, such as information which has been de-identified or aggregated in a manner where it can no longer be used to identify you.

·       Information about your internet connection and the equipment you use to access the Services; IP address and other unique device identifiers; your activity on the Services; and other usage details collected through your use of the Services.

·       Any other information, including personal information, which you disclose or share.

4.              How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect personal information:

·       Directly from you when you provide it to us;

·       Automatically when you use or access the Services; or

·       From third parties.

A.     Information We Collect Directly

The personal information we collect directly from you when you use or access the Services includes:

·       Information that you provide by visiting the Site, downloading the App and registering for an account, checking into a location, connecting with other users of the Services, posting a review, or filling in forms on the Services.

·       Your voluntary responses to surveys that we might ask you to complete.

·       Records and copies of your communications when you contact us, including information you provide when requesting further information or reporting a problem with the Services.

B.     Information We Collect Automatically

As you navigate through and interact with the Services, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information, including:

·       Usage details. When you access and use the Services, we may automatically collect certain details of your access to and use of the Services, including traffic data, approximate location data, logs, and other communication data and the resources that you access and use on or through the Services.

·       Device information. We may collect information about your mobile device and internet connection, including the device's unique device identifier, IP address, operating system, browser type, and mobile network information.

The information we collect automatically is only statistical data and does not, in and of itself, include personal information, but we may maintain it or may associate it with other personal information we collect in other ways or receive from third parties, at which point it could become personal information. This information helps us to improve our Services and to deliver a better and more personalized service, including by enabling us to estimate our audience size and usage patterns and recognize you when you return to the Services.

The technologies we use for automatic information collection on the Site may include cookies. A cookie is a small file placed on the hard drive of your computer. You can refuse to accept cookies by activating the appropriate setting on your browser. However, if you select this setting, you may be unable to access certain parts of our Site, and overall functionality of the Site may be impaired. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies when you direct your browser to our Site.

We also utilize third-party analytics providers to help us market, troubleshoot, and provide information about our products and services. We use analytics tools provided by third parties including, but not limited to, Google Firebase and Google Analytics, which are third-party services that transmit user behavior and traffic data to Google services in the United States. We use the reports provided by Google and similar service providers to help us understand trends and other activity on the Services and to help us improve the Services. We only use this information to identify trends and potential issues; we do not use it in a way that individually identifies any of our users. For more information regarding Google and how it collects and processes your information, please see "How Google Uses Information From Sites or Apps That Use Our Services," located at www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners.

C.     From Third Parties

We may also receive personal information or draw inferences about you from other sources, including, without limitation, service providers who collect or process information on our behalf. We generally require these service providers to use your personal information only as we direct and in a manner consistent with this Policy.

5.              How We Use Your Personal Information

We may use the personal information that we collect about you or that you provide to us:

·       To provide you with the Services, all related content, and any other information, products, or services that you request from us.

·       To enable you to share your approximate location with and send messages to your contacts.

·       To help you identify which of your contacts are also users of the Services and allow you to invite contacts who are not users of the Services.

·       To communicate with you and to process your requests.

·       To market to you and notify you of changes or additions to any products or services we offer.

·       To help maintain the safety, security, and integrity of the Services, as well as our products, services, databases, and other technology assets.

·       To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us.

·       For testing, research, analysis, and development, including to understand our audience, develop and improve the Services and the Company.

·       To respond to law enforcement requests and, as required by applicable law, court order or governmental regulations.

·       To evaluate, negotiate, or conduct a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, other sale or transfer of some or all of our assets, or the negotiation thereof, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which personal information held by us about our users and customers is among the assets transferred.

·       To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it.

·       For any other purpose with your consent.

6.              Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose personal information that we collect or that you provide:

·       To our subsidiaries and affiliates.

·       To contractors, service providers, advisors, and other third parties we use to support our business and who use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

·       To an actual or prospective buyer or other successor in the event of an actual or proposed merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of our assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which personal information held by us about our users is among the assets transferred.

·       To fulfill the purpose for which you provide it.

·       To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including to respond to any government or regulatory request.

·       To enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us, and for billing and collection.

·       If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, our customers, or others.

·       For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information.

·       With your consent.

We do not sell personal information.

We may use or disclose aggregated information about our users and information that does not identify any individual without restriction.

7.              Privacy Choices

We strive to provide you with choices regarding the personal information you provide to us. We have gathered the following mechanisms to provide you with control over your information:

·       Device Permissions. Mobile devices offer permission systems for specific types of device data and notifications, such as phone contacts, pictures, location, and push notifications. You can change your settings on your device to either consent to or refuse the collection or processing of the corresponding information or the display of the corresponding notifications. If you disable or refuse certain permissions, the Services may then be inaccessible or not function properly.

·       Other Tracking Technologies. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Site may then be inaccessible or not function properly.

·       Promotional Offers from Us. If you do not wish to have your contact information used by us for promotions, you can opt-out by unsubscribing from any emails you receive from us. Additionally, you can also always opt-out by contacting us as provided in Section 11 (How to Contact Us).

·       Accessing, Correcting, and Updating Your Information. To access and update certain information (such as your name), you can login and edit your profile in the App, or you can contact us as provided in Section 11 (How to Contact Us).

·       Deleting Your Account. To delete your account and the information associated with your account, you can select "Be Forgotten – Delete Account" in the App, or you can contact us as provided in Section 11 (How to Contact Us).

We do not control third parties' collection or use of your information to serve interest-based advertising. However, these third parties may provide you with ways to choose not to have your information collected or used in this way. You can opt-out of receiving targeted ads from members of the Network Advertising Initiative ("NAI") on the NAI's website, https://thenai.org/opt-out. Similarly, you can opt-out of receiving targeted ads from members of the Digital Advertising Alliance ("DAA") on the DAA's website, https://www.privacyrights.info.

8.              Security

We implement various physical, administrative, and technical safeguards in accordance with industry standards to protect the security of your personal information both online and offline. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to the Services. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Services.

9.          Children's Privacy

The Services are not directed to nor intended for use by anyone under 13 years old (a "Child" or "Children"). We do not knowingly collect personal information from Children. Children are not authorized to use the Services. If you are a Child, please do not provide any personal information to, on, or through the Services. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a Child, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a Child, please contact us as provided in Section 11(How to Contact Us).

10.           Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to review and revise this Policy from time to time, without prior notice, subject to applicable legal requirements to provide you prior notice or obtain your consent. The date this Policy was last reviewed and/or revised is noted at the top of the page. You are responsible for periodically visiting this Policy to check for any changes. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

11.           How to Contact Us

To ask questions or comment about your personal information, this Policy, or our privacy practices, you may contact us:

·       Via email at blinktechmke@gmail.com

12.           Notice for Nevada Residents

This Section 12 applies exclusively to visitors and users of the Services who reside in the state of Nevada. Nevada provides its residents with a limited right to opt-out of certain personal information sales. Nevada residents who wish to exercise this sale opt-out right may email us at [EMAIL]. Please include "Nevada" in your email subject line and include the following information in your email: (i) your name, (ii) Nevada resident address, and (iii) email address. However, please know we do not currently sell data triggering that statute's opt-out requirements.

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