Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to FastPedia ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company"). This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how FastPedia and its affiliates collect, use, process, disclose, and safeguard information obtained from users ("you," "your," or "User") of the FastPedia website located at fastpedia.io and any related services, features, or content we offer (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, you must not access or use our Service.

This Policy applies only to information collected through our Service and not to information collected offline or through third-party websites, applications, or services that may be accessible through our Service.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
• "Processing" means any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, recording, storage, retrieval, use, disclosure, or deletion.
• "Data Controller" means FastPedia, which determines the purposes and means of Processing Personal Data.
• "Service Provider" means any third party that processes data on our behalf.
• "Anonymous Data" means data that cannot be used to identify an individual User.
• "Cookies" are small files stored on your device that enable certain features and functionality.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories. We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Data to third parties for their commercial purposes.

Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password (encrypted) if you create an account
• Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us for support or feedback
• Newsletter Data: Email address if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter
• User Content: Any reviews, comments, or submissions you voluntarily post on our Service

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Log Data: IP address (anonymized after 30 days), browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address (country/region level only)
• Analytics Data: Aggregated usage patterns, popular tools, search queries (anonymized), and feature engagement metrics

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Sensitive Personal Information (race, religion, political affiliations, health data)
• Financial information (we do not process payments directly)
• Social Security numbers or government identification numbers
• Biometric data
• Information from children under 13 years of age

Legal Basis for Processing and How We Use Your Information

We process your Personal Data only when we have a valid legal basis. Our legal bases include:

Legitimate Interests

We may process your data when reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests, including:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving our Service
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, security breaches, and technical issues
• Protecting against harm to the rights, property, or safety of FastPedia, our users, or the public
• Performing analytics and conducting research to improve our Service
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and other legal rights

Consent

We process certain data based on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time:

• Sending marketing communications and newsletters (opt-in required)
• Placing certain cookies on your device
• Processing optional account information

Legal Obligations

We may process data to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including:

• Responding to lawful requests from public authorities
• Complying with court orders and legal proceedings
• Meeting tax, reporting, and other regulatory requirements

Contractual Necessity

Processing necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations when you use our Service

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Retention Periods

• Account Data: Retained for the duration of your account plus 30 days after account deletion to allow for account recovery
• Analytics Data: Anonymized after 90 days; aggregated data retained indefinitely
• Server Logs: IP addresses anonymized after 30 days; logs deleted after 12 months
• Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe, plus 30 days to process the unsubscription
• Legal Compliance Data: Retained as required by applicable laws (typically 3-7 years)

Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your Personal Data by:

• Sending an email to [email protected] with subject line "Data Deletion Request"
• Using the account deletion feature in your account settings (if applicable)
• We will respond to deletion requests within 30 days

Note: We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as fraud prevention and safety.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your Personal Data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Our Security Measures Include:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection and security practices
• Incident response procedures for potential data breaches

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will:

• Notify affected users within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach
• Provide information about the nature of the breach and potential impacts
• Describe measures taken to address the breach
• Recommend steps you can take to protect yourself

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site. For detailed information on the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service contains links to third-party websites and services (including AI tools listed in our directory). FastPedia is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or functionality of these third-party services.

Third-Party Disclaimer

• We do not endorse, warrant, or guarantee any third-party tools or services listed on our platform
• Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and privacy policies
• We are not liable for any damages or losses resulting from your use of third-party services
• Third-party links are provided for informational purposes only

Service Providers

We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Service:

• Analytics Providers: To understand Service usage (data is anonymized)
• Hosting Providers: To store and serve our Service
• Email Service Providers: To send transactional and marketing emails (with consent)
• Security Providers: To protect against malicious activity

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• FastPedia shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater
• We are not responsible for any loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities
• These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FastPedia, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your violation of this Privacy Policy or our Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or share through our Service

Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your Personal Data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your Personal Data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited processing of your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local supervisory authority

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of Personal Data collected, used, disclosed, or sold
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of Personal Data we collected from you
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of Personal Data (Note: We do not sell Personal Data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate Personal Data
• Right to Limit Use: Limit use and disclosure of sensitive Personal Data

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Include "Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line
• Provide sufficient information to identify you
• Specify which rights you wish to exercise

We will respond to your request within 30 days (45 days for CCPA requests). We may require additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to the United States and process it there.

We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Such measures include implementing Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other lawful data transfer mechanisms.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our servers.

User Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

When you submit, post, or share content on our Service ("User Content"), you grant FastPedia:

• A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your User Content
• The right to sublicense these rights to service providers solely for the purpose of providing the Service
• The right to use your User Content for improving our Service and developing new features

Content Responsibilities

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit
• Your content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
• Your content does not violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Your content does not contain malicious code, viruses, or harmful components

FastPedia's Intellectual Property

All content on our Service, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of FastPedia or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without explicit written permission
• Use our trademarks, logos, or brand elements without authorization
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of our Service
• Create derivative works based on our Service or content
• Use automated systems or bots to access or scrape our Service

DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA notice to: [email protected]

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Arbitration Agreement

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY OR OUR SERVICE WILL BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, AND YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Privacy Policy will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page
• Notify you via email (if you have an account) for material changes
• Display a prominent notice on our Service for at least 30 days after changes

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using our Service.

Contact Information