Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how WhatIsNetWorth.com collects, uses, and protects your information.

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to WhatIsNetWorth.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our website.

By accessing or using WhatIsNetWorth.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and other contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
  • Account Information: Username, password, and profile information if you create an account
  • Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and other information you provide when contacting us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on your IP address

Publicly Available Information

As a net worth information website, we collect and process publicly available information about public figures, including:

  • Financial disclosures and SEC filings
  • Public records and property ownership information
  • Media reports and verified publications
  • Corporate registrations and business ownership data
Data Category Examples Collection Method
Personal Data Email, name, contact info Direct from user
Technical Data IP address, browser type Automated collection
Usage Data Page visits, click patterns Cookies and analytics
Public Figure Data Net worth, assets, investments Public sources

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our net worth information services
  • Personalization: To customize content and improve user experience
  • Communication: To respond to inquiries, send newsletters, and provide updates
  • Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our content and services
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security breaches
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you have given clear consent for specific purposes
  • Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for fulfilling our services
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
  • Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Google AdSense for advertising
  • Social media platforms for sharing functionality

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific sharing

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Our security measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular staff training on data protection

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access: The right to request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction: The right to request limitation of processing
  • Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured format
  • Objection: The right to object to certain processing activities
  • Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.

Data Correction Requests for Public Figures

If you are a public figure and believe our net worth information is inaccurate, please contact us at data-correction@whatisnetworth.com with supporting documentation.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to WhatIsNetWorth.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our servers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

WhatIsNetWorth.com

Email: privacy@whatisnetworth.com

Address: C Block, Near Reliance Fresh, Acharya Niketan, Mayur Vihar Phase 1, Delhi 110091, India

Data Protection Officer: dpo@whatisnetworth.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.