Privacy Policy
1. General Information
Xide Trading Inc is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who uses our websites and applications. The byteqcode websites and applications are available globally, and we strive to provide a high level of protection regardless of the country.
This privacy statement – the “Global Privacy Statement”, or just in short “Privacy Statement” – is designed to provide transparency into Xide Trading Inc’s privacy practices and principles. It includes information about the data we collect from users through our byteqcode web platform and other general-audience sites and applications (collectively referred to as the “byteqcode Website”). If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement, please reach out to us at privacy@byteqcode.com.
The byteqcode website is intended for use by visitors aged 16 and older (hereinafter referred to as “website visitors”). If you are under 16 years of age, this site is not suitable for you. If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement, please reach out to us at privacy@byteqcode.com.
2. Which Data is Used and for What Purposes?
At Xide Trading Inc, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when using our website.
When you visit byteqcode, we may collect certain information, including but not limited to your name, email address, and gaming preferences. This information is collected to enhance your gaming experience, provide personalized content, and communicate with you about updates and promotions.
We utilize industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access and ensure its confidentiality. We do not share your personal information with third parties without your consent, except as required by law or to fulfill our services.
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our information practices, please contact us at privacy@byteqcode.com.
3. We collect your data in various ways:
Provided by you:
Some data about you we receive directly from you. Examples include information in your messages to us and information you enter in our application form.
Obtained internally:
It is possible that we obtain your data via other Xide Trading Inc systems. An example for game developers is the data which is included in our CRM system.
Obtained from third parties:
We could also obtain data about you from other persons or external parties. Specifically, we make use of this possibility in two scenarios:
Applicants:
We may obtain information from a referral included by you in your application.
Surveys and Feedback Forms:
We may invite you to participate in surveys or provide feedback on your gaming experience. This helps us understand your preferences and improve our services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data on how you interact with our website. This includes your browsing behavior, preferences, and session information.
Game Activity:
Information about your gaming activities, such as games played and achievements, may be collected to enhance your gaming experience and tailor our offerings.
Communication:
If you contact us via email or customer support, we may collect information related to your inquiries or feedback.
By employing these methods, we aim to create a more engaging and personalized experience for our users while ensuring the security and confidentiality of your information.
4. We share your data with third parties only under specific circumstances:
1. Service Provision Needs:
We share your data with third parties when it is essential for delivering services or when those third parties are involved in our operations. For example, subcontractors may gain access only to the data necessary for fulfilling their part of the service, ensuring that your information is used appropriately and limited to what is required for the task at hand.
2. Confidentiality Obligations:
All individuals within third parties who have access to your data are obligated to treat it with the utmost confidentiality. This obligation is not just company policy but is also included in our contractual agreements with these third parties to ensure compliance and protection of your information.
3. Regulatory Compliance:
We ensure that any third party with whom we share your data adheres to applicable data protection regulations. This compliance is typically established through agreements that outline the expectations and legal obligations regarding personal data handling. These agreements stipulate that the third party must implement suitable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, breaches, or misuse.
4. Need-to-Know Basis:
We may share your data on a need-to-know basis with the following parties. In this context, “need-to-know” means that access to your data is granted only to those who require it for their professional services:
5. Authorized Personnel within Xide Trading Inc:
Employees involved in data processing activities, such as our support team members who assist you with inquiries or issues, will have access to your data strictly for the purpose of providing support and resolving matters efficiently.
6. Service Providers and Subcontractors:
Authorized individuals working for service providers or subcontractors engaged by Xide Trading Inc will also have access to your data as necessary for their processing activities. For instance, if we partner with a service provider for our mobile application, only those employees who need access to your information for their specific tasks will be granted that access.
7. Private Sector Partners:
We may share your data with certain private sector partners, such as game developers and advertising partners. For example, traffic information may be shared on an aggregate and anonymous basis, meaning it will not identify you personally. Advertisers associated with the byteqcode website may also receive information gathered via cookies for targeted advertising efforts, enhancing their ability to serve relevant ads. For further details about how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Statement.
8. Government Institutions:
We may disclose your information to authorized government entities, including courts, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies, when legally mandated. This may occur when we receive requests related to investigations or to ensure compliance with the legal frameworks governing our operations. We will also release information if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Xide Trading Inc, our business partners, customers, or others.
9. Aggregate Information Disclosure:
In addition to specific individual data sharing, we may disclose non-identifying, aggregated user statistics to third parties for various purposes. This might include providing insights to prospective partners about user engagement or the effectiveness of our services. For instance, we may report the total number of users who visited the byteqcode website during a given timeframe or the number of users who played a specific game. Such information is valuable for understanding user trends and improving our offerings without compromising individual privacy.
10. Data Protection Assurance:
We take the protection of your personal information seriously and strive to implement robust measures to safeguard it. By sharing your data only with trusted third parties and under strict conditions, Xide Trading Inc aims to maintain the highest standards of data privacy and security while enabling the functionality and improvement of our services.
5. Colorado Privacy Rights (Colorado Privacy Act – CPA)
This section applies specifically to residents of the State of Colorado and supplements the information provided above, in accordance with the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), effective July 1, 2023.
5.1 Rights of Colorado Residents
If you are a resident of Colorado, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You have the right to confirm whether we are processing your personal data and to access such personal data.Right to Correction
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data concerning you, taking into account the nature of the data and the purposes of processing.Right to Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of personal data that you have provided to us or that we have obtained about you.Right to Data Portability
You have the right to obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable, readily usable format that allows you to transmit the data to another entity without hindrance, where technically feasible.Right to Opt Out
You have the right to opt out of the processing of your personal data for purposes of:Targeted advertising
The sale of personal data
Profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning you
5.2 Exercising Your Colorado Privacy Rights
To exercise any of the rights described above, please submit a request by contacting us at:
Email: privacy@byteqcode.com
We will respond to verifiable consumer requests as required by the Colorado Privacy Act. We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.
5.3 Appeals Process
If we decline to take action on your request, you have the right to appeal our decision. Instructions for submitting an appeal will be provided in our response. Appeals will be reviewed and responded to within the timeframe required by applicable Colorado law.
5.4 No Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights under the Colorado Privacy Act. This includes denying services, charging different prices, or providing a different level or quality of service.
5.5 Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. We may require proof that the agent is authorized to act on your behalf and may also require verification of your identity.