Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents have the right to request certain information regarding our disclosure of Personal Information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us at: privacy@thegisjournal.com.

California residents also have the following rights concerning their Personal Information:

(a) Requests to Know

You have the right to request disclosure of:

1. The categories of Personal Information we have collected about you;
2. The categories of Personal Information we have sold or disclosed for a business purpose;
3. The categories of sources from which we have collected Personal Information about you;
4. The business or commercial purposes for selling or collecting Personal Information about you;
5. The categories of Personal Information sold or shared about you, as well as the categories of third parties to whom the Personal Information was sold, by category of Personal Information for each party to whom Personal Information was sold; and
6. The specific pieces of Personal Information collected.

To submit a request, please email us at privacy@thegisjournal.com. Responses may be provided electronically or by mail. We are not obligated to respond to more than two requests in a 12-month period.

(b) Requests to Delete

You have the right to request the deletion of Personal Information we have collected about you. Upon receiving a verified request, we will delete the information unless otherwise permitted by law. Requests to delete Personal Information can be made via email to privacy@thegisjournal.com.

(c) Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. You must provide written permission to the agent, and we may require you to verify your identity directly with us. An authorized agent with power of attorney pursuant to Probate Code sections 4000-4465 may also make requests on your behalf.

(d) Methods for Submitting Requests and Our Response

You can submit requests for access or deletion of Personal Information via email to privacy@thegisjournal.com. Upon receiving a request, we may request additional information to verify your identity. Additional information will only be used for verification purposes.

We will acknowledge receipt of your request within ten (10) days and respond within 45 days, subject to identity verification. We will verify your request by confirming ownership of the email address used for the account through a verification link sent to that address.

(e) Right to Non-Discrimination

You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your California privacy rights as described above.

(f) Sale of Personal Information

California residents have the right to opt out of the “sale” of their Personal Information. This includes sharing information with third parties for targeted advertising and other purposes. Under California law, “sale” broadly includes allowing third parties to receive certain information for targeted advertising.

Categories of Personal Information we may share for these purposes include:

• For online targeted advertising: demographic and statistical information, user-generated content, device information, browser data, geolocation, and social media information.
• For sending offers and promotions: contact and registration information, demographic data, employment and education data, user-generated content, device information, and geolocation.

To opt out of the sale of your Personal Information, please visit the Do Not Sell My Info page.

Transferring Your Information Outside of Europe

When you use our services, your Personal Information may be transferred to us, our advertisers, and service providers (e.g., data storage, marketing, and communication service providers like LiveRamp Inc, Audigent, and ID5) in the United States. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your privacy rights as outlined in this policy. By submitting your Personal Information, you consent to this transfer, storage, or processing.

Securing Your Personal Information

We are committed to safeguarding your Personal Information. We have implemented physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to protect against unauthorized access or disclosure.

Marketing

We may send you information about our services, products, offers, and updates that might interest you. If you have consented to receive such information, you can opt out at any time by emailing privacy@thegisjournal.com.

Your Choices and Rights

You have various legal rights concerning your Personal Information, including:

• The right to request a copy of your information.
• The right to object to the use of your information (including for marketing purposes).
• The right to request deletion or restriction of your information.
• The right to request your information in a structured, electronic format.

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@thegisjournal.com.

Note: Certain limitations may apply if fulfilling your request would reveal information about another person or if we are required to retain information for legal reasons.

If you have unresolved concerns, you may lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

If you wish to deactivate your account or stop using our services, you or your administrator may send a request to privacy@thegisjournal.com. Some information may need to be retained for legal purposes or to complete transactions.

For opting out of communications or advertisements, use the unsubscribe link in emails or contact us directly. Data portability requests will be accommodated as per the applicable context.

If you believe your rights have been infringed, you have the right to file a complaint with a data protection authority.