QuantumBoost.io Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22 May 2025
1. Introduction
QuantumBoost Advertising Pvt Ltd (“Quantum Boost,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to safeguarding the personal information you share with us when you visit QuantumBoost.io (the “Site”) or interact with our services, applications, and content (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have. It is designed to comply with the North America, EU/UK GDPR, California CCPA/CPRA, Asia’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act), and other applicable privacy regulations.
By accessing or using the Site or Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Policy.
2. Key Definitions
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Personal Data / Personal Information | Any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an individual. |
| Processing | Any operation performed on Personal Data (collection, storage, use, disclosure, deletion, etc.). |
| Controller | The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data (Quantum Boost). |
| Processor | A third party that processes data on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosts, analytics vendors). |
| User / Visitor | Anyone who browses the Site, submits data, registers an account, or otherwise interacts with us. |
3. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples & Sources | Legal Basis* |
|---|---|---|
| Information you provide directly | • Name, email, phone, postal address, company • Login credentials • Content of messages, comments, support requests • Images or other media you upload | Consent; Contract performance; Legitimate interest |
| Automatically collected data | • IP address, device ID, browser type • Pages viewed, time spent, referring URL • Log files & diagnostic info | Legitimate interest |
| Cookies & similar tech | • Session & persistent cookies (login status, preferences) • Analytics pixels (e.g., Google Analytics) • Advertising IDs | Consent (where required); Legitimate interest |
| Payment & transaction data | • Billing address • Transaction amount & date (processed via PCI-compliant provider; we do not store full card numbers) | Contract performance; Legal obligation |
| Third-party profile data | • Gravatar profile image hash • Social-sign-in profile (if you use OAuth) | Consent; Legitimate interest |
* “Legal Basis” refers to GDPR/UK-GDPR Article 6 grounds. Equivalent justifications apply under CCPA/DPDP.
Special Notes on Specific Data Types
- Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user-agent string to combat spam. An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to display your avatar. After approval, your profile picture is publicly visible next to your comment. - Media Uploads
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location (EXIF GPS) data. Visitors can download and extract any location details contained in images. - Cookies
- Comment cookies: store your name, email, website for one year.
- Login cookies: last two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
- Screen-option cookies: one year.
- Post-edit cookie: indicates the post ID you edited; expires in 24 hours.
You can control or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings.
- Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded videos, images, or social widgets. Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the originating site—those sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
4. Why We Process Your Information
| Purpose | Typical Activities |
|---|---|
| Service delivery & account management | Account creation, authentication, support, order fulfilment |
| Site performance & analytics | Measuring traffic, diagnosing errors, improving UX |
| Marketing & communications | Newsletters, promotional emails, retargeted ads (you may opt out) |
| Legal & security | Fraud prevention, enforcing Terms of Service, meeting regulatory obligations |
| Research & product development | Aggregated/anonymous analysis to enhance features |
We will not sell or rent your Personal Data. Where we rely on legitimate interest, we balance our interests against your rights and expect you to reasonably anticipate the processing.
5. How We Share Information
We disclose data only:
- Service Providers / Processors – cloud hosting, email delivery, payment gateways, analytics platforms, customer-relationship tools, spam-detection services.
- Legal & Compliance – to courts, regulators, or law-enforcement when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.
- Business Transfers – in connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, provided the receiving party honors this Policy.
- At Your Direction – e.g., publishing a testimonial, integrating with a third-party app you select.
All processors are bound by contractual obligations to keep Personal Data confidential and to process it solely for our specified purposes.
6. International Data Transfers
Quantum Boost is headquartered in India but works with partners worldwide. Where data moves out of your jurisdiction, we implement adequate safeguards:
- EU Standard Contractual Clauses or UK Addendum (for EU/UK data)
- Contracts ensuring equivalent protection under DPDP Act (for Indian data)
- Other accepted transfer mechanisms (e.g., adequacy decisions)
7. Data Security
We employ industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical controls—TLS encryption in transit, ISO-27001-certified hosting, role-based access, regular penetration testing, and staff training. Nonetheless, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100 % secure; you use the Site at your own risk.
8. Data Retention
| Data Type | Typical Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Comments & metadata | Indefinite (unless deletion requested) |
| Account information | While account remains active, plus up to 7 years for audit/Tax |
| Support tickets & logs | 3 years |
| Marketing consents | Until you withdraw consent + up to 2 years |
| Financial records | 8 years (legal/tax) |
We will securely delete or anonymize data that is no longer needed.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
| Right | Scope |
|---|---|
| Access | Obtain a copy of Personal Data we hold about you. |
| Correction (Rectification) | Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. |
| Deletion (Erasure) | Ask us to delete Personal Data, subject to legal exceptions. |
| Restriction | Limit processing in specific circumstances. |
| Portability | Receive your data in a machine-readable format. |
| Objection / Opt-out | Object to processing (e.g., direct marketing) or withdraw consent at any time. |
| Nondiscrimination | Under CCPA/CPRA, you will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising rights. |
To exercise these rights, email us at info@quantumboost.io with sufficient details to verify your identity.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 where GDPR applies). We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us; we will promptly delete it.
11. Automated Decision-Making & Profiling
We do not engage in automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects without human review.
12. Third-Party Links & Services
Our Site may link to external sites or integrate third-party plugins (e.g., YouTube, social-share buttons). We have no control over and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be announced via a prominent notice on the Site or by email if you have an account. Your continued use after an update signifies acceptance.
14. Contact Us
Data Protection Officer
QtmBoost Advertising Pvt Ltd
Email: info@quantumboost.io
Effective Date: 22 May 2025
By continuing to access QuantumBoost.io, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.