Introduction
At Elite Gadget LLC, safeguarding your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Statement pertains to our website, applications, and any other sites hosted by our service providers on our behalf, collectively referred to as the "Sites." We want to clarify the information we collect, how it is utilized, and the choices available to you regarding its usage. When you use our Sites, you agree to our data practices outlined in this Statement. Rest assured that your privacy is our priority.
The information that we collect
At Elite Gadget LLC, the personal information we gather from you can be categorized into two distinct types: personally identifiable information and non-personal data. Personally identifiable information refers to data that specifically identifies you as an individual. On the other hand, non-personal data encompasses information that does not identify you personally. We handle both types of information with the utmost care and in accordance with our Privacy Statement.
Personally Identifiable Information
At Elite Gadget LLC, we respect your privacy and offer the option to visit our Sites without sharing any personally identifiable information. However, there are certain situations where we may request such information from you to fulfill a service or process a transaction you've requested. The personally identifiable information we may collect in these instances includes:
1. When you send us your device, we recommend following the manufacturer's data erasure procedures. If you don't do this, we may have access to the personally identifiable information on your device. Rest assured that we take appropriate steps to erase all such information from your device before disposal or resale.
2. If you apply for a position with Smartphones Plus through our online portal, we may collect specific information from you. While providing this personally identifiable information is optional, not doing so might hinder our ability to offer the requested service, complete your transaction, or process your employment application.
3. There may be cases where we obtain information about you from other sources, such as when your employer provides your contact details for a service request. Additionally, if you apply for or accept employment with us, we may acquire information from third parties, subject to applicable laws, including recruiters, employment research firms, identity verification services, references you provide, publicly accessible websites, and other online sources. With your consent, we may also request background or credit checks from relevant authorities or financial institutions to assess your eligibility for employment, as well as medical information when evaluating eligibility for employment benefits, in compliance with local laws.
At Elite Gadget LLC, we take the security and privacy of your personal information seriously, and we handle it responsibly in accordance with applicable laws and our Privacy Statement.
Personally Identifiable Information
At Elite Gadget LLC, we also collect non-personal data, which does not directly identify you. This type of information includes the following:
1. Automatically collected data: We gather data in an automated manner to understand how others use our Sites. This data is collected in an aggregated or anonymized format.
2. Device information: This includes details about your device's software platform, operating system, IP address, type of internet browser, and firmware.
3. Mobile phone carrier: We may collect information about the mobile phone carrier you are using.
4. Web browsing patterns: We track websites visited and the time of access to analyze web browsing behaviors.
5. Geographical data: Non-precise location information, such as zip code and area code, may be collected.
6. Site usage: We collect information on how you use the Site, including the frequency and duration of your usage.
Moreover, when you send us devices, we also gather information about those devices, which includes their make, model, carrier, and specific characteristics.
Please note that this non-personal data is used solely for statistical and analytical purposes, helping us improve our Sites, services, and user experience. This information does not directly identify you, and we handle it in accordance with our Privacy Statement and applicable data protection regulations.
