ShareThis Privacy Notice

DATED 2020-07-28 · VERSION 20201001_rev01 · COMPARED WITH 20200701_rev01 · ARCHIVE SNAPSHOT

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3		Please click the following links to read our Privacy Policy in other languages: [Confidentialité](https://s18955.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Privacy-Policy-3.30.20-French-v1.pdf) (Français), [Privacidad](https://s18955.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Privacy-Policy-3.30.20-Spanish-v1.pdf) (Español), [Privacy](https://s18955.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Privacy-Policy-3.30.20-Italian-v1.pdf) (Italiano), [Privacidade](https://s18955.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Privacy-Policy-3.30.20-Portuguese-V1.pdf) (Português), [Datenschutz](https://s18955.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Privacy-Policy-3.30.20-German-v1.pdf) (Deutsche), [プライバシー](https://s18955.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Privacy-Policy-3.30.20-Japanese-V1.pdf) (日本語).
	3	Please click the following links to read our Privacy Policy in other languages: [Confidentialité](https://pcdn.sharethis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Privacy-Policy-3.30.20-French-v1.pdf) (Français), [Privacidad](https://pcdn.sharethis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Privacy-Policy-3.30.20-Spanish-v1.pdf) (Español), [Privacy](https://pcdn.sharethis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Privacy-Policy-3.30.20-Italian-v1.pdf) (Italiano), [Privacidade](https://pcdn.sharethis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Privacy-Policy-3.30.20-Portuguese-V1.pdf) (Português), [Datenschutz](https://pcdn.sharethis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Privacy-Policy-3.30.20-German-v1.pdf) (Deutsche), [プライバシー](https://pcdn.sharethis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Privacy-Policy-3.30.20-Japanese-V1.pdf) (日本語).
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5		### Updated June 29, 2020
	5	### Updated July 28, 2020
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7	7	ShareThis takes privacy seriously. This Privacy Notice sets out what data we collect, how we collect it, why we process it, who we may share it with and, where the data we collect is personal data, your rights with respect to such personal data. ShareThis may change this Notice from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are up to date with any changes.
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9	9	ShareThis is committed to processing information in accordance with applicable laws (including where applicable the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and as described in this Privacy Notice. For specific information about how ShareThis adheres to the GDPR and your rights as an EEA data subject please click [here.]() For information about how ShareThis adheres to the CCPA, please click [here]().
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11	11	To access information for Publishers, please visit the Publisher Information page [here](https://www.sharethis.com/publisher/).
62	62	We receive information about the content of the websites that you visit and information about the audience of those websites to enable us to infer and create groups of users who have similar characteristics, interests or behavioral patterns. We combine the Usage Data with data we receive from third party advertisers, analytics vendors and data partners to create categories of data that are helpful to advertisers seeking to deliver a more personalized advertising experience. For example, if a user regularly views or shares content about shopping for a car, our systems may infer that this user may be interested in purchasing an automobile. This practice is sometimes referred to as interest based advertising, and a segment titled "interested in automobile" is sometimes referred to as an audience segment or a "profile." When we group this data into profiles, we refer to it as "Profile Information".
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64	64	We can infer this Profile Information (by reference to browser identifiers, not actual names) using the information we obtain from third parties about the likely content and characteristics of the users and audiences of the websites which are visited. For example, users of a particular website may have an interest in cars and typically be within a certain age or income range. Where we are able to infer that two or more browsers or devices are the same user or household, we may use that information to bolster our Profile Information.
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66	66	The characteristics by which we group users relate to age ranges, income ranges, education, gender, ethnicity and family composition, on the basis of the typical audience of websites they visit and content viewed.
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68		If you would like to see a list of the types of Profile Information used by ShareThis, including any Profile Information that is health or political in nature (U.S. only), please [click here.](https://sharethis.com/privacy-audiences/)
	68	If you would like to see a list of the types of Profile Information used by ShareThis, including any Profile Information that is health or political in nature (U.S. only), please [click here.](https://sharethis.com/privacy-audiences/) ShareThis does not create Profile Information based upon visits to adult entertainment websites.
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70	70	1.3 How we obtain Usage Data and Profile Information
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72	72	We collect Usage Data when your device visits our website, uses or interacts with our services (including sharing content with the ShareThis Icon), when your device visits Publishers' websites that use ShareThis Publisher Applications, and when your device views or clicks advertisements that we serve or are served on our behalf. We do so by using cookies placed on your browser, pixel tags, and HTTP headers (or other communication protocols).
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74	74	_Our use of Cookies and other Tracking Technologies_
116	116	Many of our services can be used without registering with us. However if you are a Publisher, or represent a Publisher, and want to use some of our enhanced features, you will need to register with us.
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118	118	If you choose to register with us, you must be and you affirm that you are 16 years of age or older. We do not sell or share registration information with third parties for direct marketing purposes.
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120	120	5\. Business contacts data
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122		We may process your personal data if you are or your employer has a business relationship with us. You could be a customer, supplier, or a prospect (e.g. a Publisher, a data provider, a social media platform, an agency, an advertiser etc.). The personal data we hold about you refers to your professional life (name, email address, billing address, office address, phone numbers, title, company you work for). We would have collected that information from exchanging emails or business cards, meeting at industry meetings or client sessions etc. We may process that data for a number of legitimate business purposes, including: a) to communicate with you within the context of our business relationship; b) to provide our products or services; c) for billing and invoicing purposes; and d) for sales, marketing and product promotional purposes.
	122	We may process your personal data if you are or your employer has a business relationship with us. You could be a customer, supplier, or a prospect (e.g. a Publisher, a data provider, a social media platform, an agency, an advertiser etc.). The personal data we hold about you refers to your professional life (name, email address, billing address, office address, phone numbers, title, company you work for). We would have collected that information from exchanging emails or business cards, meeting at industry meetings or client sessions etc. We may process that data for a number of legitimate business purposes, including: a) to communicate with you within the context of our business relationship; b) to provide our products or services; c) for billing and invoicing purposes; and d) for sales, marketing and product promotional purposes ((e.g., uploading emails into LinkedIn and similar platforms to advertise new services to current and prospective customers).
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124	124	This data may also be processed for the purposes set out in the section '[General purposes which apply to all data.']()
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126	126	6\. Employee and Job Applicants' data
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128	128	If you are an employee of ShareThis, or you apply for a role with ShareThis, in the US or in Europe, please refer to our HR Policy for information about how we process your data. These can be obtained from our HR department at [HR@ShareThis.com](mailto:HR@ShareThis.com).
314	314	The security of your information is a high priority to ShareThis. We have implemented industry-standard security measures.
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316	316	While no transmission of data over the Internet is guaranteed to be completely secure, we strive to protect your data. It may be possible for third parties not under the control of ShareThis to unlawfully intercept or access transmissions of private communications. ShareThis cannot ensure or warrant the security of information you transmit to us.
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318	318	### Commitments to Privacy Standards
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320		ShareThis promotes transparency and control for users as members of various self-regulatory programs. ShareThis also participates in and has certified its compliance with the EU-U.S. and Swiss U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks.
	320	ShareThis promotes transparency and control for users as members of various self-regulatory programs. ShareThis also participates in and has certified its compliance with the EU-US and Swiss U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks.
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322	322	Additional Information
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324	324	ShareThis is a member of the following self-regulatory programs:
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326	326	Network Advertising Initiative (NAI):
330	330	The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA):
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332	332	ShareThis adheres to the Digital Advertising Alliance Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising. The [DAA opt-out platform](http://www.aboutads.info/choices/) offers the consumer a choice page to opt out from advertising services, and general information related to privacy.
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334	334	EDAA:
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336		GDPR and EU-US Privacy Shield:
	336	GDPR and Swiss Privacy Shield:
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338	338	ShareThis, Inc. is committed to protecting data and enabling individual privacy rights in every location we do business. Therefore, we comply with the GDPR and the EU-US and Swiss-US Privacy Shield Frameworks.
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340	340	In accordance with the GDPR, which is designed to empower and protect the data privacy rights of EU individuals, ShareThis makes available user consent tools (ShareThis is a registered CMP with the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework), as well as facilitating user data rights outlined throughout this notice.
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342	342	### User Choices and Opt-out Rights
416	416	The Federal Trade Commission has investigation and enforcement authority over our compliance with the Privacy Shield.
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418	418	If you believe we have not respected your rights or otherwise not handled data correctly, then we encourage you to contact us directly and we will do everything possible to help.
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420	420	However, where you still have a complaint, then you have the right to raise the matter with the Supervisory Authority (or data protection agency) in your country for resolution.
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422		Last Updated: June 29, 2020
	422	Last Updated: July 28, 2020
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424	424	Contact
425	425	ShareThis, Inc.
426	426	3000 El Camino Real
427	427	5 Palo Alto Square, Suite 150
428	428	Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA