Privacy Policy

VIEWONLINEMANUALS PRIVACY POLICY


This Privacy Policy governs the data collection practices of ViewOnlineManuals ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") concerning individuals who visit the website www.viewonlinemanuals.com (referred to as the "Site"), download the Extension (as defined below), and/or utilize the services provided by ViewOnlineManuals ("Users" or "you"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle and use the information we gather. If you disagree with this Privacy Policy, kindly refrain from visiting the Site, downloading the Extension, and/or using the services offered by ViewOnlineManuals. Should you have any inquiries about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch with us at .

Overview of Services

You can sign up for emails from ViewOnlineManuals on the website. Moreover, you can install the ViewOnlineManuals browser extension, which offers manuals for various products.

Additionally, ViewOnlineManuals might display promotions from third parties (referred to as "Third Party Content") to support its services and provide accessible content to users. If you decide to click on a link provided through Third Party Content, your interaction will be with the third parties themselves, not with ViewOnlineManuals. The terms and conditions and the third party's privacy policy will govern your interactions. ViewOnlineManuals takes no responsibility for, nor does it endorse, any Third Party Content or third-party offerings.

What Information Do We Collect and Access?

Upon visiting the website and/or installing the browser extension, we gather and/or obtain specific details concerning you, collectively referred to as "Information":

  • Details You Share with Us: This encompasses all the data you willingly provide, such as your name, email address, social media particulars, phone number, demographic details, and similar information. You can submit this information through the Site, Extension, or by interacting with us online via the Contact Us page or user survey.
  • Interactions with the Extension: This involves data related to the Extension's unique identifier, how you interact with its features, the URLs and domain names of the websites you visit, the timing of your visits, and your general location (city, state, country, or zip code).
  • Browser Information: This pertains to specifics about your browser type, language, settings, and data obtained from cookies.
  • Device Information: This includes details about your IP address, the type of device you use to access the Site or install the Extension, your operating system, device make and model, unique device identifiers, and your device's Internet Service Provider.
  • Data from Third Parties: We may receive information from third parties, including providers of Third Party Content and our Service Providers. This information may encompass details about your interactions with third parties via Third Party Content for reporting purposes. We handle this information following the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy and any additional restrictions imposed by the third party.
  • Aggregated Data: To analyze user activity on ViewOnlineManuals and understand user trends, we may merge information about your browser, device, and interactions with the Extension with data collected from other users. This aggregated data is anonymized, does not reveal your identity directly or indirectly, and cannot be linked back to you as an individual.

How We Use Your Information:

We make use of the data you provide and the information we gather about you to accomplish the following business objectives:

  • Enhancing and Delivering Services: The information we gather serves to improve and optimize the Site and Extension, allowing us to offer you better services. We constantly update the Extension's features, engage in research and development, analyze its performance, and customize Third Party Content accessible through the Site and/or Extension.
  • Security, Safety, and Dispute Resolution: To safeguard the Site and/or Extension and ensure your safety, we employ the collected data to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, address any misuse or unauthorized access, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, mitigate legal liabilities, and protect the rights, property, and safety of all users and the public.
  • Communication: Should you subscribe to our emails or reach out to us with inquiries or concerns, the provided information is used to respond to your touch and assist you accordingly.
  • Mergers and Acquisitions: In the event of a business transition, like a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information might be transferred as part of the assets. We will notify you through a prominent notice within this Privacy Policy concerning any change in the ownership or control of your information.
  • Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information when legally obligated, such as complying with a court order, enforcing our rights, or cooperating with legal proceedings or law enforcement investigations.
  • With Your Consent: In certain situations, we may rely on your consent to use specific types of information for particular purposes. If applicable, you may withdraw your consent by contacting our privacy team at .

Whom We Share Your Information With:

We disclose the information we gather from you under the following conditions:

  • Sharing with Service Providers: We may collaborate with third-party companies and consultants who assist us in various aspects of our business operations to ensure the smooth functioning and management of the Site and Extension. These service providers may offer technical and developmental support for site maintenance and enhancement, aid in external and internal communications, and provide infrastructure services to run our Site and Extension effectively.
  • Disclosure due to Legal Obligations: When legally obligated, we may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities, courts, emergency services, or other necessary third parties. This includes complying with court orders, cooperating with police investigations, enforcing our rights, and participating in legal proceedings.
  • Sharing with Related Companies: We may share your information with our principals, employees, consultants, officers, directors, members, agents, subsidiaries, or affiliated companies, including our parent company and its related entities ("Related Companies"). These Related Companies may utilize the information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
  • Sharing with Third-Party Partners: We may share your information with third parties to provide you with Third Party Content and enhance its relevance.
  • Mergers and Acquisitions: In the event of a business transition, such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale to a third-party buyer, your information may be shared as part of the transaction.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We employ widely-used Internet technologies, including cookies, scripts, web beacons, and similar tools, to gather information about you directly and indirectly. Through the utilization of these technologies, we can:

  • Monitor, track, and optimize the way you interact with our services.
  • Evaluate the performance of the Site and Extension to gauge their effectiveness and make ongoing improvements.
  • Personalize and enhance your online experience by offering third-party content that aligns with your interests.

Your web browser might offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature, allowing you to communicate to website operators and web services (such as behavioral advertising services) your preference not to be tracked across different websites and over time. 
However, since no universally accepted interpretation of the DNT signal exists, our Extension does not currently act upon browser DNT signals. We are actively collaborating with the online industry to develop a shared understanding of how to handle DNT signals.

You do have the option to decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings or manually clearing cookies. For guidance on how to do this, refer to the following links for:


How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We retain your personal information only for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy or as mandated by applicable laws.

How Do We Protect Your Information?

We have implemented comprehensive security measures, including technical, administrative, and physical safeguards, to protect your information from unauthorized access and misuse. Your data is stored on secure servers, protected by firewalls, and kept in physically secure facilities accessible only to authorized personnel and employees of the Related Companies. We continuously review and update our security procedures, exploring new technologies to enhance protection further.

However, knowing that no security measures can guarantee absolute invulnerability is essential. While we strive to protect your information, any transmission of data to us or through the Site and/or Extension is done at your own risk.

Extension Removal: To discontinue collecting your information as described above, users who have downloaded the Extension and no longer wish to participate should uninstall the Extension. Instructions for uninstalling can be found here. It's important to note that unsubscribing from emails will not deactivate the gathering of information associated with your use of the Extension or Site.

Children's Privacy: The content and services provided by our Site and Extension are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly gather information from anyone under 18 years old. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with information, we will take immediate measures to remove it from our records. If you are under 18, we request that you refrain from using our Extension or Site.

Data Rights for California Residents: As a resident of California, you possess specific rights regarding your personal information under relevant data privacy laws. You have the authority to request the deletion of your personal information, access to particular categories or pieces of personal data collected about you, and the right to be exempt from discriminatory actions.

If you wish to request or exercise these rights, you can do so by clicking here. Please note that we must verify your identity before proceeding with your request.

If you are a California user, you can opt out of ViewOnlineManuals by clicking this link. It's important to note that if you delete your cookies or start using a new device, you must opt-out again. Additionally, you can achieve the same opt-out effect by uninstalling the Extension. For instructions on how to uninstall, you can find them here.

California residents can appoint an authorized agent to act when making requests. We will address and respond to requests from authorized agents, but they must furnish adequate proof of authorization or power of attorney. For the request to be valid, it should be submitted using the same browser and device where the Extension is installed.

California "Shine the Light" Rights: California users have the "Shine the Light" right, which allows them to inquire about disclosing their personal information for direct marketing purposes. Rest assured that without your explicit consent, we do not sell or share personal information with non-affiliated companies for direct marketing.

If you want further details or wish to request this particular law, you can contact us at .

Changes to this Privacy Policy: We retain the right to amend this Privacy Policy whenever necessary. We will publish updates to the Policy on the Site or other appropriate locations to inform you about the information we collect, how we utilize it, and any disclosures. It is advisable to review this Privacy Policy for any changes periodically.

In the event of significant alterations, we will provide notifications here or on the Site's homepage before the changes occur. You can check the date at the bottom of the Privacy Policy to determine when it was last updated.

Privacy Contact Information: If you have any inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or its implementation or general questions, please feel free to contact us at .

Updated: July 17th, 2023