Effective Date: March 20, 2025
Last Updated: March 20, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to Purple Media and its competition platform, ViralSweep. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit Purple.Media and the platforms we use, such as ViralSweep.com, TypeForm.com, and Google Forms.

By using our websites and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• IP address
• Phone model and operating system
• Any information or photos submitted through our forms or competition platforms

We also collect non-personal data such as browser type, operating system, and website usage data.

3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data through:

• Contact forms
• Account registration
• Competition participation
• Cookies and analytics tools
• Third-party integrations, such as social logins

4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services
• To facilitate marketing campaigns
• To manage customer service inquiries
• To comply with legal requirements
• To facilitate contest participation
• To provide targeted advertising

5. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:

• Our clients and competition sponsors when data is submitted through our competition platforms
• Analytics providers
• Advertising partners

We do not sell personal data to third parties. However, we may share certain types of data for advertising and analytics purposes. California residents may opt out of data sharing for targeted advertising by contacting us at alex@purple.media or by clicking the 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link on our website.

6. International Data Transfers
Personal data is primarily stored in the United States but may be processed in Taiwan or the European Union as necessary for operational purposes.

7. User Rights & Control Over Data
Users have the right to:

• Request access, corrections, or deletion of their data by emailing alex@purple.media
• Opt out of marketing emails via unsubscribe links or by contacting alex@purple.media
• California Residents: Exercise their rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including requesting access to their personal data, requesting data deletion, and opting out of data sharing for targeted advertising.

8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Users may request deletion of their data at any time.

9. Security Measures
We take the following security precautions to protect your data:

• Encryption (HTTPS) during data transmission
• Secure, password-protected cloud storage
• Access controls on stored data

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies for:

• Analyzing website traffic
• Personalizing user experience
• Marketing and advertising purposes
  Users are notified about cookies via pop-up banners or notices on our website. Users may manage their cookie preferences via our Cookie Settings page.

11. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our services are not intended for children under 13 in the U.S., and we do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If we discover that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.

12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Users will be notified by email of any significant changes.

13. Legal Basis for Data Processing (GDPR & U.S. Compliance)
We process personal data based on:

• User consent (for marketing, cookies, and analytics)
• Contract performance (e.g., participation in competitions)
• Legitimate business interest (e.g., improving our services and marketing efforts)
• Legal obligations where applicable

14. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

• Email: alex@purple.media
• Address: Purple Media Co. Ltd., No. 320, Sec. 3, Linghang S. Rd, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan 320

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.

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