Privacy policy
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Camefa collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://camefa.com website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by FilterGrade.
If you’d like to contact Camefa about any of your personal data, feel free to email support@camefa.com with any of your questions. Keep in mind this is separate from our DMCA process, which you can view here on our DMCA page.
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, place an order, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Camefa platforms and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we delete it promptly.
Non-Personal Identification Information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web Browser Cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
You have control over your privacy on the web. Use the DAA web tool to opt out of cookies at any time.
How We Use Collected Information
Camefa may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
– To improve customer service
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
– To personalize user experience and advertisements
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site. We may use this information for targeted advertising and retargeting
– To improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
– To process payments
We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.
– To send periodic emails
We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order or account. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email. Or you can always contact us directly to request personal data deletion.
How We Protect Your Information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Data Security Practices
We care deeply about protecting users’ personal information and giving them the best experience possible on our platforms. Safeguarding your personal information and ensuring the highest level of security for our users is a top priority. To achieve this, we adopt advanced data collection, storage, and processing practices alongside industry leading security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information, including usernames, passwords, transaction details, files, and other data stored on our Site.
Our comprehensive approach to data security includes:
- SSL Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to protect sensitive information during transmission.
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): We offer 2FA to add an extra layer of protection to administrative and other company accounts, requiring a second verification step to ensure only authorized users can access their accounts.
- Cloudflare Zero Trust Setup: Our platform utilizes a special Cloudflare Zero Trust configuration, which helps protect against sophisticated threats such as DDoS attacks and unauthorized access, ensuring a secure and reliable browsing experience.
- Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential weaknesses in our systems.
- Data Minimization: We only collect and store the minimum amount of personal information necessary for the operation of our platform, reducing the risk associated with data storage.
By leveraging these advanced security measures, we aim to create a safe and secure environment for all our users—whether creators, customers, businesses, affiliate partners, or anyone else on the FilterGrade Marketplace.
Sharing your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill legal obligations, or resolve disputes. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Third Party Websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, affiliates, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We are a participant in the Amazon Affiliate Program, Adorama Affiliate Program, and other third-party affiliate programs, earning fees on referred sales, signups, and trials through referral links. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Other Third Party Websites / Tools / AI Training
Automated tools, including bots, spiders, scraping technologies, or similar mechanisms, are strictly prohibited from accessing our platform without prior written consent. Unauthorized attempts to collect data or content from FilterGrade may result in account termination, blocking of access, and legal action.
Additionally, we do not use ANY of our users’ content, personal information, or uploaded materials to train AI models. We explicitly prohibit AI companies or any third parties from using our platform, its data, or its content for the development, training, or refinement of artificial intelligence systems or models without our prior written consent.
State-Specific Privacy Rights
We recognize the importance of complying with privacy laws across the United States of America and are committed to respecting your rights under applicable state laws. While FilterGrade collects minimal personal information, we ensure transparency and align with all the different state-specific requirements:
- California: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have rights to access, delete, and opt-out of the sale of their personal data.
- Virginia: In compliance with the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Virginia residents can access, correct, delete, or obtain copies of their personal data.
- Colorado: The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) grants Colorado residents rights to control their personal data, including opting out of targeted advertising or data sales.
- Connecticut: The Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) provides rights to access, delete, or correct personal data for Connecticut residents.
- Utah: The Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) offers Utah residents rights over their personal data, including access and deletion.
- Iowa: Iowa residents are protected under the Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA), which allows them to access and control their data.
- Texas: The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) provides residents with rights to access and manage their personal information.
- Florida: Florida residents benefit from privacy protections granting access to, and control over, their personal data.
- Oregon: The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) provides Oregon residents the right to manage their personal data, including opting out of certain processing activities.
- Delaware: Under the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA), Delaware residents have rights to access, delete, and correct their personal data.
Although FilterGrade collects minimal personal information, we actively review and update our practices to stay compliant with these and other applicable state laws. For specific requests or inquiries, please contact us at data@filtergrade.com.
International Privacy Rights and GDPR Compliance
FilterGrade is committed to protecting the privacy of all users, including those located outside of the United States. If you are accessing our services from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), or other regions with laws governing data collection and use, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the following provisions apply to you:
- Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process your personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so. This includes:- To fulfill a contract (e.g., providing products or services you’ve purchased).
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To protect your vital interests.
- With your consent (e.g., for optional marketing communications).
- For our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, provided that such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
- Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EEA or UK resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:- Right to Access: You can request information about the data we process about you and obtain a copy of your data.
- Right to Rectification: If any of your data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): You may request the deletion of your data where it is no longer necessary or where you withdraw consent.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request a limitation on how we process your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request that we provide your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or transfer it to another controller.
- Right to Object: You can object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
- Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. However, we take measures to ensure that your data is handled securely and in compliance with GDPR requirements. - Data Protection Officer (DPO)
To ensure GDPR compliance, we have appointed a Data Protection Officer. If you have questions or concerns about how your data is handled, you may contact the DPO at: data@filtergrade.com - Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of the above rights or make a data-related request, please contact us at data@filtergrade.com. We will respond to your request promptly and in accordance with applicable laws. - Retention and Deletion of Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Protecting Creators and Copyrighted Content
At FilterGrade, we deeply value the rights of creators and are committed to protecting the intellectual property of those who use our platform. To ensure the safety and integrity of your work, we have implemented the following measures:
- Compliance with Copyright Laws
FilterGrade fully complies with copyright laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable intellectual property regulations. We take these responsibilities seriously to maintain a fair and lawful marketplace. - DMCA Takedown Requests
If you believe your work has been used or distributed without your permission, you can file a DMCA takedown request. To streamline this process, please email dmca@filtergrade.com with the following information:- A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site.
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material.
- Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted.
- A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
We review takedown requests promptly and take necessary action, including removing infringing content and contacting the parties involved.
- Proactive Monitoring and Enforcement
To protect creators, we actively monitor for unauthorized distribution of FilterGrade products. Our team employs advanced tools to detect illegal redistribution on external platforms and takes the following actions when infringements are found:- Issuing DMCA takedown notices and/or reports to infringing websites, marketplaces, and platforms.
- Blocking or restricting access to accounts involved in unauthorized sharing.
- Coordinating with legal professionals to pursue further enforcement when necessary.
- Prevention Measures
FilterGrade implements safeguards to minimize the risk of intellectual property violations, including:- Licensing Controls: Ensuring that all products are sold or distributed with clear usage rights.
- Watermarking: Encouraging creators to watermark their work for added protection.
- Account Monitoring: Regularly reviewing seller and buyer activity to detect suspicious or fraudulent behavior.
- Partnerships with Platforms
We collaborate with other online platforms, including marketplaces, forums, and social media networks, to prevent and address the illegal distribution of FilterGrade products. These partnerships enhance our ability to take swift action against infringers. - Empowering Creators
We also provide educational resources to help creators better understand how to protect their intellectual property, including best practices for licensing, watermarking, and detecting potential infringement.
By fostering a secure and respectful environment, FilterGrade strives to empower creators while ensuring the integrity of our marketplace. If you have any questions or need assistance with copyright issues, please reach out to us at data@filtergrade.com.
Marketplace Protection
Fraud Prevention: We use advanced fraud detection systems to monitor for unauthorized transactions or fraudulent activity on the FilterGrade Marketplace and any other platforms in the FilterGrade ecosystem.
Payment Security: All payments are securely processed through trusted third-party gateways to ensure your financial information is never stored on our servers. This includes advanced security measures and fraud detection setups to protect all users on our platforms.
Seller Verification: We verify sellers to ensure they meet our standards and provide quality products to our users. Any users found to violate copyright law, other legal provisions, or our T&Cs are immediately and permanently banned.
All content uploaded to FilterGrade must comply with our Terms of Service, including intellectual property laws and community guidelines. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that the content they upload does not violate any copyright, trademark, or other legal rights. FilterGrade reserves the right to remove or disable any content that is found to infringe on third-party rights or violates our policies.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
FilterGrade has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your Acceptance of these Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
While we take all reasonable measures to protect your personal data, no security system is impenetrable. By using our site, you acknowledge and agree that FilterGrade cannot be held liable for unauthorized access, hacking, or other breaches that occur despite our efforts.
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users promptly, including details about what data was compromised and steps to protect yourself. We will also report the breach to relevant regulatory authorities as required by law.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please Contact Us.
Reminder! You can email data@filtergrade.com at any time if you have questions about your personal data, data removal requests, or related queries.
This policy was last updated on: January 24, 2025
