Last Updated: [Date, e.g., August 13, 2025]

KOOCUT ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website [koocut.com] (the "Site"), contact us, or interact with our digital advertisements.

By using our Site or engaging with our ads, you consent to the practices described below.

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1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide:

• Contact details (name, email, phone, company) via forms, quotes, or inquiries.
• Professional details (job title, company address, project specifications).
• Communications (emails, chat logs, service requests).

b) Automatically Collected Data:

• Device/Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent, referral URLs.
• Location Data: General location (derived from IP) for regional content/ad targeting.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies:
  • Essential cookies (site functionality).
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand traffic.
  • Advertising cookies (e.g., Google Ads, LinkedIn) to measure ad performance and retarget visitors.

c) Data from Advertising Partners:

• Non-identifiable data about ad interactions (clicks, impressions) from platforms like Google, LinkedIn, or trade publication networks.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Respond to inquiries, provide quotes, and deliver services.
• Improve our Site, products, and customer experience.
• Advertising & Marketing:
  • Display relevant ads to you across platforms (e.g., Google, LinkedIn) based on Site visits (retargeting).
  • Measure ad effectiveness (e.g., tracking form submissions from ads).
  • Analyze trends to optimize ad campaigns.
• Send marketing emails (with opt-out option).
• Comply with legal obligations.

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3. Sharing Your Information

We may share data with:

• Advertising Partners (e.g., Google, LinkedIn, Meta): For ad targeting, measurement, and analytics. We do not sell personal data.
• Service Providers: CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot), email services, web analytics, hosting providers.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

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4. Cookies & Ad Tracking

• We use cookies for site functionality, analytics, and advertising.
• Third-Party Advertising Cookies:
  • Partners like Google Ads/LinkedIn may place cookies to show KOOCUT ads on other sites based on your Site visits.
  • These partners use anonymized data for their own purposes (see their privacy policies).
• Your Choices:
  • Adjust browser settings to block cookies (may affect site functionality).

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5. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• As long as needed for business purposes (e.g., ongoing projects).
• For marketing until you opt out.
• As required by law (e.g., tax records).

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6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Opt out of marketing emails (via unsubscribe link).
• Withdraw consent for cookies (via browser settings).
• Request data portability or restrict processing.
• CCPA/CPRA (California): Opt out of "sale/sharing" of personal data (we do not sell data).
• GDPR (EU/UK): Lodge complaints with a supervisory authority.

To exercise rights, contact: [privacy@koocut.com]

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7. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed outside your country (e.g., EU → US). We use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for GDPR compliance.

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8. Security

We implement technical (SSL encryption) and organizational measures to protect your data.

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9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.

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10. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests:

• Email: [privacy@koocut.com]
• Postal: [KOOCUT GmbH, Attn: Privacy Officer, Street, City, Country]

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11. Policy Updates

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date.