Privacy policy

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Posted by vikestart on June 20, 2025.

Last updated by vikestart on June 20, 2025.

Last Updated: June 20, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to TSW Database (tswdb.com)! This Privacy Policy explains how TSW Database ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit and use our website.

By accessing or using TSW Database, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our service to you.

Information You Provide Directly:

  • Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and a password (which is securely hashed and never stored in plain text).
  • User Contributions: If you submit content to TSW Database, such as guides, solutions, comments, or reviews, we collect the content you provide. This may include text, images, and any associated metadata (like the time of submission or your IP address at the time of contribution). Your chosen username will be publicly associated with your contributions.
  • Communications: If you contact us via email or our contact forms, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message, to respond to your inquiries.

Information Collected Automatically:

  • Log Data: Our servers automatically record information when you use TSW Database. This "Log Data" may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visited before and after ours, the pages you view on our site, the time spent on those pages, and unique device identifiers.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. We use:
    • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function correctly (e.g., for login sessions).
    • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how you use our website (e.g., which pages are most popular) to improve performance.
    • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings).
    • Analytics Cookies: Used by third-party analytics services (like Google Analytics, see below) to gather anonymized data about website usage. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of TSW Database.
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information anonymously. It reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at their website: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

  • To Provide and Maintain Our Service: This includes creating and managing your user account, allowing you to submit and view content, personalizing your experience on TSW Database, and providing customer support.
  • For Analytics and Improvement: We analyze usage data to understand how users interact with our website, identify areas for improvement, and enhance features and content.
  • For Communication: We use your information to send you essential service-related announcements (e.g., password resets, updates to our policies) and to respond to your inquiries and support requests. If you opt-in, we may also send you newsletters or promotional materials.
  • For Security and Fraud Prevention: We use collected data to detect and prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activities and to protect the security and integrity of TSW Database.
  • For Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.

4. How We Share Your Information

We value your privacy and only share your information in limited circumstances:

  • With Other Users: Any content you publicly contribute to TSW Database (e.g., train details, comments) will be visible to other users, along with your chosen username.
  • Service Providers: We engage third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our service, provide service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our service is used. These include providers for website hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These third parties have access to your personal data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
  • Business Transfers: If TSW Database is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your personal data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
  • Legal Requirements and Law Enforcement: We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency). We may also disclose your personal data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend the rights or property of TSW Database, prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the service, protect the personal safety of users of the service or the public, or protect against legal liability.
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information in other circumstances only with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

If you delete your account, your data will be anonymized or deleted, though some non-personally identifiable information may be retained for analytical purposes. Public contributions may remain visible but will no longer be associated with your account.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or users accessing our service from these regions, you have certain data protection rights under the GDPR. We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal data.

Your principal rights under the GDPR include:

  • The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
  • The Right to Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten'): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
  • The Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the "Contact Us" details provided below. We will respond to your request within one month.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement if you believe that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

7. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include using secure servers, access controls, encryption (SSL/TLS), and regular security audits.

However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

As TSW Database is accessible globally, your information, including personal data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those from your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside Spain and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to Spain and process it there. By submitting your information, you consent to this transfer.

We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your personal data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place, including the security of your data and other personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

TSW Database is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 16 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data protection rights, or our data practices, please contact us:

  • By email: contact@tswdb.com