Ty Inc. Privacy Policy – ty.com

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Ty Inc ("Ty", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you provide. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website ty.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect for the Website and how we use it. This Privacy Policy also explains your rights with respect to all personal information you provide. Importantly, you have the right to tell us what we can and cannot do with your personal information.

When we use the term "personal information", we mean information that tells who you are, where you live, and how we may contact you.

When we use the term "Services", we mean the website (ty.com) and its interactive or other features, or any other services in which a link to this Privacy Policy is provided.

By registering to access this website and its features, or by accessing, using, or interacting with this website, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy and the applicable Terms and Conditions.

1. Registration

  • Registration is not required to access many of the features of this Website. Registration is required to access these Website features:

    • Adding listed toys on the website to the user's collection;
    • Receiving and using TY coins in the user's TY Wallet;
    • Leaving posts and comments on website TY Talk pages;
    • Liking and disliking listed videos on Shorts and Videos pages;
    • Recording the history of viewed videos/shorts;
    • Generation and storage of toys for the user's TY Family.

  • Opt-In for data collection. Some individuals, including residents of the UK and the EU, will be required to affirmatively opt-in and consent to the collection and use of their personal information by Ty. If you are resident in the UK or the EU (including, for the purpose of this notice, Norway and Switzerland), please refer to our UK/EU Privacy Policy [link to the policy further below].

  • Opt-In for sharing of personal information. Certain individuals, including California residents who are 13-15 years old, may be required to affirmatively authorize the sharing of the consumer's personal information (see Section 5 below).

  • Opt-In for marketing communications. If you are a resident of an EU country, the UK, Norway or Switzerland, you will need to affirmatively opt-in the receive marketing communications.

  • Children aged 12 and under in the U.S. may not register. Children in certain other countries who are 16 years old or younger may also not be able to register.

2. The Rights and Privacy Choices of Those Who Have Registered

  • Opt-Out of sharing your personal information. At any point in time, you can go to this link https://www.ty.com/privacy and request that we not share your personal information (we never sell personal information).

  • Opt-Out of cookies and tracking technology. Some cookies are necessary for the operation of this website and its features. Other cookies are optional. At any point in time, you can go to this link https://www.ty.com/privacy and request that we do not use selected optional cookies and tracking technologies with respect to your personal information. We use cookies for site functionality, analytics, and content personalization. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

  • Opt-Out of marketing communications. At any point in time, you can go to this link https://www.ty.com/privacy and request that we stop sending emails to you with marketing information. In addition, every marketing email we send will contain a mechanism to permit you to unsubscribe from further marketing emails. We reserve the right to send you emails of an administrative or technical nature, such as service announcements, changes to this Privacy Policy or other policies relating to the website, or your use of the website.

  • Request access to your personal information. At any time, you can request access through this link https://www.ty.com/privacy/collected to the personal information we have collected from you. You can:

    • Manage, correct, modify or delete your data.
    • Withdraw consent for processing and sharing of personal information. Withdrawal of your consent may terminate your registration and may impact your ability to enjoy some of the features of this website.

  • File a complaint with regulatory authorities.

3. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: We collect your 1) birthdate, 2) the state, province or country where you live, 3) your name, and 4) your email address. This information is provided when you voluntarily register. NOTE: If we determine you are not eligible to register, we will advise you of this determination, and we will not save or process any personal information you have provided.

  • Technical Information: We may collect your IP address, device type, browser, and cookies/cookie identifiers. This information may be considered personal information under the laws of some countries. We will use this technical information only for analytics and improving user experience. We get this information only from those who have registered, and it is collected through your interactions with the website.

  • Online Tracking Technologies and Usage Data: We use technologies to track the pages you have visited, the time spent on the Website, and actions you have taken. We use this information for analytics and personalization. And we use this information to provide you with targeted advertising based on your activity on the Website.

4. How We Use Your Data

We process all personal information you provide, all technical information we gather, and all usage data in order to:

  • Provide and maintain our service.
  • Improve user experience and personalize content.
  • Communicate with you (notifications, newsletters, promotions).
  • Analyze user behavior and optimize our service.
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud.

With your personal information, we may communicate with you on your experiences with the Website and we may provide you with targeted advertising based on your activity on the Website.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Service providers and vendors: Those who help operate our services and run our business (such as hosting service providers and payment processors). Any service provider and vendor with whom your personal information is shared will be contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your personal information.

  • Legal authorities: If required by law or pursuant to a criminal investigation.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. Data is retained only as long as necessary. Of course, no data on the Internet can be guaranteed to be secure. You use the Services and provide us with personal information at your own risk.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page. By accessing our website after any update, you agree to be bound by the terms of the updated policy.

8. Additional Rights

  • California Residents' Rights: If you are a California resident, you have certain rights with respect to your personal information. You can view these rights at our California Privacy Rights page.

  • EU, UK, Norway and Switzerland Residents' Rights: If you are a resident or an EU nation, the United Kingdom, Norway or Switzerland, you have certain rights with respect to your personal information. You can view these rights at our EU/UK Privacy Rights page.