1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Bricksism (“Bricksism”, “we”, “us”, “our”), a part of the SyncWin ecosystem, collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our website bricksism.com and any related services.
2. Who We Are
Bricksism is operated by SyncWin. SyncWin acts as the primary data controller for all Bricksism user data.
3. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
- Name
- Email address
Non-Personal & Technical Information:
- IP address
- Device type
- Browser type/version
- Usage data and site activity
Automatically Collected Data:
- Cookie data
- Analytics data from Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel
4. How We Collect Information
- User Account Registration (forms)
- Newsletter Signup or Support Contact Forms
- Browsing our website: cookies, analytics tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel)
- Third-party integrations: Large Language Model (LLM) providers for chat, AWS for email distribution, and plugins as needed
5. Use of Your Information
We use collected data for the following purposes:
- To create and maintain your account
- To send newsletters, updates, or marketing content (with your consent)
- To analyze website performance, personalize experiences, and deliver relevant content
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- For site security, maintenance, and improvement
- To comply with legal obligations
6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For users in the EU, our processing of personal data is justified by:
- Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) for newsletters and marketing
- The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR), i.e., user accounts
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), e.g., analytics, site personalization
- Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
7. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers (email newsletter via AWS, analytics, chat processing, technical support)
- Legal authorities, if required by law
- Business transfer (merger, acquisition, etc.), in which case users will be notified
- External website links: Affiliate or informational links; these external sites are not controlled by Bricksism
We do not sell user data.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, Facebook Pixel, and Google Analytics to enhance user experience, collect usage data, and serve marketing content. Users can control cookies via browser settings or by contacting us directly to withdraw consent.
9. International Data Transfers
As Bricksism operates in India but welcomes global users, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We strive to ensure adequate safeguards for data transfers where legally required.
10. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or regulatory purposes, or until you request deletion. Periodic reviews help minimize unneeded retention.
11. How We Protect Your Information
We utilize industry-standard security measures, including Cloudflare security services, SSL encryption, and restricted access controls. However, no web transmission is ever 100% secure.
12. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right under data privacy laws to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccuracies
- Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Withdraw previously given consent (e.g., opt out of newsletters)
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Exercise these rights by contacting us through our Contact page.
13. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or process data from children under 16 (or under 18 where applicable). If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us, and we will act promptly to remove it.
14. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to other sites and products, including affiliate links. Bricksism is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Please review those sites’ privacy policies independently.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Please review regularly.
16. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact SyncWin (operator of Bricksism) through the Contact page at bricksism.com/contact. We endeavour to respond promptly and address your concerns.
