Last Updated: 11-11-2025
This Privacy Policy describes how 172networks.com (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal information in connection with the use of our website 172networks.com (the “Website”) and any related services.
We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Data You Provide: Information such as your name, email address, or contact details when you subscribe to newsletters, submit forms, or contact us.
- Automatically Collected Data: Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and usage activity (pages viewed, time spent, etc.).
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic, improve functionality, and personalize your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain our Website;
- To communicate with you (e.g., newsletters or service updates);
- To improve our Website and services through analytics and feedback;
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities;
- To protect our rights, users, and the integrity of our platform.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis, such as:
- Consent: You have given consent for one or more specific purposes;
- Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or take steps prior to entering into one;
- Legal Obligation: We must comply with a legal requirement;
- Legitimate Interest: To pursue our legitimate business interests, provided your rights do not override those interests.
4. Cookies and Consent
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytical cookies to understand how users interact with our content. You may choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings.
For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following cases:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email marketing) who process data on our behalf;
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful governmental requests;
- As part of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, in which case users will be notified.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including those that may not provide the same level of data protection. We take steps to ensure that transfers comply with applicable law, including using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are in the EU/EEA or UK, you have the following rights:
- Access to the personal data we hold about you;
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”);
- Restriction of processing under certain circumstances;
- Data portability to another service provider;
- Objection to processing based on legitimate interests;
- Withdrawal of consent at any time (if processing is based on consent).
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@172networks.com. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. Your Rights Under the CCPA
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- The right to know what personal data we collect and how it is used;
- The right to request deletion of your personal information;
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data;
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
To submit a request, please contact us at contact@172networks.com and include “CCPA Request” in the subject line.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed toward children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us immediately to remove it.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or business developments. The updated version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: contact@172networks.com
Website: 172networks.com