Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

At www.corel-draw.net, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Submit a contact form
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Interact with our website features
  • Communicate with us via email

This personal information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Subject and message content from contact forms
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website URLs
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Date and time of visits
  • Device information

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

  • Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
  • Improving our website and user experience
  • Analyzing website usage and trends
  • Sending administrative information and updates
  • Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Maintaining website security

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Web hosting providers
  • Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Email service providers
  • Content delivery networks

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as:

  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Protection of our rights and property
  • Prevention of fraud or illegal activities
  • Protection of user safety

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Third-Party Websites

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including the official CorelDRAW website and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure server infrastructure
  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to processing of your information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. Our website does not respond to DNT signals at this time.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Posting a notice on our website
  • Sending an email notification (if applicable)

Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated privacy policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Important Notice

This privacy policy applies only to www.corel-draw.net. When you download CorelDRAW software or visit the official CorelDRAW website, you will be subject to Corel Corporation's privacy policy and terms of service.

For Corel Corporation's privacy policy, visit: www.corel.com/en/privacy/

14. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to be informed about data collection
  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making

15. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
  • Right to deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights