Some Other Place Inc. (hereinafter “the Company”) is committed to protecting the privacy of users and complying with global data protection regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPEDA. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, retain, and protect your personal information.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 17, 2024.
The Company collects personal information for the following purposes:
The Company retains user data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable laws. Specific retention periods include:
Requests for data deletion may be refused if the data is necessary for legal or business purposes, as permitted by law.
In cases where a user has been involved in reported misconduct, community violations, or legal disputes, the Company reserves the right to retain relevant personal data indefinitely for the purposes of legal defense, regulatory compliance, or investigations. User requests for deletion of such data may be denied if retaining the data is deemed necessary to comply with legal obligations or to protect the Company from future claims.
The Company may share personal data with third-party service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services. These include:
These third parties are bound by agreements to protect personal data in compliance with applicable privacy regulations.
Users have the right to:
Users may exercise these rights by contacting our support team at support@someotherplace.io. The Company reserves the right to deny repeated, vexatious, or unfounded requests.
The Company may transfer personal data across international borders to provide services, including to countries that may not have the same data protection laws as the user’s country of residence. Some Other Place ensures that all data transfers comply with applicable legal requirements, such as the GDPR’s Standard Contractual Clauses.
In regions with data localization laws, such as Russia and China, the Company will comply with local requirements but reserves the right to transfer data for business continuity.
Liability Cap:
The Company’s total liability for any claims arising from data breaches, privacy violations, or service disruptions will be limited to $500 per user or the amount paid by the user during the previous 12 months, whichever is lower.
Class Action Aggregation Cap:
In the event of multiple claims or a class action lawsuit, the Company’s total aggregate liability shall not exceed $50,000 for all users affected by a single incident.
Service Availability:
The Company makes no guarantee regarding the availability, reliability, or quality of services, including communication services. Users acknowledge that service interruptions may occur due to technical issues, third-party failures, or scheduled maintenance.
Consequential Damages:
The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including lost business opportunities or reputational harm, even if such damages are foreseeable.
Users agree to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from their misuse of the services, violation of this Privacy Policy, or infringement of third-party rights.
Binding Arbitration:
Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Users waive their right to participate in any class action lawsuits or group litigation regarding privacy-related matters.
Jurisdiction:
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the user’s local jurisdiction, subject to the arbitration clause for dispute resolution.
By using our services, users explicitly consent to the use of their personal data, including communication data (such as text and voice recordings), for AI learning, machine learning, and the development of new services.
The Company uses a combination of encryption, firewalls, and access controls to protect user data. However, the Company cannot guarantee the absolute security of data and shall not be held liable for data breaches beyond its control, including sophisticated cyberattacks or force majeure events.
The Company reserves the right to anonymize and aggregate user data for business intelligence, analytics, and the creation of new business services. This data may be shared with trusted third-party partners for market research and targeted advertising. Users can opt out of third-party marketing but agree to the use of anonymized data for business purposes.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or corporate restructuring, user data may be transferred to the new entity. The acquiring entity will be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy or an equivalent level of data protection.
The Company reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy. Users will be notified through email, in-app notifications, or a prominent notice on the website. Continued use of the services following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 17, 2024.