Cookie Policy

HOW WE USE “COOKIES AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY”

An IP address is the unique number that is automatically assigned to your computer when you log onto the Internet. As you enter the Website, our server records and monitors your IP address and uses it to develop statistical analysis. These analyses assist us in refining and adapting the content and design of our site. The use of IP addresses also enables us to prevent malicious Internet users from masquerading as other users.

Automated technology collects information from your computer or mobile device and includes cookies, web beacons, local shared objects, or other similar technology.A cookie is a small piece of information sent by a website that is saved on your hard drive by your computer’s browser. A “web beacon” is a small object or image that is embedded into a web page, application, or email and is used to track activity. They are also sometimes referred to as pixels and tags.

As you access or use our Website, we and/or third parties may collect information using cookies, web beacons, pixels, and navigational and location data collection (clickstream, log files, server logs) for the purposes described in this Policy. Such automated technologies further help us to keep track of your interactions with our website and provide you with a more customized experience.

To find more information about cookies please visit www.allaboutcookies.org. Most browsers are initially set to allow cookies, but also offer the option to restrict cookies or warn you of their use. By disabling cookies, you won’t be able to enjoy the convenience provided by our customization.

EXTERNAL LINKS AND THIRD PARTIES

This website may include links to other websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for any information on these websites. Your use of these websites or submission of personal information to them is at your own risk and pursuant to the privacy policies of such websites.

INTENDED AUDIENCE OF WEBSITE – CHILDREN’S PRIVACY AND COPPA COMPLIANCE

We are in compliance with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”).We do not knowingly collect information from minors in the United States or elsewhere with or without the consent of their parents or guardians.If you are not 16 or older, you should not visit or use our Website or social media accounts.If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, then please contact us using the details below so that we can take the appropriate steps in accordance with our legal obligations and this Policy.

RETENTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We will retain your personal information (collected through offline and online methods) for as long as it is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. We will retain and use your personal information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

We will also retain usage data for internal analysis purposes. Usage data is generally retained for a shorter period, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our Services, or we are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

CONTACT PREFERENCES AND UNSUBSCRIBING

Manual wants to communicate with you in a manner you find helpful. If you no longer wish to receive email marketing communications from us, you may unsubscribe from receiving marketing-related emails by using the unsubscribe method provided in our communications (e.g., by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link in the email to unsubscribe). Such communications may include information about products or services or promotions. Please note that unsubscribing from our promotional material will not prevent Manual from contacting you for other reasons, such as order confirmations, or responses to customer service inquiries.[LA1]

REVISIONS TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may revise this Privacy Policy at any time and from time to time without advance notice, by posting an updated and revised version of this Policy on the Manual Website. We will provide you with notice of any material revisions by posting the new effective date or last edited date of the Privacy Policy. The revisions are effective immediately upon posting and we encourage you to check this Policy often so you are aware of the most current terms and conditions that apply to you. Your use of the Website after such notice is provided indicates your consent to the revised terms.

GOVERNING LAW

This Policy and our privacy practices will be subject exclusively to the laws of the State of California, United States of America. We make no representation that this Policy and its practices comply with the laws of any other jurisdiction.

CONTACTING US

To help us respond efficiently, we maintain separate contact points for U.S. and EU/UK inquiries.

U.S. inquiries. If you have questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, or would like to know more about the personal information Manual holds about you in connection with U.S.-related matters, please contact Manual at [email protected] or write to us at 2475 Third Street, Suite 247, San Francisco CA 94107..

EU/UK inquiries. If you have questions regarding EU- or UK-related matters, including questions about Manual’s sharing of personal information with the Amsterdam Company or requests to withdraw or revoke consent for such sharing (where applicable), please contact Manual at [email protected] or write to us at Lijnbaansgracht 296, 1017 RM Amsterdam.

Manual remains responsible for responding to all data subject requests. In certain limited circumstances and with your consent where required by applicable law, Manual may coordinate with the Amsterdam Company or personnel located in the EU or UK to respond to your inquiry.