The LifeDAO Cookies & Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to The LifeDAO (TLD) (βTLDβ or βThe DAOβ) β. This Cookies and Privacy Policy outlines the ways in which TLD collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit its website, www.TheLifeDAO.io (the "Site"). It is essential that you read this policy carefully to fully understand practices regarding your information and TLD handles it. By accessing or using the Site, you confirm your agreement with this policy. If you do not agree with any aspect of this policy, please discontinue using the Site immediately.
1. Information Collected
1.1 Personal Data
TLD may collect various types of personal data that you voluntarily provide when engaging with the Site. This information is collected when you:
Register an account on the Site
Subscribe to TLDs newsletter or other communication channels
Fill out forms or submit inquiries
Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
Engage in other activities that require the submission of personal data
The types of personal data we may collect include, but are not limited to:
Full Name: First and last name for identification purposes.
Email Address: For communication, updates, and authentication.
Contact Details: Phone number, physical address, and other contact information.
Payment Information: billing address, and other payment-related information.
User-Generated Content: Any content, such as comments, feedback, and other submissions you make on our Site.
Professional Details: If applicable, your job title, company, or industry information.
1.2 Usage Data
TLD may automatically collect information regarding how the Site is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include information such as:
IP Address: Your device's Internet Protocol address.
Browser Information: Type, version, and language preferences of your browser.
Operating System: The operating system used by your device.
Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
Referral Source: The website or platform that referred you to the Site.
Pages Visited: Detailed logs of pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.
Dates and Times of Visits: Time-stamped records of your interactions with the Site.
Clickstream Data: The sequence of clicks and links followed during your visit.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
TLD uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor and analyze the usage of its Site, intended on providing a more personalized experience for you. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit.
Types of Cookies TLD Uses:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the Site, enabling you to navigate and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data on how visitors use the Site, including the most visited pages and any errors encountered. This information helps TLD improve the performance of its Site.
Functionality Cookies: Store your preferences and past actions to provide an enhanced and more personalized experience, such as remembering your login details.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Track your online activity to deliver personalized advertisements relevant to your interests. These cookies may also limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
2. How TLD Uses Your Information
TLD uses the collected information for various purposes to enhance your experience on the Site, including but not limited to:
Site Operation and Maintenance: To ensure the functionality, security, and accessibility of the Site.
Site Improvement and Personalization: To analyze usage patterns and improve the quality and performance of the Site, including personalization of content and user experience.
User Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and other communications that may be of interest to you. This includes responding to your inquiries, comments, or requests.
Marketing and Promotions: To deliver targeted marketing, promotional offers, and other communications about products, services, and events that may be relevant to your interests.
Transaction Processing: To manage and process orders, payments, and other transactions made through the Site.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: To fulfill legal responsibilities, including maintaining records and reporting requirements.
Fraud Prevention and Security: To protect the Site and its users from fraudulent activities, unauthorized access, and other security risks.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
TLD processes your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific purposes, such as subscribing to a newsletter or participating in a survey.
Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required to fulfill TLDs contractual obligations to you, such as processing your membership or service agreements.
Legal Obligations: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations, such as tax or reporting requirements.
Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for TLDs legitimate business interests, such as improving its Site, provided that such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
4. Sharing Your Information
TLD may share your personal data with third parties under the following circumstances:
Service Providers: TLD may engage third-party service providers to perform functions on its behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, customer service, and marketing assistance. These providers have access to your personal data only to perform these tasks and are obligated to protect your information.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of TLDs assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
Legal Compliance: TLD may disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests from authorities, enforce its terms and conditions, or protect its rights, property, or safety, as well as that of its users and the public.
Third-Party Partners: TLD may share aggregated or anonymized data with its partners for marketing, advertising, or research purposes, provided it does not directly identify you.
5. Data Security
TLD prioritizes the security of your personal data and implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Encryption: TLD uses encryption protocols to protect sensitive data during transmission.
Access Controls: TLD restricts access to personal data to authorized personnel only, based on the principle of least privilege.
Regular Audits: TLD conducts regular security audits and assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
Data Minimization: TLD limits the collection and retention of personal data to what is strictly necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
Despite its efforts, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and TLD does not guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach, TLD will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities in accordance with legal requirements.
6. Data Retention
TLD retains your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws. When determining the appropriate retention period, consideration is given to:
The nature and sensitivity of the personal data
The purposes for which we process the data
Legal requirements, such as statutes of limitations
The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
Once the retention period expires, TLD will securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of your personal data in accordance with its data retention and deletion policies.
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your jurisdiction. By using the Site and providing your personal data, you consent to such international transfers.
TLD takes steps to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with this policy, regardless of where it is processed, including by entering into data transfer agreements or implementing other appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law.
8. Changes to This Policy
TLD may update this Cookies and Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in its practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When changes are made, TLD will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and provide notice of significant changes, as required by law.
You are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how TLD is protecting your information. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookies and Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact TLD at: (email address)
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