Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Crowd Funding. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our platform and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Profile information including photos and biographical details
• Payment and billing information
• Campaign content and communications

Usage Information

• How you interact with our platform
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process payments and transactions
• Communicate with you about your account and campaigns
• Improve our platform and user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With campaign creators: When you donate to campaigns
• With service providers: Who help us operate our platform
• For legal compliance: When required by law or to protect rights
• Business transfers: In case of merger or acquisition
• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data by employees
• Data backup and recovery procedures

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Transfer your data to another service
• Restriction: Limit processing of your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your data

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Campaign data may be retained longer for historical and transparency purposes.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our platform and updating the "last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@crowdfunding.com
• Address: 123 Innovation Street, Tech City, TC 12345
• Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567