PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction Welcome to Trakle. We value the trust our community places in us, and our Privacy Policy aims to transparently communicate how we handle your personal data. By interacting with our services, you consent to these practices.

2. Overview This policy encompasses all functionalities of our platform, including our Community Guidlines and User Content & Licensing Agreement.

3. Types of Information We Collect

  • Technical Data:* Connection Metrics: Data like IP addresses, device type/model, operating system, and browser type.
    • Usage Metrics: The pages you visit, features you use, time spent on our platform, and more.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: To enhance your browsing experience and collect aggregate user data.

4. Purposes of Data Utilization

  • Service Enhancement: Adapting and evolving our platform to suit user preferences.
  • User Support: Addressing inquiries, sending service notifications, and providing assistance via Help or Support.
  • Platform Security: Detecting unauthorized or malicious activity.
  • Legal Adherence: Assuring adherence to our Terms of Service and Content Fraud policies.

5. Sale or Sharing of Your Personal Data

  • Partnerships with Third Parties: We may share information with strategic partners to offer additional features or services, providing only the necessary data for those services.
  • Business Transfers: In events like a sale, merger, or acquisition, user data may be part of the transferred assets.
  • Sale of Data: We might aggregate non-personally identifiable user data and sell it to third parties for market analysis and other purposes.

6. How & When We Share Your Data

  • Service Providers: Third parties who play a role in enhancing our platform’s functionality, but only the data necessary for them to execute their functions.
  • Public Domain: Anything you share publicly, in line with our Community Guidelines.
  • Legal & Law Enforcement: Data disclosures to comply with legal obligations or protect our community's safety.

7. Data Retention, Security, & Integrity

  • Duration: Your data stays with us as long as your account remains active or as required for our operations. Inactive accounts may be archived after a certain duration.
  • Security Measures: We employ industry-standard methods to safeguard your data.
  • Data Breaches: In an unlikely event, affected users will be promptly notified.

8. Third-Party Ecosystem

  • Links & Services: Our platform might contain third-party links, which are governed by their respective privacy policies.
  • Data Sharing: At times, integrated third-party services on our platform might require limited data access to function. Always review their data practices before enabling such features.

9. User Rights

  • Opt-Out & Notifications: We may provide users the ability in the future to choose their communication preferences. Once implemented, this could be managed in account settings or via our Help or Support section.
  • Cookies: Learn how to manage or decline cookies through your browser settings.

10. International Considerations

  • Data Storage & Transfers: While based in the U.S., our operations could necessitate international data transfers. Such moves adhere to applicable data protection regulations.

11. Updates & Revisions

  • Policy Evolution: We reserve the right to modify this policy. Major changes will be highlighted through our communication channels.

12. For Our Younger Users

  • Age Limit: Our platform is designed for those aged 13 and up. We do not knowingly collect data from younger individuals.

13. Dedicated Data Protection Team

  • Queries & Concerns about Data Protection: If you have questions or concerns regarding your data and privacy, reach out to us via support@trakle.com.

14. Seeking Redress

  • Accountability: If you feel we haven't satisfactorily addressed a privacy concern, you have avenues for redress, including approaching data protection authorities.

15. Reaching Out

  • General Inquiries: For general questions or information, contact us directly at info@trakle.com.
  • Stories & Recommendations: Share your stories, recommendations, or venue suggestions at share@trakle.com.
  • Support & Feedback: For feedback, technical issues, or data concerns, contact our support team at support@trakle.com.

[LAST UPDATED: DECEMBER 27, 2023]