Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 17, 2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how threadify ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website, services, or interact with us. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (name, email address, password) when you register
• Profile information (username, profile picture, bio)
• Content you create, upload, or generate using our services
• Communications you send to us (support requests, feedback)
• Payment information if you purchase premium features

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage information (features used, content generated)
• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Log information (access times, pages viewed, referring website)
• Cookies and similar technologies (as described in our Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and manage your account
• Send you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Communicate with you about products, services, and events
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activities
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
• Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your interests or fundamental rights.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who perform services on our behalf
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
• In connection with a business transaction (e.g., merger, acquisition)
• With your consent or at your direction

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the data, and applicable legal requirements.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.
• Rectification: The right to request that we correct inaccurate or complete incomplete data.
• Erasure: The right to request that we delete your personal data.
• Restriction: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your data.
• Data Portability: The right to request that we transfer your data to another organization or directly to you.
• Objection: The right to object to our processing of your personal data.
• Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@techternet.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data when it is transferred internationally, including the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or by other means.

12. Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who is responsible for overseeing questions regarding this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, including any requests to exercise your legal rights, please contact our DPO at dpo@techternet.com.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

info@techternet.com