Privacy Policy

Introduction

Humarks is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Data Controller

Humarks acts as the data controller for personal data collected through our service. For any privacy-related inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@humarks.com.

Personal Data We Process

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

Account information (email address, username, password hash)
Profile information (name, avatar, bio)
Usage data (bookmarks, collections, tags, interaction history)
Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
Communication data (support requests, feedback, correspondence)

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

Contract performance (processing necessary for providing our service)
Legal obligations (compliance with applicable laws)
Legitimate interests (improving our service, security measures)
Consent (for specific processing activities where required)

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Providing and maintaining our service
Managing your account and preferences
Processing your bookmarks and collections
Ensuring service security and preventing abuse
Analyzing and improving our service
Communicating with you about service updates
Complying with legal obligations

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When your data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through standard contractual clauses and adequate security measures.

Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze service usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. We only use essential cookies by default and request consent for any additional tracking.

Data Protection Authority

If you believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority in the EU.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through our service or via email. Continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@humarks.com.

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