Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Affide Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website affide.foundation and use our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not access our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Request information about our services
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

Personal data may include: name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visit

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services - Respond to inquiries, process requests, and deliver information you request
• To improve our website - Analyze usage patterns, optimize user experience, and develop new features
• To communicate with you - Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To ensure security - Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other malicious activities
• To comply with legal obligations - Meet regulatory requirements and respond to legal requests

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies - Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies - Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional Cookies - Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies - Track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie consent banner.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers - Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Compliance - When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers - In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent - When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

6. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access - Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification - Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing - Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability - Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object - Opt-out of certain data processing activities
• Right to Withdraw Consent - Revoke consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@affide.foundation

7. Data Security

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

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy 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 this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: