Applies to our platform, digital business cards.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, platform, services, and any digital business card created for you (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide directly

We may collect information that you provide when you:

• Register an account: Name, email address, phone number, password, business details, and other registration data.
• Create or update your digital business card: Business name, logo, description, services, products, media, and other content.
• Contact us: Information you provide in emails, support requests, or feedback forms.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:

• Usage data: Pages viewed, features used, actions taken, time spent, referring pages.
• Device and log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, date and time of access.
• Cookies and similar technologies: Small data files stored on your device to help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and analyze how the Service is used.

2.3 Information from third parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as partners, analytics providers, or integrations you choose to enable. We will treat this information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

3. How we use your information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• Service delivery: To create and manage your account, provide you with a digital business card, and enable features you use.
• Customization: To personalize your experience and display content related to your business and preferences.
• Online business directory: To power directory search, content suggestions, and analytics that help you improve your online visibility.
• Communication: To send you service-related notifications, updates, security alerts, and responses to your queries.
• Improvement: To analyze performance, fix bugs, and improve the Service.
• Legal and security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents, and to comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal bases for processing (where applicable)

Depending on your location, we may process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose.
• Contract: Where processing is necessary to provide the Service and fulfill our agreement with you.
• Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary for us to comply with applicable laws.
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests and does not override your rights.

5. Cookies and tracking technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect usage data, remember your preferences, and improve the Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect some features of the Service.

6. How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate, maintain, or improve the Service (for example, hosting providers, analytics tools), under appropriate data protection agreements.
• Legal reasons: Where required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar transaction, where your information may be transferred as part of the business.
• With your consent: Where you explicitly agree to sharing information with third parties for a specific purpose.

7. International data transfers

Your information may be stored or processed in India or in other countries where we or our service providers operate. These locations may have different data protection laws than your country.

Where required by law, we will take appropriate measures to protect your information, such as using contractual safeguards or other legal mechanisms.

8. Data retention

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

9. Your rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:

• Access: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing in certain situations.
• Objection: The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Data portability: The right to request transfer of your data, where technically feasible.
• Withdrawal of consent: Where processing is based on your consent, the right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, you can contact us using the contact details provided below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 18 or the age of legal majority in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

12. Additional information for users in India

For users located in India, we aim to comply with applicable Indian data protection and IT security laws. If any specific Indian law grants you additional rights regarding your personal data, we will respect those rights in accordance with the law.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice where required by law.

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:

• Email: support@dizicard.live / legaldizicard@gmail.com