Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
At Haporium, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website and services at https://haporium.com.
Your Privacy Rights (GDPR Compliance)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Data You Provide
When you register for an account or use our services, we may collect the following information:
- Account Information: Email address, username, password (encrypted), profile name
- Profile Information: Profile picture, bio, location (optional), website links
- Communication Data: Messages, comments, and other content you share on the platform
- Contact Information: Information you provide when contacting our support team
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access our services, we automatically collect certain information:
- Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, features used
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, error logs
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
1.3 Information from Third-Party Services
If you choose to link your account with third-party services (such as Google, Facebook, or other social media platforms), we may receive:
- Your name and email address
- Profile picture
- Public profile information
You can control what information is shared through your third-party account settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Primary Purposes
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Provide and maintain our services | Contract performance |
| Process account registration | Contract performance |
| Send service-related communications | Legitimate interest |
| Respond to support requests | Contract performance |
| Ensure platform security | Legitimate interest |
| Comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
2.2 Analytics and Improvement
We use aggregated and anonymized data to:
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Improve our services and user experience
- Develop new features and functionality
- Monitor and prevent technical issues
2.3 Communications
With your consent, we may send you:
- Service updates and announcements
- New feature notifications
- Community updates and newsletters
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time through your account settings or by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic site functionality, authentication, and security | Session / Persistent |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your preferences (language, theme, etc.) | 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with our site | 2 years |
3.2 Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our services. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4.2 When We May Share Information
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our services (hosting, analytics, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Haporium, our users, or others
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you
4.3 Public Information
Information you choose to make public on your profile (such as your username, profile picture, bio, and public posts) is visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.
5. Data Security
5.1 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit; encrypted storage for sensitive data
- Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication protocols
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Password Protection: All passwords are hashed using secure algorithms
- Secure Infrastructure: Hosted on secure, compliant data centers
5.2 Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authorities within 72 hours, as required by GDPR, unless the breach is unlikely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for up to 30 days after deletion request
- Usage Data: Retained for up to 24 months for analytics purposes
- Communication Records: Retained for up to 3 years for legal and compliance purposes
- Backup Data: Retained for up to 90 days in secure backups
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
7.1 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@haporium.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days. You may also manage many aspects of your data directly through your account settings.
7.2 Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In France, this is the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL).
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Data processing agreements with all service providers
- Compliance with applicable data protection laws
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@haporium.com. We will take steps to delete such information from our systems.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our platform
- For material changes, we will seek your consent where required by law
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Data Protection Officer
For any questions or concerns about our data protection practices, you may contact our Data Protection team:
- Email: contact@haporium.com
- Subject Line: "Data Protection Inquiry"
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: contact@haporium.com
- Website: https://haporium.com
We are committed to resolving any concerns you may have and will respond to all inquiries within 48 business hours.