Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

KardID.me ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our digital business card platform and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an Account: Name, email address, phone number, and password
• Build Your Profile: Professional information, job title, company details, bio, contact information, social media links, and profile photos
• Organization Profiles: Company information, industry, website, team member details, and business contact information
• Custom URLs: Preferred profile slugs and custom URL preferences
• Contact Us: Any information you provide when you contact our support team

2.2 Information We Automatically Collect

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, click-through rates, and user interactions
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile device information
• Log Data: Server logs including access times, requested pages, and error logs
• Cookies and Tracking: Information from cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Social media platforms when you connect your accounts
• Business partners or affiliates
• Other users who share or reference your profile

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: Create and maintain your digital business card profiles
• User Experience: Personalize your experience and improve our services
• Communication: Send service-related notifications, updates, and support responses
• Security: Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats
• Analytics: Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Marketing: With your consent, send promotional materials and updates about new features

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

Information on your public profile is visible to anyone who visits your KardID.me URL. This includes:

• Name and job title
• Company and professional information
• Contact information you choose to display
• Profile photo and bio
• Social media links

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, including:

• Cloud hosting and storage providers
• Email service providers
• Analytics and monitoring services
• Customer support platforms
• Payment processors (for paid features)

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of KardID.me, our users, or others
• Investigate potential violations of our policies

4.4 Business Transfers

If KardID.me is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
• Profile Information: Retained while your profile is public and active
• Log Data: Typically retained for 12-24 months for security and analytics purposes
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal data
• Export: Download your profile data in a portable format
• Restrict: Limit how we process your information
• Object: Opt out of certain data processing activities

6.2 Communication Preferences

You can control communication preferences by:

• Updating your account settings
• Unsubscribing from marketing emails
• Contacting our support team

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 Types of Cookies

We use several types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how you use our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

8.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Service.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
• Standard contractual clauses
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Providing in-app notifications

Your continued use of our Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

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

14. Data Protection Officer

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to contact our Data Protection Officer regarding any questions or concerns about our processing of your personal data: