Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
MadChad (“the Company”) is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all users and visitors (“Users”) of its website, www.madchad.net (“the Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how the Company collects, processes, and protects personal data, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
2. Scope of Application
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected, processed, and stored by the Company. It covers data management practices, including collection, processing, storage, deletion, and security measures for U.S. and international users alike.
3. Definitions
- Personal Data: Information that identifies an individual, such as name, email, IP address, etc.
- Processing: Operations performed on personal data (e.g., collection, storage, deletion).
- Data Subject: The individual to whom the personal data relates.
- Data Controller: The entity determining the purpose of processing personal data.
- Data Processor: The entity processing data on behalf of the Data Controller.
- Consent: A clear indication by the Data Subject agreeing to data processing.
- Data Breach: Unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure of personal data.
4. Legal Basis and Purpose of Data Processing
The Company processes personal data in compliance with U.S. laws and regulations. Key legal bases include:
- Consent: Explicit user consent for processing.
- Contractual Necessity: Data processing required to fulfill contracts.
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with legal requirements.
- Legitimate Interests: For purposes like service delivery, communication, and security.
The primary purposes include service delivery, user communication, service improvement, and compliance with legal requirements.
5. Principles of Data Processing
- Lawfulness: Data is processed lawfully and transparently.
- Purpose Limitation: Data is collected for specific purposes only.
- Data Minimization: Only necessary data is collected.
- Accuracy: Ensuring data accuracy and updates.
- Storage Limitation: Data is stored only as long as necessary.
- Integrity and Confidentiality: Data is protected from unauthorized access and breaches.
- Accountability: Compliance with data protection laws is demonstrated.
6. User Rights
Users have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to personal data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of personal data.
- Restriction: Limit data processing in certain circumstances.
- Portability: Transfer data to another controller.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or marketing purposes.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
- Complaint: Lodge complaints with a supervisory authority.
7. Data Security Measures
The Company employs organizational, technical, and access control measures to protect personal data, including encryption, SSL technology, and multi-factor authentication. An incident response plan ensures prompt action in case of data breaches.
8. Data Retention
Data is retained only as long as necessary for its purposes. For example, transactional data is stored for legal compliance, while marketing data is retained until the user opts out. Upon expiration, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. International Data Transfers
Personal data may be transferred internationally with adequate safeguards in place, such as standard contractual clauses and data protection agreements. Users may request more information on these measures.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
The Company may update this Policy in response to changes in legal or operational requirements. The latest version will always be available on the Website. Users are encouraged to review it regularly.
11. Contact Information
For inquiries, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via Discord: Discord Link.