Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 10, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account information (name, email, password)
Profile information (bio, location, DAFT status, business details)
Business listings (name, description, services, contact information)
Service provider recommendations and experiences
Discord username for community integration
Privacy preferences and settings

Automatically Collected Information

Usage analytics via Vercel Analytics
Authentication session data
IP address for security purposes
Browser user agent information
Preferences stored locally (theme, dismissed announcements)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve our services
Connect you with other community members
Display your business listing (with your permission)
Send platform updates and community notifications
Ensure platform security and prevent abuse

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

With other community members as part of your public profile
When required by law or to protect our rights
With service providers who help us operate the platform
In connection with a business transfer or acquisition

4. Your Privacy Controls

You can:

Update your profile and privacy settings at any time
Control visibility of your last name and other profile information
Choose whether your business listing is publicly visible
Export all your personal data in JSON format
Delete your account and all associated data
Manage email notification preferences

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information, though some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with the following third-party services:

Discord - Community communication platform (optional)
Vercel Analytics - Anonymous usage analytics
Resend - Email delivery service
Neon - Database hosting (PostgreSQL)

Each service has its own privacy policy. We only share the minimum necessary information with these services.

8. International Users

DAFTConnect primarily serves users in the Netherlands and the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in these jurisdictions.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the platform support system.

12. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

Right to Access - Download your data via Settings → Export Data
Right to Rectification - Update your information through your profile
Right to Deletion - Delete your account via Settings → Delete Account
Right to Data Portability - Export your data in machine-readable JSON format
Right to Object - Adjust privacy settings to limit data processing
Right to Withdraw Consent - Change your preferences at any time

To exercise these rights, use the self-service options in your account settings or contact us at hello@daftconnect.com