Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 14, 2025
1. Overview
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how The Kind Chain ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and services (the Service).
We never sell your data. Your information is used solely for managing user accounts, operating the platform, and enabling collaboration within The Kind Chain community.
2. Information We Collect
- Account Information: username, display name, email address, profile details you choose to provide, and authentication data.
- Usage Information: interactions with content (e.g., posts, likes, shares), referral activity, points accrual, and basic analytics.
- Technical Information: IP address, device and browser type, and cookies or similar technologies used to maintain sessions and improve functionality.
3. How We Use Information
- To create and manage your account and authenticate your access to the Service.
- To provide, maintain, and improve platform features, including content sharing and collaboration.
- To operate the referral and reward points programs and display related activity.
- To communicate with you about your account, updates, and service-related notices.
- To protect the integrity and security of the Service, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms.
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We use it solely to manage user accounts and facilitate collaboration within the platform.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your information. We may share limited information with service providers who assist in operating the Service (e.g., hosting, email delivery) under confidentiality obligations and only for the purposes described in this Policy.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and analyze basic usage patterns to improve the Service. You can typically control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account as described below.
7. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Choices and Rights
- Access and update your profile information from your account settings.
- Request deletion of your account and associated personal information.
- Manage communication preferences, including opting out of non-essential emails.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the updated Policy on this page and revise the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Policy, please contact us using the options provided on the website.