EFFECTIVE DATE: DEC 25, 2023

 

At Lantah Co ("Lantah," "we," "us," or "our"), we've established this Privacy Policy to clarify the ways we gather, use, and disclose personal information from you as part of our commitment to safeguarding your privacy. This covers all the services we provide, including our website, applications, and other platforms under our operation that link to this Privacy Policy (referred to collectively as the "Services").

This Privacy Policy excludes the Lantah Network and its open-source software, which are part of a globally accessible, open-source network. Please note that any data shared on the Lantah Network becomes publicly accessible indefinitely.

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Information Collection Methods

We gather information directly from you when you interact with our Services. This includes when you visit our Sites, set up an online profile, contribute to our forums, subscribe to newsletters and alerts, share feedback, engage with our interactive tools, attend our events, or utilize our Services in other ways. The information we may collect includes your name, email, username, profile image, password, public key, and any other details you decide to share.

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In addition to the information you provide, we collect technical data such as browser type, IP address, device specifics, and visit details like pages viewed and interaction times using cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. This helps us understand your Service usage, improve your experience, and ensure functionality.

We also receive information from external sources such as business intelligence partners to further understand user engagement and careers.

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How We Utilize Your Information

The personal information we collect is used to:

• Enhance and deliver our Services, including content updates and visitor recognition;

• Respond to inquiries and offer support;

• Run and analyze Lantah operations;

• Uphold the security and efficiency of our Services and protect our rights;

• Comply with legal obligations and regulations;

• Monitor and evaluate usage trends to refine our Services;

• Communicate with you about relevant products, services, and events (you can opt-out anytime);

• Direct targeted advertisements on third-party platforms;

• Manage your accounts and send you essential updates and messages; and

• Inform you at the time of data collection about other potential uses.

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Information Sharing Practices

Your personal data may be shared under certain conditions and as detailed in this Privacy Policy:

• With service providers like analytics vendors who assist us in understanding our Service performance;

• As part of business transactions like mergers or asset transfers, including bankruptcy proceedings;

• In response to legal requests such as subpoenas or to protect rights and safety; or

• With your agreement or as disclosed when collecting the data.

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Please note, when you participate in public forums or features, you're sharing information that others can view and use. We're not responsible for how others might use that information, so consider carefully what you share.

Additionally, we might share anonymized or aggregated data without restrictions.

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Advertising and Analytics

We employ third-party services for analytics and advertising purposes. These entities may use technologies like cookies to gather data about your Service usage, which aids in personalizing ads and understanding user preferences.

You have options to opt-out of certain data uses, especially for targeted advertising, by visiting designated opt-out sites or adjusting device settings.

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International Users

For users accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws might differ from those in your country. We take steps to ensure that cross-border data transfers comply with applicable laws.

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We process your data based on various legal grounds, including contract fulfillment, legitimate business interests, legal obligations, and your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

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Retention and Choices

We retain your personal information as long as necessary for our legitimate business purposes and to comply with legal requirements. You have choices regarding your data, including managing communication preferences and cookie settings.

This summary encapsulates our commitment to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. For any concerns or requests regarding your data rights, please contact us through the provided channels.