Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At SphereAuth Protection ("we", "our", or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our platform, including:

2.1 Personal Data

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile information.
• Contact Information: Address, telephone number, and other contact details.
• Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and other payment details (processed securely through our payment processor).
• Professional Information: For legal professionals, we collect information about your practice areas, jurisdictions, and professional qualifications.

2.2 Content Data

• Uploaded Content: Files, documents, images, and other content you upload to our platform.
• Metadata: Information about your content, such as creation date, file size, and format.
• Blockchain Records: Cryptographic hashes and timestamps associated with your content.

2.3 Usage Data

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
• Device Information: Information about the devices you use to access our services.
• Interaction Data: How you interact with our platform, including features used and time spent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our services
• Processing and completing transactions
• Verifying and authenticating content ownership
• Matching users with legal professionals
• Improving and personalizing our services
• Communicating with you about our services
• Protecting our rights and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Secure blockchain technology for content verification

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, cloud storage).
• Legal Professionals: When you use our matchmaking service, we share relevant information with legal professionals.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• The right to erasure (the "right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to remember your preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

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

SphereAuth Protection
support@sphere-initiative.com