Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Welcome to yappz.xyz. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by yappz.xyz and how we use it. This policy applies to our website, yappz.xyz, and all related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use the Service.

1. Information Collection

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

1.1 Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you ("Personal Data"). This may include, but is not limited to:

• Email address
• First name and last name
• Usage data and cookies (see Cookies section)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, account registration, or user profiles.

1.2 Usage Data

We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol address (IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

1.3 Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Please see our dedicated Cookies section for more details.

2. Use of Information

yappz.xyz uses the collected data for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service: Including to monitor the usage of our Service.
• To notify you about changes: To inform you of updates, changes, or new features to our Service.
• To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so.
• To provide customer support: To respond to your inquiries, questions, and support requests.
• To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Service.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and protect against malicious or fraudulent activity.
• To send you informational and promotional communications, but only if you have explicitly opted in to receive such communications. You may opt-out at any time.

3. Data Protection & Security

The security of your data is important to us. We implement commercially acceptable technical and organizational measures to protect the Personal Data we collect and process.

3.1 Security Measures

Our measures are designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your information. These include encryption (SSL/TLS), secure server hosting, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

3.2 Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

3.3 Third-Party Services

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"), provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service.

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device (computer or mobile device) that may include an anonymous unique identifier. They are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
• Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve site performance.
• Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization (like remembering your preferences).

4.3 Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service. Most web browsers also provide settings that allow you to control or delete cookies.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Data. yappz.xyz aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data.

• Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your Personal Data.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your Personal Data, under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your Personal Data, under certain conditions.
• Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Data, under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section below.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected