Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Charii is a crowdfunding platform that enables users to create and support projects by contributing funds. Project creators may offer perks to supporters as a token of appreciation for their contributions. This Privacy Policy explains how Charii collects, processes, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services (the “Service” or “Services”). It also outlines your rights regarding the collection, correction, and deletion of your data. By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, which should be read in conjunction with our **[Terms of Use]** (insert link).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 User-Provided Information

We collect personal information that you provide to us when using our platform, including:

  • KYC (Know Your Customer) Information: Users who wish to host a project must submit identity verification documents, including but not limited to:
    • Front and back photos of their ID card.
    • A picture of the owner holding their ID card.
  • Transaction Information: We collect details related to transactions on our platform, such as pre-order details and payment information.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data when you:
    • Visit our platform.
    • Use our application on third-party sites or platforms.
    • Access our Services across different devices, whether or not you are logged in.

    For more details on how we use cookies and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy, which includes information on Do Not Track signals and how to disable cookies.

  • Analytics Tools: We use analytics tools to understand user interactions with our platform. This includes data collected when you visit our website, use our mobile application, or access our Services through third-party platforms. These tools help us analyze behavior, improve our Services, and enhance user experience.
  • Sensitive Information: We do not process sensitive information.

All personal information you provide must be accurate, complete, and up-to-date. You are responsible for notifying us of any changes.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Information: We may collect details about the device used to access our platform, such as device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
  • Usage Information: We gather data on how users interact with our application, including pages viewed, features used, and time spent on the platform.
  • Technical and Log Information: This may include your IP address, browser characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, and timestamps of your interactions.

This information is primarily used to maintain the security and functionality of our Services, as well as for internal analytics and reporting purposes.

3. How We Use the Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To facilitate transactions: We use your information to process pre-order transactions and payments securely.
  • To verify KYC information: Users hosting projects must undergo identity verification to ensure platform security and compliance.
  • To enhance user experience: We analyze user interactions to improve and personalize your experience on our platform.
  • To optimize our services: We study usage patterns to improve functionality, enhance features, and refine our platform.
  • For security and fraud prevention: We monitor activity to detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats.
  • To comply with legal obligations: We process data as required by applicable laws and regulations.

In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and manage our Services, communicate with you, ensure security and fraud prevention, and comply with legal requirements. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent.

4. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?

In Short: We may share information in specific situations described below and/or with the following third parties.

We may need to share your personal information in the following situations:

  • Business Transfers: If our company undergoes a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, financing, or other business transition, we may share or transfer your information as part of the transaction.
  • Affiliates and Business Partners: We may share your information with our affiliates, including our parent company, subsidiaries, joint ventures, or other entities under common ownership, as well as trusted business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions. These affiliates and partners are required to adhere to this privacy policy.
  • Campaign Contributions: When you contribute to a campaign, we share your contribution details with the campaign owner to enable them to send you perks, provide customer service, conduct market research, and comply with our additional terms and policies. Once shared, your personal information is subject to the campaign owner‘s privacy practices.
  • Compliance Purposes: We also share certain types of contribution information with necessary third parties for compliance purposes, such as payment processing or identity verification.

5. How Do We Handle Your Social Logins?

Social logins allow you to access our platform using your existing accounts from social networks like Google, Facebook, or Twitter. This method simplifies the registration and login process by eliminating the need to create and remember new credentials.

How It Works:

  • Initiate Login: On our platform, select the option to log in using your preferred social network.
  • Authenticate: You'll be redirected to the chosen social network‘s authentication page, where you can grant permission for us to access specific information from your profile.
  • Access Granted: Upon approval, we receive the necessary details to create or access your account on our platform, allowing you to use our services seamlessly.

Important Considerations:

  • Data Sharing: The information we access is limited to what you consent to share during the authentication process.
  • Third-Party Control: While we handle your data responsibly, we do not control how the social network providers manage your information. It's advisable to review their privacy policies to understand their data handling practices.

By using social logins, you can enjoy a more convenient and secure way to access our platform. However, always be mindful of the data you share and the privacy policies of the services you use.

6. Is Your Information Transferred Internationally?

In Short: Your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in countries other than your own. We take all necessary measures to protect your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws.

7. How Long Do We Keep Your Information ?

In Short : We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law.

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purpose set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).

When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible ( for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

8. Do We Collect Information From Minors ?

In Short : We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent's use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of ages has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 18, please contact us.

9. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

In Short : You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time .

Withdrawing your consent : If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, which may be express and/or implied consent depending on the applicable law, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us by using the contact detail provided in the section contact us.

However, please note that this will not affect the lawfulness of processing before its withdrawal nor, when applicable law allows, will it affect the processing of your personal information conducted in reliance on lawful processing grounds other than consent.

Account information

If you would at any time like to review or change the information in your account or terminate your account, you can: Contact us to request to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases, However, we may retain some information in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce our legal terms and/or comply with applicable legal requirements.

10. Controls For Do-Not-Track Features

Most web browser and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track("DNT") feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy notice.

11. Do We Make Updates To This Notice?

In Short : Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The update version will be indicated by an updated "Revised" date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it ias accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.

12. How Can You Review, Update Or Delete The Data We Collect From You?

You may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please contact us.

13. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?

If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may contact us by post at : info@dreamslab.dev