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Privacy Policy

Welcome to Ceec! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, transparently, and securely. Our privacy policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and sharing of your information.

Section 1. Data Collection

1.1 Personal Information: We collect personal details such as your first name, last name, email address, and signature (stored as a PNG) during the membership enrollment for both associate and full private members. For full private members, providing a phone number is optional.

1.2 Payment Information: All credit card transactions are processed through Stripe, and we do not store your credit card information.

1.3 User-Generated Data: Your history, bookmarks, and contributions to the site are encrypted and only accessible through your login credentials.

1.4 GDPR Compliance: For our European users, we ensure all personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles.

Section 2. Data Usage

2.1 Service Enhancement: The collected data is utilized to improve your user experience, facilitate communication, and enhance our services.

2.2 Member Contributions: Members can contribute by recommending links, categorizing websites, and managing bookmarks and folders.

Section 3: Data Sharing

3.1 No Third-Party Sharing: Personal data is not shared with third parties, ensuring your privacy and security.

3.2 Metrics Sharing: We may share broad metrics such as user count per region for security and quality control purposes.

Section 4: Data Security

4.1 Encryption: User data is protected through encryption and secure storage practices.

4.2 GDPR Security Standards: We adhere to GDPR security standards to ensure the protection of our European users’ data.

Section 5: User Access and Control

5.1 Account Management: Users can update their passwords, email addresses, and manage bookmarks through the settings page.

5.2 GDPR Rights: European users have additional rights under GDPR, including data access, rectification, and erasure.

Section 6: Data Retention

6.1 Data Purging: User data is retained only as necessary and is purged upon request or account deletion.

6.2 GDPR Compliance: Our data retention practices comply with GDPR requirements.

Section 7: Use of Cookies or Similar Technologies

7.1 Site Optimization: Cookies and tracking technologies are used to enhance user experience and site security.

7.2 GDPR Transparency: Our use of cookies and tracking technologies extends to European users, ensuring transparency and compliance.

Section 8: Policy Updates

8.1 Periodic Review: Users are encouraged to review our privacy policy regularly for any updates or changes.

8.2 Notification: While we strive to notify users of significant changes, particularly those affecting GDPR rights, checking the latest version of the policy is recommended.

Section 9: Contact Information

9.1 Support Tickets: For privacy-related inquiries or concerns, users can open a support ticket here.

9.2 GDPR Inquiries: European users wishing to exercise their GDPR rights or raise concerns can also use this channel.

Section 10: Compliance and Legal Obligations

10.1 Legal Adherence: Ceec adheres to all applicable laws and regulations, ensuring a lawful and ethical operational standard.

10.2 GDPR Oversight: A Data Protection Officer oversees our GDPR compliance and can be reached through the support ticket system.

Last updated March, 8 2024