Privacy & Data Protection

Privacy Policy
Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our KakoBuy Spreadsheet and related services.

Last Updated: January 15, 2025
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Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our KakoBuy Spreadsheet services. Here's what we collect:

Personal Information

  • • Email addresses (for newsletter and support)
  • • Discord usernames (when you join our server)
  • • Contact information you provide
  • • Communication preferences

Technical Information

  • • IP addresses and location data
  • • Device and browser information
  • • Usage analytics and behavior
  • • Cookies and tracking data

Important: We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services and improve your experience.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Provision

Provide access to our KakoBuy Spreadsheet, process your requests, and deliver our services

Communication

Send newsletters, updates, support responses, and important service announcements

Analytics & Improvement

Analyze usage patterns, improve our services, and develop new features

Security & Compliance

Prevent fraud, protect against abuse, and comply with legal obligations

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Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers

Trusted partners who help us operate our services (analytics, hosting, email)

Legal Requirements

When required by law, court orders, or to protect rights and safety

Aggregated Data

Anonymous, aggregated statistics that cannot identify individuals

Your Consent

With your explicit permission for specific purposes

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functionality and security

• Session management • Security features • Basic preferences

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use our site

• Google Analytics • Usage patterns • Performance metrics

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and settings

• Language preferences • Theme settings • User preferences

Cookie Control: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

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Data Security

We implement multiple layers of security to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards

  • • SSL/TLS encryption
  • • Secure data transmission
  • • Regular security updates
  • • Firewall protection

Access Controls

  • • Limited data access
  • • Employee training
  • • Regular audits
  • • Secure infrastructure

Important: While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. We continuously monitor and improve our security practices.

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Your Privacy Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request a copy of your personal information we hold

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate personal information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information

Opt-out

Unsubscribe from communications and marketing

How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact us through Discord or our contact page. We'll respond to your request within 30 days.

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Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data:

Account Information

Retained while your account is active plus 2 years after deletion request

Analytics Data

Anonymized data retained for up to 26 months for analytics purposes

Communication Records

Support tickets and correspondence kept for 3 years for quality assurance

Legal Requirements

Some data may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes

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Children's Privacy

Age Requirement: Our services are intended for users 13 years and older.

We take children's privacy seriously:

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
  • If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly
  • Parents can contact us to review, update, or delete their child's information
  • We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) requirements

For Parents: If you believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

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International Data Transfers

Our services are accessible globally, which may involve international data transfers:

GDPR Compliance

EU users have additional rights under GDPR, including data portability and the right to be forgotten

Data Protection

We use appropriate safeguards when transferring data internationally

If you're located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

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Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons:

When We Update

We'll update the "Last Updated" date and notify you of significant changes

How We Notify

Updates through email, Discord announcements, or website notifications

Your Acceptance

Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy

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Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. For urgent matters, please use our Discord community.

Privacy Policy Summary

We Protect Your Data

Strong security measures and limited data collection

You Have Control

Access, update, or delete your information anytime

Transparent Practices

Clear information about what we collect and why