Last Updated: [30-01-2025]
At Trendzza, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices to comply with global privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and protect our brand integrity. By using Trendzza’s services, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect data to enhance user experiences, deliver services, and maintain legal/security standards.
A. Data Provided Directly by You
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Account Information: Name, email, phone number, username, password, and profile details.
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Payment Details: Credit/debit card numbers, billing addresses, transaction history (processed via encrypted third-party gateways).
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User-Generated Content: Posts, reviews, comments, images, videos, or messages submitted to our platform.
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Communications: Emails, chat logs, or customer support inquiries.
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Survey/Contest Entries: Demographic data, preferences, or feedback.
B. Data Collected Automatically
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Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, search queries, and interactions with features.
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Device/Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device ID, and mobile network information.
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Location Data: Approximate geographic location (derived from IP or GPS with consent).
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Cookies/Tracking Technologies:
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Essential Cookies: For platform functionality (e.g., login sessions).
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Analytics Cookies: To monitor traffic and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Advertising Cookies: To deliver personalized ads (opt-out available via cookie settings).
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C. Data from Third Parties
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Social media profiles (if linked to Trendzza accounts).
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Marketing partners, analytics providers, or public databases.
2. How We Use Your Data
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Service Delivery: Account management, order processing, and customer support.
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Personalization: Tailored content, recommendations, and advertising.
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Marketing: Email campaigns, promotions, and newsletters (opt-out anytime).
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Security: Fraud prevention, unauthorized activity monitoring, and system integrity.
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Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory obligations and responding to lawful requests.
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Improvements: Analyzing trends to enhance features and user experience.
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your data. Limited sharing occurs with:
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Trusted Third Parties: Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), cloud providers (AWS), and marketing agencies (under strict confidentiality agreements).
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Legal Authorities: To comply with court orders, government requests, or protect rights/safety.
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Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (users will be notified).
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Aggregated/Anonymous Data: For market research or partnerships (non-identifiable).
4. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
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Account Data: Until deletion request or 2 years post-inactivity.
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Payment Data: As required by financial laws (e.g., 7 years for tax purposes).
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Cookies: Up to 12 months, unless refreshed.
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User Content: Archived unless removal is requested.
5. Your Rights & Choices
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Access/Correction: Request a copy of your data or update inaccuracies.
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Deletion: Ask to erase your data (exceptions apply for legal obligations).
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Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or disable cookies.
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Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data in specific cases.
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Data Portability: Receive your data in a transferable format.
Submit requests via [privacy@trendzza.com] or your account settings. We respond within 30 days.
6. Security Measures
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Encryption: SSL/TLS for data in transit; AES-256 for stored data.
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Access Controls: Role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication.
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Audits: Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
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Training: Employee cybersecurity protocols and confidentiality agreements.
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Incident Response: 72-hour breach notification to regulators and affected users.
7. International Data Transfers
Data may be transferred to servers outside your country. We ensure safeguards (e.g., GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses) for cross-border transfers.
8. Children’s Privacy
Trendzza does not target or knowingly collect data from users under 13 (16 in the EU). Parents/guardians may contact us to remove unauthorized child accounts.
9. Brand Protection Measures
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Unauthorized Use: Prohibit scraping, data mining, reverse engineering, or misrepresentation of Trendzza’s brand.
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Intellectual Property: User-generated content must comply with our Terms of Service; violations may result in removal or legal action.
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Monitoring: We reserve the right to investigate suspicious activity to protect our platform and users.
10. Policy Updates
We may revise this policy periodically. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use of Trendzza constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns:
Email: [privacy@trendzza.com]
Address: [Insert Physical Address]
Disclaimer: This policy does not create third-party rights. Trendzza is not liable for third-party websites linked to our platform.
[Consult a legal professional to ensure compliance with your jurisdiction.]
By prioritizing transparency and security, this policy safeguards Trendzza’s brand while respecting user trust.