Effective Date: [07 December 2024] Last Updated: [08 December 2024]
At KHDOT.com, we value and respect the privacy of our users, including group owners and members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you create, manage, and interact with groups on our platform. We also aim to foster a safe, respectful community where all users can engage in positive and lawful activities, including sharing tips, gifts, and valuable content. Group owners are responsible for ensuring that content shared within their groups does not violate any laws or our platform's policies.

1. Data Collection
When you create a group, add members, or participate in tipping or gifting within a group, we collect the following types of information:
From Group Owners:
* Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
* Group Details: Group name, description, and any other details provided about the group.
* Payment Information: If the group owner facilitates tipping or gifting, we may collect payment details (e.g., billing information, credit/debit card information) to process transactions.
* Content Shared: Any tips, gifts, or other content shared by the group owner within the group for members' benefit.
* Activity Data: Information about group management, including adding/removing members, and group interactions.
From Group Members:
* Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details provided when joining a group.
* Participation Data: Details about user interactions with the group, including tips, gifts, feedback, and content shared within the group.

2. Use of Collected Data
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
For Group Owners:
* Group Creation and Management: To enable group owners to create, manage, and administer their groups, invite and add members, and facilitate interactions within the group.
* Tipping and Gifting: To process transactions related to tips and gifts that group owners send to members or receive from members.
* Content Sharing: To allow group owners to share tips, gifts, and valuable content for the benefit of group members.
* Communication: To communicate with group owners regarding group activities, updates, or issues related to the group.
* Platform Improvement: To analyze usage data and improve group-related features on the platform.
For Group Members:
* Membership Participation: To allow members to join groups, interact with group content, and benefit from tips, gifts, and discussions.
* Personalization: To provide personalized experiences based on group preferences, tips, or gifts shared within the group.
* Customer Support: To assist with inquiries, resolve issues, and provide support for users' participation in groups.

3. Data Sharing
We may share your data in the following situations:
* With Group Owners: Group owners will be able to view certain information about the members of their groups, including usernames, profiles, tips, gifts, and content shared within the group.
* With Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party vendors, such as payment processors, hosting services, and customer support tools, to help operate the platform and process transactions.
* Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to legal processes (e.g., subpoenas, court orders), or if necessary to protect the rights, property, and safety of KHDOT.com, its users, or the public.
* Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Content and Conduct Restrictions
While KHDOT.com enables group owners to create and manage groups, we expect all users to comply with the following:
* Legal Compliance: Group owners are responsible for ensuring that any content shared within their group complies with applicable laws, including intellectual property, privacy, and defamation laws. Content that violates laws, infringes on intellectual property rights, or engages in harmful behavior (e.g., harassment, hate speech) is prohibited.
* Prohibited Content: Group owners must ensure that no illegal, offensive, or harmful content is posted, shared, or promoted within their groups. KHDOT.com reserves the right to remove content that violates these guidelines and to suspend or terminate user accounts for violations.

5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These steps include encrypting sensitive information, secure server storage, and monitoring for any suspicious activity. However, please understand that no system is fully secure, and while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. User Rights
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
* Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and how it is being used.
* Correction: You may update or correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
* Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
* Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails or notifications at any time.
* Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format to transfer it to another service.

7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience on KHDOT.com. Cookies help us remember your login information, provide personalized group recommendations, and analyze how users interact with the platform. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Children’s Privacy
KHDOT.com is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When updates are made, the revised policy will be posted on this page, with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us: https://khdot.com/contact-us