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 process. For full members, providing a phone number is optional.

1.2 Payment Information: All credit card transactions are processed securely 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.

2. Data Usage

2.1 Service Enhancement: The collected data is used 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, checking the latest version of the policy is recommended.

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.

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.