Privacy Policy

Pipe Foundation (“Pipe,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. This Data Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you in connection with our services, including the pipe.network website, applications, and related products (collectively, the “Service”).

We may update this Data Privacy Statement from time to time. If we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above and, in some cases, may provide additional notice (such as a notification on our website or in the Service). We encourage you to review this statement regularly to stay informed about our data privacy practices.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide: We collect information that you provide directly to us. This may include your name, email address, contact details, billing information, and any other information you submit when using our Service. You may also provide information about other individuals (e.g., to add contacts), which Pipe will treat in accordance with this policy.

Automatic Data Collection: When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, such as:

• Device and Usage Data: Information about your device and how you access our Service (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage details).
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Service.

Information from Third Parties: We may obtain information about you from third-party sources, such as verification services or data providers, as part of our security and compliance practices. If we combine information from third parties with data collected directly through the Service, we will treat the combined information as Personal Information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.

2. User Profiles and Public Content

If our Service allows user profiles, the information you include in your profile (e.g., username, bio, or public posts) may be visible to other users and the public. Users have control over certain privacy settings within their profiles and can adjust them to limit visibility. If an unauthorized profile is created, you may request its removal by contacting [email protected].

If you participate in public forums or community discussions within the Service, please be aware that any information you share in these areas may be publicly accessible and used by others. The privacy protections outlined in this statement do not apply to information shared in public forums.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

• Providing and Improving Our Service: To operate, maintain, and enhance our Service and to deliver the products and services you request.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send notifications, and provide customer support.
• Security and Compliance: To detect, prevent, and investigate fraudulent activities, security incidents, and violations of our policies or applicable law.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including data protection and financial regulations.
• Other Purposes: For any other purposes disclosed to you at the time we collect your information or otherwise with your consent.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share personal data in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share information with vendors, service providers, and consultants who need access to your data to perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, payment processing, and customer support.
• Legal Requirements and Security: We may disclose information if we believe doing so is necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to legal requests, protect the rights and safety of Pipe Foundation, our users, or others, or prevent illegal or unethical activities.
• Corporate Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, we may transfer or share your information as part of the transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your data for other purposes with your explicit consent.

We do not share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes without your explicit opt-in.

5. Automatic Data Collection Techniques

To provide, improve, and personalize our Service, Pipe uses several automatic data collection methods, including:

• Cookies: We use both persistent cookies and session cookies to remember user preferences, improve functionality, and understand user interaction with our Service. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but some features may be limited if cookies are disabled.
• Web Beacons and Embedded Scripts: These technologies help us track user behavior, analyze traffic, and understand the effectiveness of our advertising and marketing efforts.
• Tracking Tags: Our Service may include tracking tags from third-party providers, which allow us to serve personalized ads and measure user engagement.

Do Not Track Signals: Our Service does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is currently no industry standard for handling such requests.

6. International Data Transfers

Pipe Foundation operates globally, and your personal data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries outside of your jurisdiction, including the Cayman Islands. When we transfer your data internationally, we take steps to protect it in accordance with applicable data protection laws and rely on legally accepted safeguards.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and Correction: Request access to the information we hold about you or correct any inaccuracies.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Objection and Restriction: Object to or request restriction of certain processing of your data.
• Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the instructions in those communications. Please note that even if you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications related to your use of the Service.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data..

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it in accordance with applicable laws.

10. Third-Party Data Sharing Policies

Pipe Network works with service providers, analytics providers, and other vendors that may receive your information to provide functionality or analyze user interactions with our Service. These third parties are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data. We do not allow third-party access to user information for unrelated purposes or direct marketing without your consent.

11. Data Security

Pipe Foundation takes data security seriously. We implement robust security measures, such as encryption (TLS, SSL) and access controls, to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to secure your personal data, no security system is completely infallible, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Privacy Rights Specific to California and the EEA

For California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to request details regarding data collection, use, and sharing. Please refer to our Contact Information to make these requests.

For EEA and UK Residents: If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have rights under GDPR, including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your data.

13. Privacy Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. If material changes are made, we will notify you by posting an update on our website and may contact you by other means, such as email or notifications within the Service.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Data Privacy Statement, or if you would like to exercise your data rights, please contact us at [email protected].