HumaneStack – Digital Sovereignty & Privacy-First Communication

1. Overview & Philosophy

At HumaneStack, we believe that privacy is not just a feature—it's a fundamental human right. Our approach to privacy is built on the principle of privacy by design, meaning we consider privacy at every stage of our development process.

We are committed to:

Minimal Data Collection: We only collect information that is absolutely necessary for our services
Transparency: We are open about what data we collect and how we use it
User Control: You have complete control over your personal information
Security: We implement robust security measures to protect your data
No Selling: We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information

This privacy policy applies to all visitors and users of our website and services. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Contact Form:

• Pseudonym (optional)
• Subject line
• Message content
• Email address (if provided)

Automatically Collected Information

Technical Data:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Page access times
• Referring website

Usage Data:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Click patterns
• Error logs

What We DON'T Collect

• Personal identification documents
• Financial information
• Health records
• Precise location data
• Biometric data
• Social media profiles

3. How We Use Information

Primary Uses

Respond to your inquiries and provide support
Improve our website functionality and user experience
Analyze website performance and security
Comply with legal obligations

We Never Use Your Data For

Targeted advertising or marketing
Selling to third parties
Creating user profiles
Behavioral tracking

4. Information Sharing

Our Commitment

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data remains yours and is only used for the purposes outlined in this policy.

Limited Sharing Scenarios

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety

Service Providers

Trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics)

With Your Consent

Only when you explicitly give us permission to share specific information

5. Data Security

Security Measures

HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Regular security audits and updates
Secure server infrastructure
Access controls and authentication

Data Retention

Contact Form Data

Retained for 30 days, then automatically deleted

Server Logs

Retained for 90 days for security purposes

Analytics Data

Aggregated and anonymized, retained for 1 year

6. Your Rights

Your Privacy Rights

Right to Access

Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate personal data
Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Object

Object to processing of your data

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the bottom of this policy.

• We will respond within 30 days
• No fees for reasonable requests
• We may need to verify your identity
• You can also use our contact form

7. Cookies & Tracking

Our Cookie Policy

We use minimal cookies and respect your privacy choices. Our website is designed to function without extensive tracking.

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality

• Session management
• Security features
• Cannot be disabled

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand website usage

• Anonymous data only
• No personal tracking
• Can be disabled

Third-Party Cookies

From external services

• Minimal usage
• Essential services only
• Can be blocked

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set cookie preferences

8. Third-Party Services

We use a limited number of third-party services to help operate our website. These services are carefully selected for their privacy practices and commitment to data protection.

Hosting Services

Our website is hosted on privacy-focused infrastructure

• No data mining
• Strong security measures
• Privacy-first policies

Analytics

We use privacy-respecting analytics

• No personal data collection
• Anonymous statistics only
• GDPR compliant

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Protection of Minors

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

If We Discover Child Data

• We will immediately delete the information
• We will not use the data for any purpose
• We will not share it with third parties
• We will contact parents if possible

Parental Rights

• Review collected information
• Request deletion of data
• Refuse further collection
• Contact us with concerns

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Contact Information

Email: privacy@palchat.org

Contact Form: /contact

Response Time

Within 30 days for requests

Within 48 hours for urgent matters

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Privacy Policy

Privacy by Design

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