Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 14th 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Staq ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about you when you use our website https://staq.xyz (the "Site") and any other online services we provide (collectively, the "Services").

2. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in various ways when you use our Services.

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect your email address, username, password.
  • Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information as part of your profile, such as a profile picture, biography, location, and other details.
  • Content and Activity: We collect the content you post on the Site, including your products, comments, and other contributions.
  • Communication Information: If you contact us, we collect the information you provide in your communications.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Information: We collect information about your interactions with the Site, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, and the time you spend on the Site.
  • Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the Site, including the hardware model, operating system, browser type, IP address, and device identifiers.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your preferences and interactions with the Site.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms, when you interact with our content on those platforms or log in using your social media credentials.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing and Improving the Services: To operate, maintain, and enhance the Site and the Services.
  • Personalizing Your Experience: To personalize the content and features you see based on your preferences and activity.
  • Communicating with You: To send you updates, newsletters, and other information you request or that may be of interest to you.
  • Security and Compliance: To ensure the security of the Site and Services and to comply with legal obligations.
  • Analyzing Usage: To analyze trends and usage patterns to improve the Site and Services.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you give us your consent to do so.
  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Site and provide the Services.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a legal request.
  • Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with a business merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have certain choices and rights regarding your information:

  • Access and Update: You can access and update your account information through your account settings.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.
  • Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. International Transfers

If you are accessing the Site from outside Portugal, your information may be transferred to and processed in Portugal or other countries. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Site and updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy[at]staq.xyz.