Privacy Policy for Data Dune

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data that Data Dune collects, how it is used, stored, and protected, as well as the rights of our users regarding their personal information. By engaging with our services and visiting our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Type of Information Collected

Data Dune collects the following types of personal data:

  • Email addresses
  • Names
  • Company names
  • Website usage details
  • Phone number
  • Birthdate
  • Sex
  • Age
  • Payment/Billing Information
  • Billing address

These are collected through various methods, including:

  • Contact forms
  • Cookies
  • Surveys
  • Course registrations
  • Email newsletters
  • Website analytics
  • Client interactions

You can always choose to provide less information. However, omitting some of this personal information may limit your ability to access all of the benefits of our website and services. For example, we will not be able to process transactions without payment information and a billing address.

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect data on how our users visit DataDune.io, such as your IP address, location, browser, browser language, operating system, device identifiers, and cookies.

Our website currently uses cookies to enhance its functionality. You may disable cookies in your web browser, but this may limit your ability to access DataDune.io.

Policy on Collecting Sensitive Personal Information

Data Dune does not gather any of your sensitive personal information, such as your social security number, driver's license number, race, ethnicity, religion, health metrics, political associations, or details on your criminal background.

Purpose of Data Collection

The personal data collected is used for the following purposes:

  • To communicate effectively and provide customized consultancy services.
  • To complete your transactions, process payments, and provide you with the purchased services or information.
  • To fulfill customer service requests, address any questions, complaints, or feedback you might have.
  • To deliver updates, newsletters, and promotions about our services.
  • To enhance and personalize the user experience on our website.
  • To analyze website usage, aiding in service and website improvement.
  • To fulfill legal obligations and safeguard our consultancy operations.

Data Retention

We may store your personal information for an extended period, depending on how we need to use the information. For example, we'll keep your email address and name on file as long as you have an account with us. In addition, we may need to keep your billing information on file for an extended period to maintain our internal transaction records.

Who the Information is Shared With

We may share your information with third parties, but only those affiliates that Data Dune has fully vetted and created a partnership with.

The only reason we will ever share your information with affiliates is for the following purposes:

  • Processing transactions
  • Measuring marketing and advertising performance
  • HR application processing
  • Providing customer service
  • Issuing email and text message communications

User Rights

Users of our website have the following rights regarding their personal data:

  • The right to access, amend, or delete their personal data at any time.
  • The right to restrict processing of their personal data, object to its processing, or request data portability.
  • The right to withdraw consent for data processing, without affecting its prior lawfulness.

To exercise these rights, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

Data Security & Encryption

Data Dune is committed to protecting the personal data of our clients:

  • Use of encryption methods to secure data in transit and at rest.
  • Restricted data access to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular updates and security audits of our systems.
  • Measures to detect and respond to data breaches.
  • Staff training in data protection protocols.
  • Liaison with third-party service providers who adhere to stringent data security standards.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the practices of this site, you may contact us at [email protected]

Amendments to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. We will notify users of significant changes through our website.

Effective as of 2024-04-16