Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AdTrafficYield ("we", "us", "our", or "the Platform") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our traffic and revenue-sharing advertising platform.

By using our Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you register an account or use our services, we collect the following information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password (hashed), and any other information you provide during registration
• Profile Information: Avatar selection, profile preferences, and account settings
• Financial Information: Payment method details, transaction history, withdrawal method information, and account balance
• Investment Information: Pack purchase history, earnings records, and investment activity
• Communication Data: Support tickets, messages sent through our platform, and any correspondence with our team
• Referral Information: Referral codes used, referral relationships, and referral commission data
• Advertising Data: Website URLs submitted for advertising, advertising credit usage, and campaign information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Platform, we automatically collect certain information:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, navigation paths, and feature usage
• Activity Data: Login times, session duration, ad viewing activity, and platform interactions
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level, not precise location)
• Cookies and Tracking: Cookie identifiers, session tokens, and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Payment Processors: Transaction confirmations, payment status, and related financial data
• Referral Sources: Information about how you were referred to our platform
• Service Providers: Analytics data, security information, and fraud prevention data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

• Create and manage your account
• Process investment pack purchases and earnings distributions
• Facilitate deposits and withdrawals
• Enable ad viewing and credit earning features
• Process referral commissions
• Manage advertising campaigns and credits
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

3.2 Platform Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve platform functionality
• Develop new features and services
• Optimize user experience and interface design
• Conduct research and analytics
• Monitor platform performance and security

3.3 Communication

• Send account-related notifications (earnings, transactions, security alerts)
• Respond to support requests and inquiries
• Send important platform updates and announcements
• Provide news and updates about our services (with your consent)
• Send marketing communications (only with explicit opt-in consent)

3.4 Security and Compliance

• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Verify user identity and authenticate accounts
• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Enforce our Terms of Service and platform policies
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of users and the Platform

3.5 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Contract Performance: To fulfill our contractual obligations to provide platform services
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and prevent fraud
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Consent: For marketing communications and optional features (you may withdraw consent at any time)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Platform:

• Payment Processors: To process deposits, withdrawals, and transactions
• Hosting Providers: To host and maintain our Platform infrastructure
• Analytics Services: To analyze platform usage and improve services (data is typically anonymized)
• Security Services: To detect and prevent fraud and security threats
• Email Services: To send transactional and marketing emails

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes
• Government requests or regulatory inquiries
• Legal obligations to report suspicious activities
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activities

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

4.5 Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. This may include platform statistics, usage trends, and demographic information.

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
• Password Security: Passwords are hashed using secure hashing algorithms (never stored in plain text)
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Security Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Secure Infrastructure: Protected servers and databases with firewalls and intrusion detection
• Session Management: Secure session handling and timeout mechanisms

5.2 Your Role in Security

While we implement strong security measures, you also play a crucial role in protecting your information:

• Use a strong, unique password for your account
• Do not share your account credentials with anyone
• Log out from your account when using shared or public devices
• Keep your email account secure (used for password resets)
• Report any suspicious activity immediately

5.3 Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will:

• Investigate the breach immediately
• Notify affected users as required by applicable law
• Take appropriate remedial actions
• Report to relevant authorities if legally required

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
• You can set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
• Disabling certain cookies may limit Platform functionality
• Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for Platform operation

6.3 Third-Party Tracking

We may use third-party analytics and tracking services that use cookies and similar technologies. These services help us understand Platform usage and improve our services. Third-party services have their own privacy policies governing data collection and use.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account closure (typically 3-7 years for legal and tax compliance)
• Transaction Records: Retained for legal and accounting purposes (typically 7 years as required by law)
• Support Communications: Retained for customer service purposes and dispute resolution (typically 2-3 years)
• Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out or request deletion
• Log Data: Retained for security and troubleshooting purposes (typically 90 days to 1 year)

After the retention period, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

8.1 Access Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Receive a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Understand how we use your information

8.2 Correction Rights

You have the right to:

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Update your account information through your account settings
• Request that we correct errors in your personal data

8.3 Deletion Rights

You have the right to:

• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Request account closure and data deletion
• Note: Some information may be retained for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes

8.4 Restriction and Objection Rights

You have the right to:

• Request restriction of processing of your personal information
• Object to certain types of processing (e.g., marketing communications)
• Opt out of non-essential data processing

8.5 Data Portability

You have the right to:

• Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format
• Request transfer of your data to another service provider (where technically feasible)

8.6 Withdraw Consent

You have the right to withdraw consent for processing based on consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

8.7 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through:

• Our support ticket system in your account dashboard
• Our Contact page
• Email (if provided on our contact page)

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe (typically within 30 days). We may request verification of your identity before processing certain requests.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

If you are under 18, you must not use our Platform or provide any personal information to us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• We use standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities
• We ensure service providers comply with applicable data protection laws
• We implement appropriate security measures regardless of location

By using our Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you access through our Platform.

Examples of third-party services we may use include:

• Payment processors (for deposits and withdrawals)
• Analytics services (for platform usage analysis)
• Email service providers (for communications)
• Social media platforms (for sharing features)

12. Marketing Communications

12.1 Opt-In Consent

We will only send you marketing communications (newsletters, promotional offers, etc.) if you have explicitly opted in to receive them. You can opt in during registration or through your account settings.

12.2 Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
• Updating your preferences in your account settings
• Contacting our support team

Note: You cannot opt out of essential transactional communications (account notifications, security alerts, earnings updates, etc.) as these are necessary for Platform operation.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other reasons.

When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you via email (if you have an account) or through Platform announcements
• Post a prominent notice on our Platform
• Obtain your consent if required by applicable law

Your continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the changes, you should discontinue use of the Platform.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, and share
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without discrimination

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us through our support system or contact page. We will verify your identity before processing requests.

15. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• All rights listed in Section 8 (Your Privacy Rights)
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights
• Data Protection Officer: For GDPR-related inquiries, you can contact us through our support system

We process your personal data in accordance with GDPR requirements and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Support System: Submit a ticket through your account dashboard (for registered users)
• Contact Page: Visit our Contact page for general inquiries
• Email: Available through our contact page

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.