Privacy Policy

At Furarriums, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you access our services, including our website and any related platforms or events (collectively referred to as "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Services.

Summary of Key Points

  • Information We Collect: We collect information that you provide to us and data automatically generated through your use of our Services.
  • Use of Your Information: We process your information to enhance our Services, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations.
  • Data Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, but no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
  • Your Rights: You may have rights regarding your personal information, depending on your location.
  • Contact Us: For questions or concerns, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

Table of Contents

  1. What Information Do We Collect?
  2. How Do We Process Your Information?
  3. Data Retention Policy
  4. Data Security Measures
  5. Your Privacy Rights
  6. Intellectual Property Safeguards
  7. Restricted Conduct
  8. Updates to this Privacy Policy
  9. Contact Information

1. What Information Do We Collect?

  • Account Registration Data:
    When you create an account with us, you voluntarily provide certain information, including but not limited to:

    • Username
    • Password (encrypted and not accessible by us)
    • Email address
    • Linked DeviantART, Discord, and/or Toyhou.se account

  • User-Provided Content:
    Any information you voluntarily share on our site may be visible to other users. Please exercise caution and follow internet safety guidelines when sharing personal details such as birthdate, address, and passwords.

  • Age Restrictions:
    Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 15. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has accessed our site, please contact us immediately.

  • Automatically Collected Information:
    We may collect certain information automatically when you use our Services, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

We process your information for various purposes, including:

  • Create and managing your account
  • Enhancing and improving our Services
  • Preventing fraudulent activities and ensuring security
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Communicate with you regarding your account or any relevant updates

Your data will never be shared, sold, or distributed to third parties without your explicit consent, except in cases where we are legally required to do so.

 

3. Data Retention Policy

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

 

4. Data Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, please note that no transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We encourage you to:

  • Use a strong, unique password for your account
  • Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for added security on your linked email account

Should you wish to modify your personal information, you may do so via your account settings. Please be aware that changes to your email will require re-verification.

 

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights include:

1. Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Upon verification of your identity, we will provide you with access to this data.

2. Right to Rectification

If the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections or updates.

3. Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)

You may request that we delete your personal information under certain conditions, such as when the information is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or when you withdraw your consent.

4. Right to Restrict Processing

In certain situations, you have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information. For example, this could apply if you contest the accuracy of your data or object to the processing based on legitimate interests.

5. Right to Object to Processing

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information if the processing is based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

6. Right to Data Portability

In some cases, you may request that we transfer your personal information to another service provider or data controller in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

7. Right to Withdraw Consent

If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on your consent before its withdrawal.

8. Right to File a Complaint

If you believe that our handling of your personal information violates your rights, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at official.furarriums@gmail.com with the subject line "Data Privacy Request." We may ask for additional verification to ensure that we are fulfilling the request for the correct individual. We will respond to your request in accordance with the applicable data protection laws and aim to process your request within the legally required time frame.

 

6. Intellectual Property Safeguards

To ensure the protection of our community's creative contributions, we implement the following safeguards:

  • Every submitted design is watermarked with our species logo to maintain authenticity and prevent misuse.
  • Both the designer and artist receive full credit for all characters and artwork displayed on our platform.
  • Ownership of approved Furarriums/Glassies is preserved with the original creator, regardless of user departure or disciplinary actions.

7. Restricted Conduct

By participating in Furarriums, you agree not to engage in the following prohibited actions:

  • Unauthorized access to data or tampering with our systems
  • Deception or fraudulent interactions with other users or staff members
  • Attempting to bypass security protocols
  • Engaging in disruptive behavior that hinders the user experience
  • Unauthorized commercial exploitation of our site or content

Additional guidelines may be enforced by the moderation team as necessary.

 

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

 

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: official.furarriums@gmail.com