Privacy Policy

This privacy notice explains the information used by Colony of Creators NGO and our website: colonyofcreators.com

1. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS POLICY?

"We" refers to Colony of Creators, a non-profit organization registered in Madeira Island, Portugal with registration number 517330326.

You can write to us at: Azinhaga da Torre, 6 Machico, Madeira 9200-129

You can also contact us by emailing: official@colonyofcreators.com.

2. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal information you disclose to us.

  • We collect personal information that you share with us, such as your name, ID, address, contact information, and other relevant details.

  • We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when registering at the expressing an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, when participating in activities on the (such as posting messages in our online forums or entering competitions, contests, or giveaways) or otherwise contacting us.

  • The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the choices you make and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect can include the following: name and Contact Data Country. We collect your first and last name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other similar contact data.

  • All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

3. WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE SHARED WITH ANYONE?

We only share your information with your consent, to comply with legal obligations, to protect your rights, or to further our purpose responsibly.

We may process or share data based on the following legal basis:

  • Consent: We may process your data if you have given us specific consent to use your personal information in a specific purpose.

  • Legitimate Interests: We may process your data when it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests.

  • Performance of a Contract: Where we have entered into a contract with you, we may process your personal information to fulfill the terms of our contract.

  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process, such as in response to a court order or a subpoena (including in response to public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements).

  • Vital Interests: We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person and illegal activities, or as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.

4. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

  • We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

  • When there is no ongoing need to process your personal information, we will delete or anonymize it. If deletion is not immediately possible (e.g., due to backup systems), we will securely store it until it can be erased.

5. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

  • We are committed to protecting your personal information with appropriate technical and organizational security measures.

  • While we aim to secure your data, please note that no data transmission over the internet or storage system is 100% secure. Accessing our services and sharing your information online is at your own risk. We recommend using secure environments when engaging with our organization.

6. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In short, depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, modify, or delete your personal information.

In certain regions (e.g., the European Economic Area), you have rights under data protection laws, including:

  • The right to access and request a copy of your information.

  • The right to request corrections or deletions of your data.

  • The right to restrict or object to how your information is processed.

  • The right to data portability, where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at official@colonyofcreators.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

  • If we rely on your consent to process your data, you can withdraw it at any time. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of processing before your withdrawal.

  • Opting out of email communications: You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly. Please note that we may still send you essential emails related to your involvement with us.

7. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS POLICY?

  • Yes, we will update this policy as needed to remain compliant with relevant laws and to reflect changes in our practices.

  • Any updates will be noted with a "Revised" date, and changes will take effect as soon as the revised policy is accessible. If we make significant changes, we may notify you through prominent notices or direct communication. We encourage you to review our privacy policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.