Colony Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2023

Your privacy is important to us at Colony. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our platform. By using the Colony, you consent to the practices described in this policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

Information We Collect: When you join the Colony, we may collect various types of information, including:

Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and profile picture when you create an account.

Usage Information: We automatically collect certain information about your interactions with the platform, such as your IP address, device information, and browsing activity.

User-Generated Content: Any content you post or share within the Colony, including comments, discussions, or messages, may be collected and stored by us.

How We Use Your Information: We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and improve the Colony platform, including personalizing your experience and optimizing our services.

To communicate with you regarding important updates, announcements, or changes to our platform.

To monitor and analyze usage patterns, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure the security and integrity of the Colony.

To enforce our Terms of Service and protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.

With your consent, we may use your information for other purposes specified at the time of collection.

Information Sharing and Disclosure: We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

With third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services and maintaining the Colony Community platform. These service providers are contractually bound to keep your information confidential and use it only for the intended purposes.

In response to a legal request, court order, or applicable law enforcement authorities to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights, property, or safety.

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, where your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
Data Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices: You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal information, including:

Access, Correct, and Update: You can access, correct, or update your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us directly.

Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails or notifications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication or by adjusting your notification preferences in your account settings.

Data Retention: We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Children's Privacy: The Colony is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.

Third-Party Links: The Colony may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.

International Data Transfers: Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own, including countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. By using the Colony, you consent to the transfer and processing of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to this Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Colony platform. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

Contact Us: If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at hello@colony.woolongs.com. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.

By using the Colony, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.