Chale, Protect Yourself (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and creating a safe, respectful online community. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Regulation (ePR).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following data:
- Personal Data: such as name, email, age, or gender — provided voluntarily through contact forms, registration, or newsletters.
- Technical Data: such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data (via cookies and analytics tools).
- User-Generated Content: including posts, videos, images, links, and comments you upload to the community platform.
- Login and Profile Data: if you create an account or join our community.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data to:
- Respond to inquiries or support requests.
- Enable community participation (posting, commenting, sharing).
- Send newsletters and updates if you opt in.
- Monitor and moderate user-generated content for safety and compliance.
- Analyze site usage to improve user experience.
- Fulfill legal obligations (e.g., abuse prevention, regulatory compliance).
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent: For marketing emails, cookies, and analytics.
- Contractual Necessity: To provide access to community features.
- Legitimate Interests: To maintain site security and user experience.
- Legal Obligation: When required by law or in response to legal processes.
4. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
- For active community accounts, until you request deletion.
- For newsletter subscriptions, until you unsubscribe.
- For analytics and cookies, based on expiration or browser settings.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools for:
- Site functionality
- Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Community login sessions
You will be asked to accept or decline cookies in accordance with ePrivacy requirements.
6. Community Standards & Content Policy
Users must not upload or share:
- Sexually explicit content involving minors
- Hate speech or discriminatory material
- Unlawful, harmful, or deceptive content
- Malware or malicious links
We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or report such content to protect our users and community integrity.
7. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Always review their privacy policies.
8. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational security measures including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Secure user authentication
- Content moderation tools
- Periodic vulnerability scans
However, no system is 100% secure. Please use caution when sharing personal information online.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request data deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- File a complaint with a Data Protection Authority
To exercise these rights, email: info@chaleprotectyourself.com
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16 without parental consent. If you believe a minor has provided data, please contact us.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and you will be notified where required.
Contact Us:
If you have questions or concerns, email us at info@chaleprotectyourself.com