Cookies Policy

• Name: Data Guardian Tech Ltd.
• Registration: Business Company No. 2173379
• Address: Rough Point, P.O. Box 4203, Mount Healthy, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110, British Virgin Islands

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., analytics, advertising)

Purpose: Essential for website functionality and security

• Examples:
• Authentication and session management
• Security measures and fraud prevention
• Platform core functionality
• Load balancing and performance optimization
• Legal Basis: Legitimate interest for website operation (no consent required under GDPR)
• Duration: Session-based or up to 30 days
• Specific Cookies:
• dgn_session: User session management
• dgn_auth: Authentication token
• dgn_security: Security validation
• dgn_csrf: Cross-site request forgery protection

Purpose: Understanding website usage and improving user experience

• Examples:
• Google Analytics for traffic analysis
• Platform performance monitoring
• Error tracking and debugging
• User journey analytics
• Legal Basis: Consent required under GDPR
• Duration: Up to 26 months
• Third-Party Services:
• Google Analytics: Web traffic analysis
• Cookies: _ga, _ga_*, _gid
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Hotjar: User behavior analytics
• Cookies: _hjSessionUser_*, _hjSession_*
• Privacy Policy: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy/

Purpose: Enhanced website features and personalization

• Examples:
• Language and region preferences
• Platform customization settings
• Community features and social integration
• Accessibility preferences
• Legal Basis: Consent required under GDPR
• Duration: Up to 12 months
• Specific Cookies:
• dgn_lang: Language preference
• dgn_theme: Display theme settings
• dgn_region: Geographic preferences
• dgn_accessibility: Accessibility settings

Purpose: Delivering relevant content and measuring campaign effectiveness

• Examples:
• Social media integration
• Targeted advertising campaigns
• Content personalization
• Marketing attribution
• Legal Basis: Consent required under GDPR
• Duration: Up to 13 months
• Third-Party Services:
• Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising
• Cookies: _fbp, fr
• Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
• X (Twitter) Analytics: Social media integration
• Cookies: personalization_id
• Privacy Policy: https://x.com/en/privacy
• LinkedIn Insight: Professional network advertising
• Cookies: _linkedin_data_partner_id, li_sugr
• Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

Our platform uses AI-powered features that may utilize specific cookies:

• Submission Quality Assessment: Cookies to optimize AI validation processes
• Personalized Content Delivery: AI-driven content recommendations
• Fraud Detection: Machine learning algorithms for security monitoring
• User Experience Optimization: AI-powered interface improvements

Information Collected:

• Platform interaction patterns
• Submission frequency and timing
• Device and browser characteristics
• Geographic and demographic indicators
• AI Applications:
• Predictive analytics for user engagement
• Automated quality assessment optimization
• Personalized reward system enhancements
• Community interaction improvements

Under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Explicit Consent: Required for non-essential cookies
• Informed Consent: Clear information about cookie purposes
• Freely Given: No conditional access to services (with exceptions for paid alternatives)
• Specific Consent: Separate consent for different cookie categories
• Withdrawable Consent: Easy withdrawal options available anytime

Our cookie consent banner provides:

• Clear Language: Plain English explanations of cookie purposes
• Granular Control: Accept/reject options for each cookie category
• Essential Cookie Information: Explanation of necessary cookies
• Privacy Policy Link: Direct access to detailed privacy information
• Settings Management: Easy access to modify preferences

We maintain detailed records of your consent including:

• Timestamp: When consent was given or withdrawn
• Consent Scope: Which cookie categories were accepted/rejected
• IP Address: For verification and security purposes
• User Agent: Browser and device information
• Preference Updates: History of consent modifications

Preference Center: Access through our cookie banner or account settings

• Real-time Updates: Changes take effect immediately
• Category Management: Control each cookie type separately
• History Tracking: View your consent history
• Easy Withdrawal: One-click consent withdrawal

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome:
• Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Choose your preferred cookie settings
• Manage exceptions for specific sites
• Mozilla Firefox:
• Go to Settings > Privacy & Security
• Under Cookies and Site Data, choose your settings
• Manage individual site permissions
• Safari:
• Go to Preferences > Privacy
• Choose cookie and tracking settings
• Manage website-specific preferences
• Microsoft Edge:
• Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions
• Configure cookie settings
• Add site-specific exceptions

iOS Safari:

• Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
• Configure cookie blocking preferences
• Android Chrome:
• Chrome app > Settings > Site settings > Cookies
• Choose cookie permissions

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:

• Google Services:
• Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
• Google Ads: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
• reCAPTCHA: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Social Media Platforms:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
• Twitter: https://help.x.com/en/rules-and-policies/x-cookies
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
• Discord: https://discord.com/privacy
• Telegram: https://telegram.org/privacy
• Analytics and Performance:
• Hotjar: https://help.hotjar.com/hc/en-us/articles/115011789248
• Cloudflare: https://www.cloudflare.com/cookie-policy/

When you consent to third-party cookies, data may be shared for:

• Analytics: Aggregated usage statistics
• Advertising: Targeted ad delivery and measurement
• Social Features: Integration with social media platforms
• Performance: Website optimization and error monitoring

Cookie data may be transferred internationally to:

• United States: For analytics and advertising services
• European Union: For GDPR-compliant processing
• Other Jurisdictions: Based on service provider locations

We ensure appropriate protections for international transfers:

• Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate protection
• Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contractual safeguards
• Privacy Shield: Where applicable and available
• Binding Corporate Rules: Internal privacy standards

Different cookies have varying retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Expire when browser is closed
• Authentication Cookies: 30 days maximum
• Preference Cookies: 12 months maximum
• Analytics Cookies: 26 months maximum
• Advertising Cookies: 13 months maximum

You can delete cookies at any time by:

• Browser Settings: Clear all cookies or specific sites
• Platform Controls: Use our preference center
• Incognito Mode: Browse without storing cookies
• Regular Cleanup: Set automatic cookie deletion

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

• New Cookie Technologies: Implementation of advanced tracking methods
• Regulatory Changes: Updates to privacy laws and regulations
• Service Updates: New third-party integrations or platform features
• User Feedback: Improvements based on community input

Updates will be communicated through:

• Website Notice: Prominent banner for 30 days
• Email Notification: To registered users with cookie consent
• Platform Alert: In-app notification during login
• Version History: Maintained for transparency

Continued use of our website after policy updates indicates acceptance of changes. For material changes affecting your rights, we may request renewed consent.

Data Protection Impact Assessment: Regular privacy risk assessments

• Consent Validation: Technical measures to ensure valid consent
• Audit Trails: Detailed logging of consent and preference changes
• Breach Notification: Procedures for privacy incident response

We cooperate with data protection authorities regarding:

• Compliance Inquiries: Responding to regulatory requests
• Investigation Support: Providing documentation as required
• Best Practice Sharing: Contributing to industry standards
• Penalty Avoidance: Proactive compliance measures

• Email: cookies@d-gn.io
• Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Question" for faster response
• Response Time: 5 business days for initial acknowledgment

• Email: privacy@d-gn.io
• Scope: General privacy questions and GDPR rights

• Email: support@d-gn.io
• Scope: Technical issues with cookie settings and website functionality

• Data Guardian Tech Ltd.
• Attention: Cookie Policy Inquiries
• Rough Point, P.O. Box 4203
• Mount Healthy, Road Town
• Tortola, VG1110, British Virgin Islands

• Withdrawal: Withdraw cookie consent at any time
• Modification: Change cookie preferences without restrictions
• Information: Access detailed information about cookie usage
• Objection: Object to specific cookie processing activities

• Access: Request information about cookie data processing
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate cookie preference records
• Erasure: Request deletion of cookie-related personal data
• Portability: Receive cookie preference data in machine-readable format