DGN User Rights

Effective Date:March 1, 2024|Last Updated:March 1, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Data Guardian Tech Ltd. ("D-GN," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy rights and provides comprehensive tools for managing your personal data and consent preferences. This document explains your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and how to exercise these rights on our platform. Company Information: 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 Data Protection Officer: privacy@d-gn.io

2. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

2.1 Universal Rights (All Users)

Regardless of your location, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Information: Clear explanations of how we process your data
  • Right to Access: Copies of personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Correction: Amendment of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of voluntary data processing activities
  • Right to Contact: Direct communication with our privacy team
2.2 Enhanced Rights (EU Residents under GDPR)

EU residents enjoy additional comprehensive rights:

  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Deletion of personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limitation of specific data processing activities
  • Right to Data Portability: Transfer of data in machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Opposition to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: Information and opt-out options
  • Right to Lodge Complaints: File complaints with supervisory authorities
2.3 Jurisdiction-Specific Rights

Additional rights may apply based on your location:

  • California (CCPA/CPRA): Rights to know, delete, and opt-out of sale
  • Canada (PIPEDA): Rights to access and correct personal information
  • Brazil (LGPD): Rights similar to GDPR with local specifications
  • Other Jurisdictions: Rights as defined by applicable local laws

3. RIGHT TO INFORMATION & TRANSPARENCY

3.1 What Information We Provide
  • Data Categories: Types of personal data we collect
  • Processing Purposes: Why we process your data
  • Legal Basis: Legal justification for each processing activity
  • Retention Periods: How long we keep your data
  • Recipients: Who may receive your data
  • Your Rights: How to exercise your privacy rights
3.2 How We Provide Information
  • Privacy Policy: Comprehensive details on our website
  • Platform Dashboards: Real-time information in your account
  • Consent Forms: Clear explanations before data collection
  • Direct Communication: Responses to specific inquiries
  • Automated Notifications: Updates about data processing changes

4. RIGHT TO ACCESS

4.1 What You Can Access
  • Personal Data: All personal information we hold about you
  • Processing Details: How and why we process your data
  • Data Sources: Where we obtained your information
  • Recipients: Who has received your data
  • Retention Periods: How long we plan to keep your data
  • Your Rights: Confirmation of your privacy rights
4.2 How to Request Access
  • Online Portal: Use your account dashboard's "Privacy Center"
  • Instant Access: View basic account and submission data
  • Comprehensive Reports: Request detailed data exports
  • Processing History: Review your data processing timeline
  • Email Request: privacy@d-gn.io
  • Subject Line: "Data Access Request - [Your Username]"
  • Include: Full name, email address, and specific information requested
  • Response Time: 30 days maximum (GDPR standard)
4.3 Data Export Formats
  • JSON: Machine-readable format for technical users
  • CSV: Spreadsheet format for tabular data
  • PDF: Human-readable format for documents
  • XML: Structured format for system integration

5. RIGHT TO RECTIFICATION

5.1 What You Can Correct
  • Inaccurate Personal Data: Wrong names, addresses, or contact information
  • Incomplete Information: Missing details in your profile
  • Outdated Information: Changes in personal circumstances
  • Processing Records: Corrections to consent or preference records
5.2 How to Request Corrections
  • Self-Service Options:
  • Account Settings: Update basic profile information directly
  • Privacy Dashboard: Modify consent and communication preferences
  • Support Chat: Request assistance with complex updates
  • Formal Requests:
  • Email: privacy@d-gn.io with "Data Correction Request" subject
  • Include: Current information, desired corrections, and supporting documentation
  • Processing Time: 30 days maximum for complex requests
5.3 Verification Requirements
  • Identity Verification: Confirmation of your identity
  • Supporting Documentation: Evidence for significant changes
  • Additional Authentication: Multi-factor verification for sensitive updates

6. RIGHT TO ERASURE ("RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN")

6.1 When Erasure Applies
  • Consent Withdrawal: You withdraw consent for voluntary processing
  • Purpose Fulfilled: Data no longer needed for original purpose
  • Unlawful Processing: Data processed without proper legal basis
  • Legal Obligation: Deletion required by applicable law
  • Child Data: Data collected from minors without proper consent
6.2 Blockchain Considerations
  • On-Chain Data: Cannot be deleted due to immutability
  • Off-Chain Data: Can be deleted from our databases
  • Encryption Keys: Will be destroyed, rendering on-chain data unreadable
  • Functional Erasure: Data becomes inaccessible and meaningless
6.3 Erasure Process
  • Step 1: Submit erasure request via privacy@d-gn.io
  • Step 2: Identity verification and request validation
  • Step 3: Assessment of legal obligations and exceptions
  • Step 4: Data deletion from mutable systems
  • Step 5: Encryption key destruction for blockchain-referenced data
  • Step 6: Confirmation of completed erasure
6.4 Exceptions to Erasure
  • Legal Compliance: Regulatory retention requirements
  • Legal Claims: Defense or establishment of legal claims
  • Public Interest: Activities carried out in the public interest
  • Scientific Research: Legitimate research purposes with safeguards

7. RIGHT TO RESTRICT PROCESSING

7.1 When Restriction Applies
  • Accuracy Disputes: Contesting accuracy of personal data
  • Unlawful Processing: Processing is unlawful but you prefer restriction over deletion
  • Data Retention: We no longer need data but you need it for legal claims
  • Objection Pending: While we assess your objection to processing
7.2 Effects of Restriction
  • Limited Processing: Data stored but not actively processed
  • Consent Required: Additional processing only with your consent
  • Legal Obligations: Processing continues only when legally required
  • Notification: We inform you before lifting restrictions

8. RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY

8.1 Portable Data Categories
  • Account Information: Profile data, preferences, and settings
  • Submission Data: Voice recordings, facial data, and lip-sync videos
  • Activity Records: Platform usage and interaction history
  • Communication Records: Support conversations and notifications
8.2 Portability Formats
  • JSON: Complete data export with metadata
  • CSV: Tabular data for spreadsheet applications
  • ZIP Archives: Compressed files containing media and documents
  • Standard APIs: Direct data transfer to compatible platforms
8.3 Portability Limitations
  • Third-Party Data: Information about other users
  • Derived Data: AI-generated insights or analytics
  • Confidential Information: Trade secrets or proprietary algorithms
  • Legal Restrictions: Data subject to legal holds or investigations

9. RIGHT TO OBJECT

9.1 Objection Grounds
  • Legitimate Interests: When we process data for our legitimate interests
  • Direct Marketing: All marketing communications and profiling
  • Scientific Research: Certain research activities (with exceptions)
  • Public Task Performance: Processing for public interest tasks
9.2 Objection Process
  • Marketing Objections: Use unsubscribe links or account preferences
  • General Objections: Email privacy@d-gn.io with specific concerns
  • Automated Processing: Request human review of algorithmic decisions
9.3 Assessment and Response
  • Compelling Legitimate Grounds: Our legitimate reasons for processing
  • Legal Requirements: Obligations to continue processing
  • User Rights Balance: Balancing your rights with other interests
  • Alternative Solutions: Ways to address concerns while maintaining functionality

10. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING RIGHTS

10.1 Automated Processing Activities
  • Content Quality Assessment: AI validation of submissions
  • Fraud Detection: Algorithmic security monitoring
  • Prize Selection: Random winner selection algorithms
  • Risk Assessment: Automated compliance screening
10.2 Your Rights Regarding Automation
  • Right to Information: Explanation of automated decision logic
  • Right to Human Intervention: Request human review of decisions
  • Right to Challenge: Contest automated decisions affecting you
  • Right to Explanation: Understand how automated systems work
10.3 Safeguards for Automated Processing
  • Human Oversight: Regular review of automated decisions
  • Bias Testing: Regular assessment for discriminatory effects
  • Transparency Measures: Clear explanations of automated processes
  • Appeal Mechanisms: Processes for challenging automated decisions

11. CONSENT MANAGEMENT

11.1 Granular Consent Controls
  • Data Collection: Different types of personal data
  • Processing Purposes: Specific uses of your information
  • Communication Preferences: Marketing and notification settings
  • Cookie Categories: Different types of website cookies
  • Third-Party Sharing: Data sharing with external partners
11.2 Consent Management Tools
  • Privacy Dashboard: Comprehensive consent management interface
  • Real-Time Updates: Changes take effect immediately
  • Historical Records: View your consent history
  • Category Controls: Manage different consent types separately
  • Cookie Preference Center: Manage website cookies
  • Essential Cookies: Information about necessary cookies
  • Optional Cookies: Control over non-essential cookies
  • Third-Party Cookies: Manage external service cookies
11.3 Withdrawal of Consent
  • Easy Withdrawal: Simple process to withdraw consent
  • Immediate Effect: Changes processed without delay
  • No Penalties: No adverse consequences for withdrawal
  • Continued Service: Access to essential platform features maintained

12. EXERCISING YOUR RIGHTS

12.1 How to Contact Us
  • Primary Contact: privacy@d-gn.io
  • Response Time: 5 business days for acknowledgment
  • Full Response: 30 days maximum (may extend to 60 days for complex requests)
  • Free of Charge: No fees for reasonable requests
  • Alternative Contacts:
  • Support Portal: In-app support system
  • Privacy Dashboard: Self-service options
  • Postal Mail: Physical address for formal requests
12.2 Information Required
  • Full Name: As registered on your account
  • Email Address: Associated with your account
  • Specific Request: Clear description of desired action
  • Supporting Information: Relevant details or documentation
  • Preferred Response Method: How you'd like to receive our response
12.3 Verification Process
  • Account Authentication: Login verification
  • Identity Documents: Government-issued ID for sensitive requests
  • Additional Information: Answers to security questions
  • Multi-Factor Authentication: Extra verification steps

13. RESPONSE TIMELINES

13.1 Standard Timelines
  • Acknowledgment: 10 business days
  • Simple Requests: 15 business days
  • Complex Requests: 30 calendar days
  • Extended Requests: Up to 60 calendar days (with notification)
13.2 Factors Affecting Timeline
  • Request Complexity: Technical difficulty of fulfillment
  • Data Volume: Amount of data involved
  • Verification Requirements: Time needed for identity confirmation
  • Legal Consultation: Need for legal review
  • Third-Party Coordination: Involvement of external service providers

14. SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY RIGHTS

14.1 EU Residents
  • Local Data Protection Authority: In your EU member state
  • Lead Supervisory Authority: For cross-border processing
  • European Data Protection Board: For coordination issues
14.2 Other Jurisdictions
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC): United States federal complaints
  • Provincial Privacy Commissioners: Canadian provinces
  • Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): United Kingdom
  • Other Relevant Authorities: As applicable to your jurisdiction
14.3 When to Contact Authorities
  • Unresolved Disputes: We haven't adequately addressed your concerns
  • Response Delays: We exceed legal response timelines
  • Serious Violations: Suspected major privacy law breaches
  • Systemic Issues: Concerns about our overall privacy practices

15. UPDATES AND MODIFICATIONS

15.1 Rights Updates
  • Legal Changes: New privacy laws or regulations
  • Platform Updates: Changes in data processing activities
  • Best Practices: Improvements in privacy protection
  • User Feedback: Enhancements based on your input
15.2 Notification Methods
  • Email Notifications: Direct communication to affected users
  • Platform Announcements: Prominent notices in your account
  • Website Updates: Published changes with effective dates
  • Version History: Maintained for transparency

Your privacy rights are fundamental to our relationship with you.

We are committed to providing clear information, responsive support, and comprehensive tools for managing your personal data and privacy preferences. If you have any questions about your rights or need assistance exercising them, please don't hesitate to contact our privacy team. Remember: You have control over your personal data, and we're here to help you exercise your rights effectively and efficiently.