This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our forum or interact with us. We respect your privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

## Who we are

We are SEO Forum, a [forum description]. Our forum address is https://digitalnomadventures.com/community/. You can contact us by email at krish@digitalnomadventures.com.

We are the data controller of your personal data, which means we are responsible for deciding how and why we process it. We may also use third-party service providers to help us operate our forum, such as hosting, analytics, or email services. These service providers are data processors who act on our behalf and according to our instructions.

## What personal data we collect and why

We collect and process various types of personal data from you, depending on how you use our forum and what choices you make. We only collect personal data that is necessary for the purposes we describe in this policy.

### When you visit our forum

When you visit our forum, we automatically collect some information about your device and browser, such as your IP address, operating system, browser type and version, screen resolution, and device type. We use this information to ensure that our forum functions properly and to improve its performance and user experience. We also use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, measure traffic, and provide you with relevant content and advertisements. You can learn more about how we use cookies in our cookie policy.

### When you register an account

When you register an account on our forum, we ask you to provide some information about yourself, such as your username, email address, password, and profile picture. We use this information to create and manage your account, to verify your identity, to communicate with you, and to provide you with access to our forum features and services. You can edit or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account and accessing your profile settings.

### When you post or comment on our forum

When you post or comment on our forum, we collect the content of your posts or comments, as well as any additional information you choose to provide, such as images, links, or attachments. We use this information to display your posts or comments on our forum, to moderate them according to our forum rules , and to enable other users to interact with you. Your posts or comments are public and visible to anyone who visits our forum. You can edit or delete your posts or comments at any time by accessing the edit or delete options under each post or comment.

### When you contact us

When you contact us by email or through our contact form , we collect your name, email address, and message. We use this information to respond to your inquiries, requests, or complaints. We may also keep a record of our correspondence with you for future reference.

## How we protect your personal data

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

- Encrypting your data in transit and at rest
- Using secure servers and firewalls
- Limiting access to your data to authorized personnel only
- Training our staff on data protection best practices
- Reviewing our policies and procedures regularly

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal data. If you have any questions about the security of your personal data, please contact us.

## How long we keep your personal data

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes for which we collected it, or as required by law. The retention period may vary depending on the type of data and the purpose of processing. For example:

- We keep your account information until you delete your account or request us to do so
- We keep your posts or comments until you delete them or request us to do so
- We keep your contact information until we resolve your inquiry or request
- We keep your cookies for a period of time specified in our cookie policy

When we no longer need your personal data, we will delete it securely or anonymize it.

## How we share your personal data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third parties for their own purposes. We may share your personal data with third parties who help us operate our forum or provide services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or email services. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your personal data and only use it according to our instructions.

We may also share your personal data with third parties when we have a legal obligation to do so, such as complying with a court order, a subpoena, a request from a law enforcement agency, or a regulatory authority.

We may also share your personal data with third parties when we have a legitimate interest to do so,
such as enforcing our terms of service , protecting our rights or property , preventing fraud or abuse , resolving disputes , or facilitating mergers , acquisitions , or reorganizations .

## What are your rights

Under the GDPR , you have certain rights regarding your personal data . These rights include:

- The right to access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
- The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we delete any personal data we hold about you that is no longer necessary for the purposes for which we collected it , or that we are processing unlawfully .
- The right to restriction: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances , such as when you contest its accuracy , its legality , or our legitimate interest .
- The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal data in a structured , commonly used , and machine-readable format to another organization , where technically feasible .
- The right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on our legitimate interest , unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests, rights , and freedoms . You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time .
- The right not to be subject to automated decision-making: You have the right not to be subject
to a decision based solely on automated processing , including profiling, that produces legal effects concerning you or significantly affects you .
- The right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on it as the legal basis for processing your personal data. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdraw your consent .

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided above. We will respond to your request within one month unless it is complex or involves multiple requests. In that case, we may extend the response time by another two months. We will inform you if this is the case.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU member state where you live, work, or where an alleged infringement of the GDPR occurred.

## How we update this policy

We may update this policy from time to time in response to changes in our practices, legal obligations, or technical requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our forum, sending you an email, or obtaining your consent where required. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. Please review this policy periodically for any changes.

## How to contact us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this policy or how we process your personal data, please contact us using the contact details provided above. We will do our best to address them.