Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2024-11-01
Welcome to Auth.Host. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our passwordless and biometric authentication services. We are committed to safeguarding your data and complying with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Data: Information such as your name, email address, and contact details when you register for an account or use our services.
- Device Information: Data related to the device you use for authentication, including IP addresses, device type, and browser type.
- Biometric Data: Information collected when you use biometric authentication features (e.g., fingerprint or facial recognition). This data is processed securely and stored locally on your device.
- Web3 Wallet Information: For users leveraging Web3 capabilities, we may collect wallet addresses to facilitate authentication.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- Authentication Services: To provide secure, passwordless, and biometric-enabled login solutions.
- User Communication: To send account-related information, updates, and service notifications.
- Security and Fraud Prevention: To monitor, detect, and prevent unauthorized access or activities.
- Improvement of Services: To analyze data usage and improve our services and user experience.
3. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption: Data in transit and at rest is protected with industry-standard encryption protocols.
- Biometric Data Protection: Biometric data is never stored on our servers and remains securely encrypted on your device.
- Access Controls: We employ strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access user data.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except:
- With Your Consent: We may share data if you give explicit consent.
- For Legal Reasons: If required by law or in response to a valid request by a public authority (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our services, provided they adhere to strict data protection policies.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Biometric data used for authentication is not stored by Auth.Host and remains on the user's device.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Third-Party Links
Our website and services may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our practices or for legal reasons. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]
10. Compliance with Applicable Laws
Auth.Host is committed to complying with relevant data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users within the European Economic Area (EEA) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California.