Privacy


Effective Date: 1 Feb 2025

1. Introduction

Ikdao is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with GDPR, UK GDPR, DPDP (India), and other applicable laws.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect personal data, including but not limited to:

  • Name and contact details
  • Login credentials
  • Session and authentication data
  • Analytics and marketing preferences

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide secure authentication and maintain sessions
  • To improve website functionality and user experience
  • For marketing and analytics, with consent
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is securely stored in the UK, France, or Germany, following stringent security protocols.

5. Third-Party Services

OAuth Authentication

We use third-party OAuth providers (such as Google, GitHub, or others) to facilitate user login and authentication. When you log in through an OAuth provider:

  • We may receive your name, email address, and profile picture.
  • These details are used solely to create and manage your account on our platform.
  • We do not access your password or any additional private data unless explicitly granted permission.
  • You can revoke access at any time from your OAuth provider’s security settings.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. Google Analytics collects data such as:

  • Your device type, browser, and general location (based on IP address)
  • Pages visited and time spent on them
  • Referring websites and user interaction patterns

This data helps us improve website performance and user experience. Google may retain and use this data subject to their own privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using Google's Opt-Out Tool.

Data Sharing and Control

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Data shared with third-party services is limited to what's necessary to provide core functionality and is governed by those services’ privacy policies.

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

You may contact us at contact@ikdao.org to request:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact us at contact@ikdao.org.