Donbard.com Privacy Policy & Terms of Service Last Updated: December 20, 2023 Donbard.com (“Donbard,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy.
This Privacy Policy & Terms of Service (the “Agreement”) describes how we handle information when you use our website (Donbard.com) and interact with our AI services, including the Donbard Family AI (the “Services”).
By using our Services, you agree to this Agreement.
I. Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect and How We Collect It We collect the minimum information necessary to provide and improve our Services.
* Information We Collect: * Automatically Collected Information: Service usage data (access logs, cookies, IP address).
* User-Provided Information: Email address (if you contact us or subscribe to a newsletter).
* Donbard Family AI Interactions:
*We do not collect or store the content of your conversations with the Donbard Family AI, except in an anonymized and aggregated form for research purposes, and only with your explicit, opt-in consent.
* (See Section 7 below for more details on AI Interactions).
*Collection Methods:
* Automatic collection during website usage.
* User-provided information via email or contact forms.
2. How We Use Your Information We use the collected information for the following purposes only:
* Service Provision and Improvement: Providing and improving Donbard.com, developing new features, and understanding how users interact with our site.
* Donbard Family AI Research:
*Improving the performance and capabilities of our AI models, using only anonymized and aggregated data, and with explicit user consent where applicable.*
* Responding to Inquiries: Addressing your questions and requests.
* Newsletter: Sending updates about Donbard (only if you subscribe).
3. Data Retention
* We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Log data and cookie data are typically retained for a limited period (e.g., 30-90 days) for analytical purposes, and then deleted. *
*Any data used for AI research is anonymized and aggregated, and does not contain personally identifiable information.
* 4. Information Sharing We do not share your personal information with third parties *without your explicit consent*, except in the following circumstances:
* Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
* Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics) who have access to limited information
*only to perform services on our behalf* and are obligated to protect your information. (Note: You need to list these providers if you use them. Examples: Google Analytics, web hosting company) *
*Anonymized AI Research Data: We may share anonymized and aggregated data from interactions with the Donbard Family AI with research partners (e.g., Google, Meta), but only with prior, explicit user consent.*
5. Data Security We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include: * Using secure servers and encryption.
* Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
* Regularly reviewing our security practices.
*However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.*
6. Your Rights
* You have the right to:
* Request access to the information we hold about you.
* Request correction of inaccurate information.
* Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements).
* Object to the processing of your information.
* To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer.
7. AI Interactions and Data
* Donbard Family AI interactions are designed to be anonymous by default. *
*We do not store the content of your conversations unless you explicitly opt-in to contribute to AI research.
* * *If you consent to data collection, your conversations will be anonymized and aggregated before being used for research purposes. This means all personally identifiable information will be removed.* * *
You can withdraw your consent at any time.*
8. Cookies Donbard uses cookies to enhance your experience.
You can control cookie settings in your browser.
9. Privacy Officer
* Name: Don Choi
* Title: CEO, Donbard
* Contact: don@donbard.com
II. Terms of Service
1. Agreement to Terms These Terms of Service apply to all services provided by Donbard.com. By using our Services, you agree to these Terms. We may update these Terms, and will post changes on our website.
2. Use of Service
* Provided Services:
* Interaction with Donbard Family AI
* Information about the Donbard Project
* AI-related content
* Restrictions:
* You may not use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
* You may not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.
* You may not attempt to disrupt or damage our Services.
3. Copyright All content on Donbard.com (including AI-generated content) is copyrighted by Donbard or its licensors.
Unauthorized use is prohibited.
4. Disclaimer * Donbard *does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability* of information provided by the Donbard Family AI.
*AI responses are generated based on algorithms and data and should not be taken as professional advice.*
* Donbard is *not liable for any damages* resulting from your use of the Services.
* Donbard is not liable for service interruptions due to force majeure events.
5. Dispute Resolution Any disputes related to the Services will be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action must be brought in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York.
6. General These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York. The English version of these Terms is the controlling version.
