Takadah Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12/07/2025 Last Updated: 12/07/2025
Takadah, LLC. (“Takadah”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile applications, products, services, and other digital platforms (collectively, the “Services”).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Account Details: Name, username, password, email, profile photo, bio
- Content: Stories, chapters, images, tags, reviews, ratings, comments, translations
- Transactions: Crowdfunding pledges, subscription purchases, payment information
- Communication: Emails, support tickets, surveys, responses to promotional offers
b. Information We Collect Automatically
- Device Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, language settings
- Usage Data: Page views, clicks, referring/exit URLs, reading time, story views, favorites
- Cookies & Tracking: Cookies, web beacons, session tokens, analytics tools (Google Analytics, etc.)
c. Information from Third Parties
- Social Media Integrations: If you log in or share via platforms like Google, Facebook, or Twitter
- Payment Providers: Stripe, PayPal, or others for transaction verification
- Affiliates or Partners: For referral, licensing, or collaborative services
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Services
- Personalize your reading and writing experience
- Deliver recommendations, notifications, and newsletters
- Process payments and facilitate crowdfunding or subscription models
- Analyze performance, user behavior, and platform health
- Monitor security, prevent fraud, and enforce platform rules
- Communicate with you regarding your account or updates
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
a. Service Providers
- Hosting, cloud storage, analytics, marketing, moderation, and payment providers
- All vendors are contractually required to protect your data and may only use it as instructed
b. Legal Compliance
We may disclose your data if:
- Required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
- Needed to investigate or defend against legal claims
- Necessary to prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
c. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Provide usage analytics
- Customize recommendations and advertisements
You may opt out of cookies through browser settings, but this may affect platform functionality.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
a. Access & Portability
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
b. Correction
You may update or correct inaccurate or incomplete data from your account settings.
c. Deletion
You may request deletion of your account and associated data. Note: some data may be retained for legal or operational reasons.
d. Objection & Restriction
You may object to certain types of processing or request we limit how your data is used.
e. Consent Withdrawal
If you previously consented to marketing or data collection, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@takadah.com.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as:
- You maintain an account
- It is necessary to fulfill the purposes described above
- It is required for legal, tax, audit, or compliance reasons
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption (SSL/TLS)
- Regular security audits
- Access control and staff confidentiality
- Two-factor authentication for sensitive roles
Despite these efforts, no system is 100% secure. You use the platform at your own risk.
8. International Users
If you access the Services from outside [Insert Country of Incorporation], your data may be transferred to and processed in a jurisdiction with different data protection laws.
By using our Services, you consent to this transfer and processing.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 13 (or under the legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, contact us for deletion.
10. Third-Party Services and Links
Takadah may contain links to third-party sites, tools, or content. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing any data.
11. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If material changes are made, we will notify you via email or platform notices. Continued use after changes implies acceptance.
12. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or complaints related to this Privacy Policy:
Takadah Privacy Team Email: privacy@takadahhub.com