ED:CTS - Carrier Transport Services
Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to ED:CTS, a fan site dedicated to the game Elite Dangerous. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with care.
This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard your data.
Information We Collect
1. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected and logged. This includes:
- IP Address: Used to identify the device you use to access the site.
- User Agent: Information about the browser and operating system you are using.
- Log Data: This includes details such as the pages you visit.
2. Information Collected Through Single Sign-On (SSO)
When you sign in to our website using your Frontier Developments account, we collect the following information:
- Email Address: Provided by your Elite Dangerous account during the SSO process.
- Name: The name associated with your Elite Dangerous account.
3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how users interact with our website. This includes data such as:
- Pages Visited: Which pages you view on our site.
- Time Spent on Pages: How long you spend on each page.
- Interaction Information: How you interact with various elements on the site.
This information is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not personally identify you but helps us understand how our site is used.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Improve User Experience: By understanding how users interact with our site, we can make improvements to enhance your experience.
- Security and Fraud Prevention: IP addresses and log data help us monitor and prevent any malicious activity.
- Account Management: The email and name collected during SSO are used to personalize your experience and manage your account on our site.
Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption, access controls, and secure hosting environments. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
GDPR Compliance
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we must have a legal basis for processing your personal data. The legal bases for processing your data may include:
- Consent: When you have given explicit consent for us to process your data for specific purposes, such as when you sign in using SSO.
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our website, provided that your interests and fundamental rights do not override these interests.
- Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Your GDPR Rights
As an EU data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw your consent.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests, direct marketing, or profiling.
How to Exercise Your Rights
If you wish to exercise any of your rights under the GDPR, please contact us at support@versyx.net. We may require you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
Data Transfers
We may transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If we do so, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other lawful mechanisms.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Contact Information for Data Protection
If you have any questions or concerns about our GDPR compliance or how we handle your personal data, you may contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at support@versyx.net.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your EU member state if you believe that our processing of your personal data violates the GDPR.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your data, subject to certain conditions.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@versyx.net.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: support@versyx.net