# GDPR Compliance Statement for Cloud-Social

**Effective Date:** 1/3/2025

At **Cloud-Social**, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This statement outlines how we collect, process, store, and protect your data.

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## 1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
- **Cloud-Social**
- **Email**: info[@]cloud-social.xyz

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## 2. Data Collection and Use
We collect and use your data for the following purposes:
- **Account Creation and Management**: To provide and manage your user account.
- **Service Improvement**: To enhance the functionality and usability of our platform.
- **Communication**: To send notifications, updates, and respond to inquiries.
- **Advertising**: To display personalized ads through third-party services such as Google AdSense.

The types of data we may collect include:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact details.
- Non-Personal Information: IP address, browser type, and browsing activity on our platform.

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## 3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data based on the following lawful grounds:
- **Consent**: When you explicitly agree to the processing of your data.
- **Contract**: To fulfill our obligations in providing the services you have requested.
- **Legitimate Interests**: For improving our platform and ensuring security.

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## 4. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user, you have the following rights:
1. **Right to Access**: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
2. **Right to Rectification**: Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
3. **Right to Erasure**: Request the deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
4. **Right to Restrict Processing**: Limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
5. **Right to Data Portability**: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
6. **Right to Object**: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as marketing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at **info[@]cloud-social.xyz**.

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## 5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:
- **Advertising Partners**: To serve relevant ads.
- **Service Providers**: For hosting, analytics, and support services.

We ensure that all third parties comply with GDPR standards. Data transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) are conducted with appropriate safeguards in place.

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## 6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this statement or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

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## 7. Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

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## 8. Updates to This Statement
We may update this GDPR Compliance Statement from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

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## 9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this GDPR Compliance Statement or your data rights, contact us at:
- **Email**: info[@]cloud-social.xyz

Thank you for trusting **Cloud-Social** with your personal data. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and security.