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title: Privacy Policy
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## 1. Introduction

CachyOS ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including the forum based on Discourse software. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

## 2. Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
CachyOS Team
Email: admin at cachyos dot org

## 3. Data Collection and Use

### 3.1. General Use of the Platform

When you visit our website, our hosting provider automatically collects certain technical data:

- IP address
- Accessed content
- Date and time of access
- Browser type and version
- Referrer URL

This data is necessary for the operation of the website and to ensure its security, in compliance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The data is stored for 91 days before being deleted.

### 3.2. User Account Registration

When you create a user account, we collect:

- Username
- Email address
- Password

We may also collect additional data such as your IP address, language preference, and timezone. This information is used to manage your account and provide our services, under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Your data will be stored as long as you have an account with us.

## 4. Services

### 4.1. Forum

To participate in our forum, you must register an account. We collect your username, email address, and a captcha response to prevent spam. You can choose whether to display your email address to other users. Posts and comments will display your username and registration date. Upon account deletion, posts will remain anonymized.

### 4.2. Website

You can browse our website without providing personal data. However, certain interactions, such as contacting us or subscribing to newsletters, may require you to provide personal data such as your email address and name. This data is processed to fulfill your requests, under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

## 5. Contact

When you contact us via email, we collect your email address and any other information you provide. This data is used to respond to your inquiry and is stored for as long as necessary to fulfill this purpose, in compliance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

## 6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be deleted in accordance with our data retention policies.

## 7. Data Recipients

We may share your data with external service providers, such as our hosting provider, to facilitate our services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.

## 8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at <admin@cachyos.org>.

## 9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, protecting your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

## 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Changes are effective immediately upon posting.

## 11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: admin at cachyos dot org

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This Privacy Policy ensures compliance with GDPR and outlines the practices regarding your personal data for CachyOS services and website.

Date: 1.06.2024
