Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Aletheia Protocols is a project of Kitari Global LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), operated through kitari.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit thealetheiaprotocols.com (the "Site").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency, in alignment with the principles of truth and compassion that guide the Aletheia Protocols themselves.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Pledge Signatures: When you sign the Aletheia Protocols pledge, we collect your name, affiliation (optional), and email address. You choose whether your signature appears publicly.
• Contact Forms: When you contact us through our forms, we collect your name, email, organization (if provided), and message content.
• Violation Reports: When you submit a report through Citizens Corner, we collect the information you provide about the reported system and your optional contact details.
• Forum Participation: If you create an account to participate in our community forum, we collect your username and email address.

Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information including your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and access times.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain site functionality. See our Cookie Policy for details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Display public signatures on the pledge wall (with your consent)
• Send confirmation emails for signatures and form submissions
• Respond to your inquiries and contact requests
• Process and review violation reports
• Maintain and improve the Site's functionality
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors from the European Economic Area, we process your data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit information through forms or sign the pledge
• Legitimate Interest: For site security, fraud prevention, and improving our services
• Legal Obligation: When required by applicable law

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability
• Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at compliance@thealetheiaprotocols.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Public pledge signatures are retained indefinitely as part of the historical record unless you request removal.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and secure database storage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Resend: For sending transactional emails (confirmations, notifications)
• Replit: For hosting and database services

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.