Privacy Policy

At katanx, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and username
• Email address or phone number (for authentication)
• Profile information (bio, disciplines, portfolio content)
• Profile picture and other uploaded media

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our platform:

• Posts, comments, and interactions
• Content you create, share, or engage with
• Search queries and browsing activity
• Time spent on the platform

Device Information

We collect technical information about your device:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device identifiers
• Screen resolution and display settings

Content Data

Any content you upload, post, or share on the platform, including:

• Text posts and comments
• Images, videos, and other media
• Portfolio items and origin stories
• Messages and communications

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services: Create and manage your account, deliver content, and enable platform features
• Personalize your experience: Customize your feed, recommend content and connections, and tailor features to your interests
• Communicate with you: Send notifications, updates, and respond to your inquiries
• Improve our platform: Analyze usage patterns, identify issues, and develop new features
• Ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations: Meet regulatory requirements and respond to legal requests

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Public Information

Content you post publicly on the platform (posts, profile information, portfolio items) is visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the platform, such as:

• Hosting and cloud storage providers
• Analytics and monitoring services
• Email and communication services
• Payment processors (if applicable)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent harm to users or the public
• Respond to government requests

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction

You can update or correct your account information at any time through your profile settings.

Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data. Note that some information may be retained for legal or operational purposes.

Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of certain data collection and processing activities, such as:

• Marketing communications (via email preferences)
• Non-essential cookies (via browser settings)
• Analytics tracking (via privacy settings)

Objection

You can object to certain processing activities, such as automated decision-making or profiling.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@katanx.com.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data in transit is encrypted using TLS/SSL protocols
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure Storage: Data stored in secure, encrypted databases
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Incident Response: Procedures for detecting and responding to security breaches

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

In the event of a data breach that may affect your information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your session and authentication state
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function (cannot be disabled)
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and enhance your experience
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the platform

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@katanx.com.

8. International Users

If you are accessing our platform from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers are located.

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to be informed about data collection
• Right of access to your data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making

Our legal basis for processing your data includes:

• Your consent (for optional features)
• Performance of a contract (providing our services)
• Legitimate interests (platform improvement, security)
• Legal obligations (compliance with laws)

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
• Displaying a notice on the platform

Your continued use of the platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@katanx.com
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.