1. Introduction
At ST8US (st8us.co.za), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our digital identity platform.
2. Information We Collect
Account Data
Names, email addresses, and encrypted passwords. We use email PIN verification to ensure account security.
Profile Content
Images, professional descriptions, social media handles, and contact details you choose to display on your card or cube.
Usage & Analytics
IP addresses, browser user agents, device types, and referrer URLs. This helps us provide analytics to you and improve our service.
Lead Data
Information submitted by visitors through your "Leave a Message" form, including their name, phone, email, and photo.
3. How We Use Your Data
- Service Delivery: To generate your digital business cards, 3D cubes, and biolinks.
- Analytics: To provide you with insights into how many people are viewing your profile and from which devices.
- Security: To verify your identity via email PIN and to track sessions for fraud prevention.
- Communication: To send you lead notifications and system updates.
4. Cookies & Local Storage
We use small data files to enhance your experience:
- Session Management: To keep you logged in and secure your dashboard.
- Preferences: To remember your theme settings (Ivory Luxe vs. Noir Luxe).
- Performance: To prevent unnecessary page reloads using timestamp-based cache busting.
5. Third-Party Integrations
ST8US integrates with trusted third parties to provide advanced features:
- Google Maps: For location-based services and Google Reviews integration.
- Three.js & Model-Viewer: To render your interactive 3D cube and AR experiences.
- Chatbase: To power our "Ask Len" support widget.
- Unsplash: To provide high-quality stock backgrounds for your QR cards.
6. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your data as long as your account is active. You have full control over your data:
- Editing: You can update your profile and contact info at any time.
- Deletion: Using the "Danger Zone" in your account settings, you can permanently delete your account and all associated data.
7. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security protocols, including CSRF protection, SQL injection prevention via prepared statements, and XSS filtering. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer at support@kanvas.co.za.
