Zcash Community Forum Privacy Policy (Global)

Last updated: September 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how the Zcash Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use the Zcash Forum website and related services (“Website”). This Privacy Policy applies only to the Zcash Community Forum and not to other Zcash Foundation websites, services, or third-party platforms.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable laws worldwide, including but not limited to:

  • United States: COPPA, CCPA/CPRA
  • European Union/EEA: GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, Digital Services Act (DSA)
  • United Kingdom: UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018
  • Canada: PIPEDA
  • Brazil: LGPD
  • Other regions: We strive to meet equivalent data protection principles (lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, security, accountability).

1. Information We Collect

  • Registration Data: When you register, we collect your name, email address, profile information you fill into your profile (bio. avatar, social links) and verification data.
  • Forum Activity: Posts, comments, messages, and other contributions you make.
  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser/device information, cookies, and log data.

Server logs are typically retained for up to 90 days. IP addresses linked to registered accounts and posts may be retained for up to five years to comply with legal obligations.

2. How We Use Information

We do not use your personal data for advertising or marketing purposes. We process your personal data for purposes including:

  • Providing and securing the Website.
  • Enabling communication and interaction with other users.
  • Preventing abuse, spam, or security threats.
  • Complying with legal obligations.
  • Improving services and user experience.
  • Legal Bases (GDPR / global equivalents):
  • Consent (e.g., cookies, email notifications).
  • Contract (when you register an account).
  • Legal obligation (e.g., IP retention for law enforcement).
  • Legitimate interests (site safety, performance, community moderation).

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in.
  • Remember your preferences.
  • Analyze forum performance.

Details on how cookies are used are described in the Discourse Privacy & Cookie Policy.

Where required by law (e.g., EU, UK, Brazil), non-essential cookies are only set with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time through your browser or account settings. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the Forum may not function properly.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service providers assisting in operating the Website.
  • Authorities, where legally required (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
  • Other users, if you choose to make information public (e.g., posts).
  • Cross-border data transfers (e.g., between the EU and U.S.) are safeguarded through appropriate legal mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent protections.
  • We require service providers to process data only on our instructions and under strict confidentiality obligations.
  • We do not transfer personal data outside the EEA unless appropriate safeguards (e.g., SCCs) are in place.

5. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13 years old (or the digital age of consent in your jurisdiction). If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without appropriate consent, we will delete it. If you believe a child’s data has been collected, please contact us immediately at contact@zfnd.org.

6. Your Rights

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

  • Access, correct, or delete your data.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Data portability (receive a copy of your data).
  • Withdraw consent at any time (for activities based on consent).
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority.
  • If you are located in California, you have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know categories of personal information collected, and the right to opt out of certain disclosures.
  • If you are located in Brazil, you have rights under the LGPD, including the right to review automated decision-making.

Requests can be made to: contact@zfnd.org. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 30 days under GDPR).

7. Security

We use technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information, including encryption, access controls, and monitoring. However, no system is 100% secure. In case of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law (e.g., GDPR Articles 33–34).

8. Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Resolve disputes.
  • Enforce agreements.

IP addresses linked to registered accounts and posts may be retained for up to five years to comply with law enforcement and security requirements

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If material changes occur, we will provide notice via the Website or email where required. Continued use of the Website after updates means you accept the revised policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about your privacy, contact us at:
contact@zfnd.org.