Taplo.biz ("we," "our," or "us") operates as a global digital business card and networking platform. We are deeply committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how your information is collected, used, and safeguarded. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data privacy in strict compliance with both local regulations in Côte d'Ivoire and internationally recognized legal frameworks.

2. Scope and Application

This Privacy Policy applies to all users, visitors, subscribers, and corporate clients who access or utilize the Taplo.biz website, mobile applications, NFC-enabled hardware products, and associated digital services. By using our platform, you acknowledge and consent to the data practices described in this document.

3. Compliance with Ivorian Data Protection Law

We operate in accordance with the regulatory mandates set forth by the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. Specifically, our data processing activities align with Loi n° 2013-450 du 19 juin 2013 relative à la protection des données à caractère personnel, ensuring that all personal information is processed lawfully, fairly, and with respect for individual privacy rights.

4. Compliance with International Standards (GDPR and Beyond)

In addition to local legislation, Taplo.biz adheres to international data protection standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) for users located in the European Union, as well as cross-border data transfer guidelines established by global privacy frameworks.

5. Information We Collect: Personal Identification Data

When you register an account, purchase an NFC card, or build your digital business card profile, we collect personally identifiable information. This includes your full legal name, professional title, company name, email address, telephone number, and physical mailing address for product shipping.

6. Information We Collect: Digital Profile and Media Content

To construct your functional vCard, you may upload profile pictures, corporate logos, banner images, social media links, portfolio files, and payment gateway integration URLs. This user-generated content is hosted securely on our servers to facilitate instant digital sharing via QR codes and NFC taps.

7. Information We Collect: Technical and Device Data

When visiting Taplo.biz, our servers automatically record technical data transmitted by your browser or device. This includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, referral URLs, time zone settings, and interaction timestamps.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We utilize cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, remember your preferences, and maintain secure session states. You have the ability to control or disable cookie deployment through your individual browser settings, though certain platform features may become restricted as a result.

9. Purpose of Data Processing: Service Provision

The primary justification for collecting your data is to deliver, maintain, and continuously improve the Taplo.biz digital business card ecosystem. This includes managing your user account, generating customized vCards, executing NFC hardware programming, and processing subscription tiers.

10. Purpose of Data Processing: Communication and Support

We utilize your contact details to communicate essential service updates, security alerts, administrative notifications, and customer support inquiries. Transactional emails regarding order confirmations, shipping updates, and billing receipts are processed to fulfill our contractual obligations.

11. Purpose of Data Processing

Marketing and Promotions With your explicit prior consent, we may send promotional newsletters, feature announcements, and special offers regarding Taplo products and services. You retain the absolute right to opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link embedded in our emails or updating your account settings.

12. Legal Basis for Processing under Ivorian Law

Under Ivorian data protection legislation, our legal bases for processing personal data include the execution of a contract (providing the digital card service), compliance with legal obligations, the protection of vital interests, and the legitimate interests pursued by Taplo.biz in running a secure SaaS business.

13. Legal Basis for Processing under GDPR

For users residing in jurisdictions governed by the GDPR, our legal bases include your explicit consent, the performance of a contract to which you are a party, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in preventing fraud, ensuring network security, and optimizing platform performance.

14. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosure

Taplo.biz does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to external commercial entities. We may, however, share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, conducting business operations, hosting infrastructure, or delivering physical orders, provided those parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality.

15. International Data Transfers

As a global platform, data collected through Taplo.biz may be transferred to, stored, and processed in servers located outside your home country. When transferring data internationally, we implement robust legal safeguards, standard contractual clauses, and technical encryption standards to ensure your data remains protected at all times.

16. Payment Processing and Financial Data Security

All financial transactions conducted on Taplo.biz are processed through certified, PCI-DSS compliant international and regional payment gateways (such as Stripe, PayPal, Paystack, and Flutterwave). We do not store complete credit card numbers or sensitive financial authentication credentials on our local servers.

17. Data Security Measures and Encryption

We deploy advanced administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include end-to-end SSL/TLS encryption, secure database architectures, regular security audits, and strict internal access controls.

18. Data Retention Policy

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, maintain your active user account, or comply with legal, tax, and accounting requirements. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted, anonymized, or archived in accordance with legal mandates.

19. Rights of Data Subjects: Access and Rectification

In accordance with Ivorian and international laws, you possess the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. You also have the right to demand the rectification, correction, or updating of any inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information directly through your dashboard or by contacting our support team.

20. Rights of Data Subjects: Deletion and Restriction

You have the right to request the deletion ("right to be forgotten") of your personal data or the restriction of its processing under specific circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or if you withdraw your consent.

21. Rights of Data Subjects: Data Portability and Objection

Where applicable, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (data portability), and the right to object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interest profiling purposes.

22. Exercising Your Privacy Rights 23. Regulatory Supervisory Authorities 24. Children's Privacy 25. Policy Modifications and Updates

To exercise any of your statutory privacy rights, lodge an inquiry, or report a data concern, you can reach out directly to our designated data privacy team through our official website contact channels at Taplo.biz. We will respond to and address verified requests within the statutory timeframes mandated by applicable laws. If you believe that our data processing practices infringe upon local or international data protection laws, you retain the legal right to lodge a formal complaint with the relevant regulatory authorities, such as the Instance de Protection des Données in Côte d'Ivoire or equivalent data protection supervisory bodies within your jurisdiction. Taplo.biz is a professional B2B and B2C networking platform designed for adults, business owners, and corporate entities. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain personal data from minors under the age of 18. If we discover that personal data from a minor has been inadvertently collected, we will take prompt steps to delete such information. We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our technological infrastructure, business operations, or evolving legal frameworks. Any revisions will be published directly on Taplo.biz with a revised "Last Updated" date, and continued use of the platform constitutes your acceptance of those changes.