Privacy Policy for CANTO

1. Introduction
Www.gocanto.io (“Website”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Website, which serves as an informational platform for announcements, updates, and promotional materials related to our cryptocurrency token (“Token”). By accessing the Website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following when you interact with the Website:
Contact Data: Email addresses (e.g., if you subscribe to Token updates).
Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, device identifiers, and usage patterns via cookies (see Section 2.3).
Voluntary Submissions: Information provided through forms, surveys, or direct communications (e.g., feedback or inquiries).
2.2 Non-Personal Information
Aggregated, anonymized data about Website traffic, such as page views and session duration, which cannot identify individual users.
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality (e.g., session management).
Analytics Cookies: Tools like Google Analytics to improve user experience.
Marketing Cookies: Track engagement with Token-related content (e.g., ad clicks).
You can adjust browser settings to block cookies, but this may limit Website features.

3. How We Use Your Information
We process data to:
Deliver Token announcements, technical documentation (e.g., whitepapers), and partnership updates.
Analyze traffic trends to optimize Website performance.
Respond to user inquiries and enforce compliance with our Terms of Service.
Comply with legal obligations (e.g., subpoenas, anti-fraud investigations).

4. Sharing of Information
We share data only as necessary with:
Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and customer support vendors bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Authorities: If required by law (e.g., court orders, regulatory inquiries).
Affiliates: Entities under common control with Canto AI, solely for Token-related purposes.
We do not sell your personal information.

5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data:
Encryption: SSL/TLS for data in transit.
Access Controls: Role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication.
Audits: Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
Despite these efforts, no system is 100% secure. Users are responsible for safeguarding their own devices and credentials.

6. Your Rights
6.1 General Rights
Access/Correction: Request a copy of your data or update inaccuracies.
Deletion: Ask us to erase personal information (exceptions apply for legal compliance).
6.2 California Residents (CCPA)
Right to Know: Request details about data collected in the past 12 months.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not deny services for exercising CCPA rights.
Submit requests to support@gocanto.io.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary:
Contact Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Technical Data: Up to 12 months for analytics.
Legal Obligations: As required by law (e.g., tax records).

8. Third-Party Links
The Website may link to external resources (e.g., exchanges, developer forums). These platforms operate under their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

9. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. International Transfers
Data may be processed in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. By using the Website, you consent to such transfers, which are safeguarded through standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.

11. Updates to This Policy
We will notify users of material changes via Website banners or email. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.

Governing Law
Disputes related to this policy are governed by Delaware law (state of incorporation), excluding conflict-of-law principles.