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November 27, 2024
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1. Introduction
Authorius Tech Limited ("Authorius," "we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal data when you use our marketplace platform, authorius.ai website, and associated services (collectively, the "Services").
This policy applies to users visiting our website, rightsholders submitting works for licensing, licensees purchasing licenses, and newsletter subscribers and marketing recipients.
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), Authorius Tech Limited is the data controller of your personal data.
2. Contact Details
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at hello@authorius.ai.
3. Information We Collect
We collect account information including your name, contact details, login credentials, company information, profile information, email address, and professional title.
For rightsholders, we collect rights ownership documentation, portfolio information, and bank details necessary for payments.
From licensees, we collect company verification documents, purchase history, billing information, and authorized representative information.
We automatically collect technical data including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, time zone and location, access times, and usage patterns.
For marketing and communications purposes, we maintain information about your email and marketing preferences, communication history, and newsletter subscriptions.
How We Collect Your Data
We collect data directly when you register, submit licensing materials, communicate with our team, opt into marketing, or request support. Our systems automatically collect technical data through website usage, cookies, and similar technologies. We also receive data from third parties including payment processors, identity verification services, and business information providers.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on contractual necessity for account management, transaction processing, service provision, and customer support. Legal obligations require us to process data for tax compliance, regulatory requirements, legal proceedings, and record keeping. We have legitimate interests in fraud prevention, platform security, service improvements, and business analytics. Where required, we obtain consent for marketing communications, newsletter subscriptions, optional cookies, and feature updates.
How We Use Your Data
We use your data to provide core services including account management, transaction processing, licensing facilitation, and user support. For communication purposes, we send service updates, transaction notifications, and marketing messages with consent. We also use data for platform improvements, including service enhancement, user experience optimization, technical updates, and security maintenance.
Data Sharing
We share data with service providers including payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services, and communication tools. Other users may see basic profile information and transaction-related details necessary for licensing. We may share data when required by law, including court orders, regulatory obligations, legal proceedings, and law enforcement requests.
International Transfers
When transferring data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards through standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, and other legal transfer mechanisms.
Artificial Intelligence and Data Processing
Authorius does not contribute to or support unlicensed AI training using user data. We explicitly prohibit our data processors from using platform data for AI training purposes and require contractual commitments to this effect. We implement technical measures to prevent unauthorized data scraping and actively monitor for potential misuse of user data.
Data Security
We protect your personal data through encrypted data transmission, access controls, and authentication systems. While we implement reasonable security measures, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as necessary for service provision, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and legitimate business purposes.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you can request access to your data, correct inaccurate information, request deletion, restrict processing, receive portable data copies, and object to processing including marketing. Contact hello@authorius.ai to exercise these rights.
Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies for service functionality, security, and authentication. Optional cookies support analytics, performance measurement, and marketing with consent. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Third-Party Services
Payment processing is handled by third-party processors with limited data sharing. Our website may contain links to external sites with independent privacy policies.
Marketing and Communications
Our email marketing is consent-based, including newsletter distribution and service updates. You can manage preferences or unsubscribe at any time.
Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy and will notify you of significant changes through our Services or by email.
Complaints
Please contact hello@authorius.com with privacy concerns. If unsatisfied, you may complain to your local data protection authority.
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by Dubai International Financial Centre law, subject to applicable data protection regulations.
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact hello@authorius.ai.