Welcome to fansforest.com.,
Who we are
Fansforest functions as a social content sharing platform that facilitates: (i) "Creators" to distribute and generate revenue from their unique content (in addition to subscribing to and observing the materials produced by fellow Creators); and (ii) "Users" to subscribe, engage with the creator and contents presented by Creators.
Fansforest; ( “we”, “us” and/or “our”) Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect from users of the Platform ("you" or "your") and how we use, share, protect that information, and your choices concerning our data practices. This Privacy Policy forms part of our Terms of Use, which are available at: https://fansforest.com/page/terms-of-service
About this Policy:
This privacy guideline ("Policy") describes our approaches concerning the handling of personal data pertaining to our Creators and Users. Different sections of this Policy are distinctly targeted towards either Creators or Users. It extends to the processing of personal data of individuals who are depicted in the content shared by a Creator, as well as the data handled within the scope of our business engagements.
Your personal data undergoes processing when you access our website at ("www.fansforest.com") and avail of the various services we offer via our Website. This processing also happens when you engage with us on our profiles on social media platforms hosted on external websites (such as; facebook, X and on Instagram), or through other means. These various interactions are collectively referred to as the "Services" throughout this Policy.
Fansforest, ("platform", "we", "us", "our"), prioritize your privacy and are devoted to safeguarding the personal data we handle concerning you. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. Our role is that of a "data controller"with regard to the personal data processed during the provision of the Services, implying that we dictate the purposes and methods of handling your personal data.
We encourage you to scrutinize this Policy to gain insights into our personal data handling protocols associated with the Services. Utilizing our Services indicates your acknowledgement and comprehension of the contents of this Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Services, and or our platform (fansforest).
For any inquiries about this Policy or our data processing actions, please do contact us at: (support)
Definition of Personal Data:
The term "personal data" refers to any information that can reasonably be connected with an identifiable individual or household, either directly or indirectly. We may also collect data which does not facilitate your identification or isn't connected or aligned with your profile, such as data that has been de-identified, aggregated, or anonymised. This category of data does not qualify as personal data, and its utilization is not governed by this Policy.
Informing us of changes:
Maintaining the correctness and timeliness of the personal data we have about you is vital. We urge you to notify us of any changes to your personal data during your association with us. Modifications or rectifications can be carried out via the account settings on our Website.
Scope of this Policy:
This Policy is furnished as supplementary information and does not substitute our Terms of Service (incorporating our Acceptable Use Policy) that directs your use of our Website and the Services. The Services we offer are exclusively meant for individuals who are 18 years or older. Individuals below 18 are prohibited from using the Services. Your use of the Services represents your confirmation of being 18 or older.
Links to External Entities:
Our Website might feature links leading to websites, plugins, and applications operated by third parties. Interacting with these links or activating these connections may facilitate third parties in gathering or disseminating your personal data. We hold no liability for, and this Policy does not encompass, the privacy, security, or content policies of those external websites, plugins, or applications. We advise you to examine the privacy and cookie statements of these third parties Entities to understand the potential use of your personal data.
Opting out of Providing Personal Data:
To grant you access to the Services or specific attributes and functionalities of the Services as per our agreement with you (i.e., our Terms of Service), we need to collect certain personal data from you. We are also mandated to process specific personal data in line with prevailing laws, we'd like to emphasize that your refusal to provide us your personal data upon request might hinder our ability to offer you access to the Services or certain features and functionalities thereof.
Modifications to this Policy:
From time to time, we might make alterations to this Policy, any such modifications will become effective once we upload the updated Policy on our Website.
Types of Personal Data We Handle:
We or our designated third-party agents process various categories of personal information pertaining to both Creators and Users. This data is categorized as follows:
User Data (Creators);
full name; alias, if applicable; email address; phone number; country of residence; gender; profile name; password; avatars and headers of your Creator account; (a copy of your government identity document that you provide to us, this will be used to further verify your age, identity and to help us know you better, and understand the content which you are likely to share on our Website); your third-party social media handles; your subscription offers; subscribers; posts that you have made to your Creator account; comments on posts made from your Creator account; chat messages between you and other users; customer support queries that you submit to us; earnings payment details; payout financial details.
User Data (Fans);
full name; alias, if applicable; country of residence; email address; password; profile avatar; your subscriptions; comments on posts made from your user account; chat messages between you and other users; customer support queries that you submit to us; payment details; billing address.
* Please note: All payments to access Creator content are managed by our external payment facilitators. Your entire payment card details, including the expiry date and security code, are not accessible to us. The payment handler furnishes us with a “token” symbolizing your account, the type of your payment card, its expiry date, and a partial display of your payment card number.
Internet data we collect:
· electronic network activity information including:
· internet protocol (IP) address (and associated location data)
· Internet Service Provider (ISP)
· device and type
· name and version of browser
· Usage Data
Creators and Users:
Our website employs cookies for essential functionalities (enabling smooth navigation and access to specific website sections) and, with your agreement, for:
enhancing website performance (for instance, evaluating user engagement with the website to refine the Services) enhancing website functionalities (like maintaining your login status).
Further details on our cookie usage, including procedures for cookie deletion or blocking, are accessible in our Cookie Notice. Occasionally, data obtained from cookies may be processed in a deidentified, collective, or anonymized format.
Initial Setup Procedures:
Creators;
To establish a trustworthy environment, we implement several steps to ensure that Creators on our website are at least 18 years old and can verify their identities. Before initiating a Creator account, the following steps will be taken:
Gathering the necessary Creator personal information, verifying creator country of residence to ascertain lawful utilization of our Website and Services; creator copy of government identity document, this will be use to further verify creator age and identity; creator financial Data to facilitate earnings payout, this serves both as a verification tool and a safeguard against fraud.
Users (fans);
To maintain a safe user space, we employ mechanisms to verify that all users are at least 18 years old and ascertain the identity of users. When signing up as a user account, we will generate and share account activation link to user provided email address; your account confirmation shall guarantee your legal access to the Website and its Services.
Usage and Legal Foundations for Data Processing.
We operate on one or more of the subsequent legal bases while handling personal data:
Contract Fulfillment: Processing personal data is requisite for adhering to the contract established through the Terms of Service, encompassing transaction facilitation and Creator earnings management, and enforcing the contract's terms.
Legitimate Interests: Data processing may occur if it serves the interest of us or a third party, including instances such as defending a Creator's intellectual property rights.
Legal Compliance: Our global operations necessitate adherence to local laws and regulations, which may involve personal data processing.
Public Interest Tasks: Certain tasks executed in the public interest may require personal data processing, like reporting unlawful activities to appropriate authorities or organizations.
Data utilization is confined to the original collection purposes, unless an auxiliary purpose, compatible with the initial reason.
Personal Data Dissemination;
Personal data is procured from the following sources: Direct Sources, directly from you when you register an account, update account details, or interact with us, covering User Data and Account Data.
Indirect Sources: Through your interactions with our Services, encapsulating Transaction Data, Technical Data, and Usage Data.
Service Providers: At times, we gather Third-Party Onboarding Data and some Technical Data from external age and identity verification providers, within the bounds of the law.
Sharing your personal data; Personal data is shared with several third-party categories, including:
Service Providers: IT professionals, payment handlers, customer assistance, content moderators, and identity verification agencies, assisting in maintaining business functionality.
Professional Consultants: Legal counsels, financial institutions, auditors, consultants, and insurance providers offer essential services by processing personal data.
Corporate Entities: During potential business modifications or restructuring, relevant entities may access personal data, serving both our and their legitimate interests.
Affiliate Companies: Facilitating centralized business management through data processing as described in this Policy, aligning with our business coordination efforts.
Governmental & Non-governmental Organizations: To comply with legal mandates or serve broader public interests, personal data might be shared with certain authorities, regulators, and organizations, assisting in maintaining user and public safety.
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International data transfers.
Our company may share personal data within its group and third parties, sometimes transferring data outside of Switzerland, the EEA, and the European Union. These transfers are made in compliance with legal standards, safeguarding measures, or as permitted by law.
Your rights regarding personal data.
Individuals have specific rights concerning their personal data, which can be exercised by contacting the us. These rights include withdrawing consent, accessing, correcting, or deleting their data, restricting processing, and data transfer. Individuals can also object to data processing based on legitimate interests and lodge complaints with data protection regulators.
Exercising your rights.
To exercise the rights mentioned above, individuals can contact us, providing sufficient information for identity verification. Third parties authorized by individuals to submit requests must provide proof of authorization.
Choices and control over your personal data.
Users can modify or delete their personal data through their account settings on the website. Direct email notifications can be opted out of, except for essential service or legally required notifications.
Retention of personal data.
Personal data is retained as long as necessary to fulfill its collection purposes, generally up to 3 months after account deletion or deactivation. Specific legal requirements or circumstances might dictate shorter or longer retention periods.
Assistance and contact information.
We have well qualified Data Protection Officer (DPO) and a team to address questions, requests, and concerns about this policy and personal data usage. If you have any concerns or queries, please kindly contact us at: (support).
