Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2025
Byztopia (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit Byztopia.com or use our services. It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, business details, billing information, and any information you provide when using our services.
- Automatically Collected Information: IP address, device type, browser details, cookies, and usage data.
- Business Information: Content you submit for directory listings or service use.
- Our Terms & Conditions Page.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our services.
- Process payments and fulfill transactions.
- Communicate with you about updates, promotions, and support.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Legal bases for processing under GDPR include:
- Performance of a contract (providing requested services).
- Legitimate interests (improving services, preventing fraud).
- Legal compliance (record-keeping, tax obligations).
- Consent (marketing emails, cookies).
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information. We only share it with:
- Service providers (payment processors, hosting, analytics, email services).
- Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.
Under CCPA, we confirm that we do not sell or share your data for cross-context behavioral advertising.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance and analyze traffic.
- GDPR Users: You may consent to or reject non-essential cookies.
- CCPA Users: You may opt out of any data sharing for analytics or advertising purposes.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR (EU/EEA Residents):
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Data portability (receive your data in a structured format).
- Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis).
Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents):
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect, use, and disclose.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Opt out of any “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
- CCPA/CPRA Page Here.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: Joe@byztopia.com. We may require verification of your identity before processing requests.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred and processed in the U.S. By using our services, you consent to such transfers in compliance with GDPR safeguards.
9. Children’s Privacy
Byztopia does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (or under 16 for GDPR). If we discover such information, we will delete it promptly.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Byztopia
Email: Joe@byztopi.com
Website: www.byztopia.com
If you are in the EU/EEA, you may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (DPA).
If you are a California resident, you may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.