Last updated: August 29, 2025

Privacy Policy

At Donatuz Foundation ("we," "our," or "us"), safeguarding the integrity, privacy, and autonomy of creators, users, and partners is not merely a compliance measure—it is our guiding principle. This Privacy Policy is not a box-checking exercise. It is a legally binding charter that defines, with precision and rigor, how we collect, process, safeguard, and utilize data within the Donatuz ecosystem. We do so with an uncompromising commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of creator sovereignty.

1. Scope of Policy

This Privacy Policy applies comprehensively to all personal data, creator content, and intellectual property processed through Donatuz Foundation’s applications, services, research initiatives, and community platforms. Whether you are a creator monetizing your work, a subscriber supporting creators, or a visitor engaging with our ecosystem, this policy governs the use and protection of your data.

2. Use of Forms
a. Information Provided Directly

Identity Data: Names, usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, authentication details.

  • Payment Credentials: Fiat billing details, wallet addresses, payout instructions.

  • Content & Intellectual Property: Posts, media uploads, chats, livestreams, digital sales, auctions, creator agents, avatars, and any other form of creator IP uploaded or developed within Donatuz.

  • Verification Materials: Identification, age verification, and KYC documentation.

  • Correspondence: Communications via customer support, inquiries, or direct contact.

b. Information Collected Automatically

Usage Metrics: Logins, engagement rates, interactions, feature usage.

  • Device Metadata: IP addresses, browser fingerprints, operating system identifiers.

  • Cookies & Analytics: Operational continuity, personalization, fraud detection, and performance optimization.

c. Information Obtained From Third Parties

Integration Partners: Payment processors, community integrations, and identity providers.

  • Public Data: Information voluntarily made accessible via linked platforms.

3. Purposes of Processing

We process information exclusively for legitimate, clearly defined purposes, including:

  1. Execution of Services: Subscriptions, calls, chats, auctions, tips, and digital commerce.

  2. Financial Operations: Payouts, settlement, fraud prevention, accounting integrity.

  3. Creator Empowerment: Enabling ownership, licensing, and monetization of creator data and IP.

  4. AI Research & Development: With explicit consent, use of creator content for AI model training, avatars, and innovative experiences.

  5. Platform Integrity: Debugging, fraud prevention, and safety monitoring.

  6. User Engagement: Delivering updates, research participation invitations, and relevant communication.

  7. Compliance: Fulfilling legal and financial obligations.

4. Ownership and Rights of Creators

Content Sovereignty: All creator content remains unequivocally owned by its creator. Donatuz Foundation does not claim ownership. Our license is strictly operational, enabling the delivery of services.

  • Consent-Driven Licensing: Any use of creator IP for AI training, distribution, or licensing will occur only with explicit opt-in consent.

  • Revenue Transparency: Where licensing or distribution occurs, revenue terms will be fully disclosed in advance.

  • Portability: Creators have the right to export their content and metadata at any time.

5. Disclosure of Information

We disclose information only in limited, carefully defined scenarios:

  • Operational Necessity: Payments, hosting, security, and analytics providers.

  • With Consent: Explicit user authorization for licensing or partnerships.

  • Integrity & Safety: Fraud prevention, abuse detection, and system security.

  • Aggregate, Non-Identifiable Data: Used strictly for research and reporting purposes.

We categorically reject the sale of personal data under any circumstance.

6. Data Security Protocols

We maintain a multi-tiered, enterprise-grade security program:

  • End-to-end encryption of sensitive data.

  • Role-based access controls and continuous internal audits.

  • Regular penetration testing and independent security assessments.

  • Segregation of research datasets from live production systems.

Security is not treated as optional—it is integral to our infrastructure.

7. Retention of Data

Active Accounts: Data is retained until account closure or deletion request.

  • Creator Content: Retained until deleted by the creator or consent for processing is withdrawn.

  • Financial Records: Maintained as required for integrity and compliance.

  • Backups: Retained for disaster recovery purposes only.

8. Cookies & Tracking

We deploy cookies and similar technologies exclusively to:

  • Ensure operability of the platform.

  • Personalize user experience.

  • Detect anomalies and prevent fraud.

  • Conduct performance measurement and analytics.

Users may opt out through browser settings without losing access to essential services.

9. User Rights

Creators and users are vested with the following rights:

  • Access: Right to confirm and obtain a copy of personal data.

  • Rectification: Right to correct inaccuracies.

  • Erasure: Right to request deletion of personal data.

  • Portability: Right to obtain structured, machine-readable exports.

  • Withdraw Consent: Right to revoke participation in AI training, analytics, or communication.

10. Artificial Intelligence & Research

Consent First: No AI training without explicit creator consent.

  • Ethical AI: Active monitoring to prevent bias, misuse, or exploitation.

  • Revenue Participation: Creators whose content trains models may be entitled to revenue-sharing arrangements.

  • Transparency: Clear disclosures on how data is processed and where it is applied.

11. External Links & Third Parties

Donatuz Foundation may link to external platforms and partners. We disclaim responsibility for third-party data practices and encourage independent review of their policies.

12. Amendments

This Privacy Policy may be revised to reflect changes in law, technology, or organizational practices. Material updates will be communicated clearly via official notices, direct communication, or public logs.

13. Contact Information

For all privacy-related inquiries, including access and deletion requests:

📩 Email: privacy@donatuz.org
🌐 Website: donatuz.org
🐦 Community: x.com/donatuz_

Closing Statement

At Donatuz Foundation, data is not an afterthought—it is the beating heart of the creator economy. In a landscape where creator content fuels both cultural capital and artificial intelligence, we hold the line: creators remain sovereign, their data remains theirs, and transparency is our non-negotiable principle. This Privacy Policy stands as both shield and contract, embodying our uncompromising standard of protection and trust.