**Last Updated: August 25th 2023**

 

This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information that DTX.tv collects from its users and how that information is used, stored, and shared. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your data. By using DTX.tv, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

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**1. Information We Collect**

 

**1.1. Personal Information**: 

- **Name**: When you register, comment, or interact with our website, we may ask for your full name.

- **Email Address**: Used for account creation, newsletter subscriptions, or when you contact us.

- **Phone Number**: Optional information you might provide for certain services or promotions.

- **Profile Picture**: If you choose to upload one for your user profile or comments section.

- **Location**: City or region to tailor content recommendations based on your location.

 

**1.2. Browsing Data**: 

- **IP Address**: Every device connected to the Internet is assigned a number known as an Internet protocol (IP) address. We use this to diagnose server problems, administer our website, and analyze trends.

- **Browser Type and Version**: To ensure our site remains compatible with the most popular browsers and versions.

- **Device Information**: Such as the operating system, hardware version, device settings, and system configurations.

- **Access Times**: The times and duration of your visits to DTX.tv.

- **Pages Viewed**: The content you view and interact with on our website.

- **Referral Source**: Information on how you arrived at our website, whether it was through a direct link, a referral site, an advertisement, or a search engine.

 

**1.3. Interaction Data**:

- **Comments and User Content**: Any information you voluntarily share on our platform, such as comments on articles or user-generated content.

- **Survey Responses**: If you choose to participate in our surveys.

- **Event Participation**: If we host virtual events and you participate, we might record data related to your participation.

 

**1.4. Technical Data**: 

- **Cookies**: Small data files stored on your device that help us improve user experience, and track website performance.

- **Log Files**: These can include details of your actions on DTX.tv, the content you access, and any errors or issues you encounter.

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**2. How We Use Your Information**

 

**2.1. Personal Information**: 

- **Account Management**: Your name and email address facilitate account creation, management, and user authentication.

- **Personalized Content Recommendations**: Based on your location and preferences, we may suggest articles or events that are more relevant to you.

- **Communication**: We use your email address to send you newsletters, promotional offers, event invitations, or any other updates from DTX.tv. Your phone number, if provided, might be used for urgent communications or special promotions.

- **User Interaction**: Your profile picture, name, and comments enrich the interactive sections of our site, allowing for a more engaging community experience.

 

**2.2. Browsing Data**: 

- **Site Analytics**: By studying metrics like the most viewed pages, access times, and browser types, we can optimize site performance and content placement.

- **Troubleshooting and Maintenance**: Your IP address and browser details help our tech team identify and solve technical issues or bugs.

- **Tailored Advertising**: With the insights gained from your browsing habits, DTX.tv can display ads that are more relevant to your interests.

- **Security**: Monitoring IP addresses and access times helps in detecting and preventing unauthorized access or potential security threats.

 

**2.3. Interaction Data**:

- **Community Engagement**: Your comments and user-generated content contribute to the community aspect of DTX.tv, sparking discussions and interactions.

- **Feedback and Improvement**: Survey responses and feedback are invaluable in refining our content strategy and overall user experience.

- **Event Insights**: Data related to your participation in virtual events can guide the planning of future events, ensuring they're more aligned with user interests.

 

**2.4. Technical Data**: 

- **User Experience Enhancement**: Cookies enable us to remember user preferences, login details, and provide a seamless browsing experience.

- **Performance Monitoring**: Log files help in tracking the site's health, ensuring uptime, and swift content delivery.

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**3. Sharing Your Information**

 

**3.1. Aggregated Data**:

- **Third-Party Advertisers**: We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable data with advertisers to help them understand our audience and enhance the relevance of their ads.

- **Research & Analysis**: Aggregated user data may be shared with research partners or used internally for market analysis, trend identification, and strategic decision-making.

 

**3.2. Business Transfers**:

- **Mergers & Acquisitions**: In the event that DTX.tv is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or any similar business transfer, user information may be transferred to the new entity. Users will be notified of any such change in ownership or control of their personal data.

 

**3.3. Legal Requirements**:

- **Compliance & Law Enforcement**: We may disclose user information if required by law, legal process, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with the law or legal demands.

- **Protection of Rights**: If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of DTX.tv, our users, or others. This includes exchanging information with entities for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

 

**3.4. Third-party Service Providers**:

- **Operational Assistance**: We may share user information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, customer service, or email delivery services.

 

**3.5. User Consent**:

- **Explicit Sharing**: In cases where users explicitly opt to share their data, such as participating in public events, contests, or partnerships, where user details might be publicly listed or shared with co-sponsors.

 

**3.6. External Links**:

- **Third-Party Websites**: Our site may contain links to third-party websites or services. Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and this policy does not apply to third-party websites.

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**4. Data Protection**

 

**4.1. Secure Data Transmission**:

- **SSL/TLS Encryption**: All data transmitted to and from DTX.tv is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) technology. This ensures that the data remains confidential while in transit.

 

**4.2. Data Storage**:

- **Secure Servers**: User data is stored on secure servers with restricted access, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access the data.

- **Regular Backups**: We perform regular backups of our databases to prevent data loss. These backups are stored in encrypted form in secure locations.

 

**4.3. Security Protocols**:

- **Firewalls**: Our servers are protected by robust firewalls that block unauthorized access attempts.

- **Intrusion Detection**: We utilize intrusion detection systems to monitor and defend against any malicious activities.

 

**4.4. Access Controls**:

- **Limited Access**: Only a select number of DTX.tv staff have access to user data, and they must undergo security and data protection training.

- **Multi-factor Authentication**: Any access to user data requires multi-factor authentication, adding an extra layer of security.

 

**4.5. Ongoing Security Updates**:

- **Regular Patching**: Our IT team regularly updates and patches our systems to address any vulnerabilities.

- **Security Audits**: Periodic third-party security audits are conducted to ensure our protection measures are up-to-date and effective.

 

**4.6. Incident Response**:

- **Breach Notification**: In the unlikely event of a data breach, we are committed to notifying affected users promptly and taking necessary actions to mitigate the impact.

- **Incident Analysis**: Any security incidents are thoroughly analyzed to understand their cause and to improve our preventive measures.

 

**4.7. Data Retention**:

- **Time-bound Storage**: Personal data is only stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

 

It's essential that DTX.tv implements and maintains all of the mentioned security measures to uphold the promises made in this policy. Ensure regular review and updates in line with technological advancements and potential new security threats. Consulting with cybersecurity professionals can also provide deeper insights into maintaining a secure environment for user data.

 

We employ a range of technological and administrative measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no online activity is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the complete safety of your data.

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**5. Cookies and Tracking**

 

**5.1. What Are Cookies**:

- **Definition**: Cookies are small data files stored on your device's browser that can retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymized tracking data to third-party applications.

 

**5.2. Types of Cookies We Use**:

- **Session Cookies**: Temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the site. They enable certain site functionalities.

- **Persistent Cookies**: Stay on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They remember your settings and preferences for future visits.

- **Third-Party Cookies**: Installed by third parties with the aim of collecting certain information from users to carry out research into behavior, demographics, etc.

 

**5.3. Purposes of Using Cookies**:

- **Enhancing User Experience**: Cookies help in remembering preferences, understanding user interaction, and customizing content based on previous visits.

- **Site Analytics**: To monitor site traffic, user engagement, and overall site performance.

- **Tailored Advertising**: Using cookies to display ads that are relevant to users based on their previous browsing behavior.

 

**5.4. Other Tracking Technologies**:

- **Web Beacons**: Tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, and are used to track the online movements of users.

- **Pixel Tags**: Small blocks of code on a webpage that allow for another server to measure viewing of a webpage and often are used in connection with cookies.

 

**5.5. Managing Cookies**:

- **Browser Settings**: You have the choice to accept, reject, or receive a notification when a site sets a cookie through your browser settings.

- **Third-party Opt-out**: Some third-party partners may offer opt-out features which let you signal them not to use your information for advertising.

 

**5.6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies**:

- **Limited Functionality**: If you choose to disable cookies, some sections of DTX.tv might not function as intended. For instance, auto-login features, content preferences, and shopping carts may be affected.

 

**5.7. Updates to Cookie Use**:

- **Policy Changes**: As we evolve and introduce new features or third-party tools, there may be changes to our use of cookies and tracking technologies. These will be updated in our privacy policy accordingly.

 

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect data about your online activity, preferences, and to provide you with a smooth browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

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**6. User Rights and Control**

 

**6.1. Access to Information**:

- **Request Data**: Users have the right to request and obtain a copy of their personal data stored by DTX.tv. This ensures transparency and allows users to understand what information we hold about them.

 

**6.2. Data Correction**:

- **Update and Rectify**: If any personal data we hold is incorrect or outdated, users have the right to have it corrected. This ensures accuracy in our records.

 

**6.3. Data Erasure**:

- **Right to be Forgotten**: Users can request that their personal data be deleted from our databases. This might be subject to certain conditions such as legal obligations or archival purposes.

 

**6.4. Data Portability**:

- **Transfer of Data**: Users can request a copy of their data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to request the transfer of this data to another service provider if technically feasible.

 

**6.5. Object to Processing**:

- **Limit Use**: Users can object to the processing of their personal data in some circumstances. This may result in limited functionality or use of certain services on DTX.tv.

 

**6.6. Withdraw Consent**:

- **Opting Out**: If the processing of personal data is based on explicit consent, users have the right to withdraw this consent at any time. This does not affect the legality of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

 

**6.7. Automated Decision Making & Profiling**:

- **Opt-Out**: If DTX.tv uses automated decision-making or profiling, users have the right to be informed and can choose to opt-out of such processes, ensuring human intervention in decisions that affect them.

 

**6.8. Complaints**:

- **Regulatory Bodies**: Users have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority or data protection agency if they believe their data is being misused.

 

**6.9. Exercise of Rights**:

- **Contacting DTX.tv**: To exercise any of the above rights, users can contact DTX.tv through a dedicated data protection or privacy contact point, which should be promptly addressed.

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**7. Third-party Links and Services**

 

**7.1. External Links**:

- **Presence on DTX.tv**: Our platform may contain links to external sites, apps, and other online platforms not operated by DTX.tv. These are provided for reference and convenience.

- **Disclaimer**: Including these links does not imply an endorsement of the material on those platforms or any association with their operators.

 

**7.2. Data Sharing with Third-parties**:

- **Limited Sharing**: We only share user information with third parties as described in our "Sharing Your Information" section.

- **Data Protection**: Any third-party service providers with whom we share user data are required to maintain the confidentiality of the information and use it solely for the purposes we dictate.

 

**7.3. Third-party Data Collection**:

- **Independent Practices**: Once you leave DTX.tv or are redirected to a third-party site or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our website’s Terms of Service.

- **Awareness**: It’s essential for users to be aware that third-party sites may have their own privacy policies and data collection practices. We recommend users read these policies before providing any data or information.

 

**7.4. Embedded Content**:

- **Interactive Elements**: DTX.tv might have embedded content (like videos, images, articles, etc.) from other sites. This content behaves as if the user visited the originating site directly, potentially collecting data about them, using cookies, and tracking interaction with the embedded content.

 

**7.5. Advertising & Tracking**:

- **Third-party Ad Networks**: Some ads appearing on DTX.tv may be delivered by third-party advertising networks. They may use tracking technologies to capture certain information about users to deliver targeted advertisements.

- **User Control**: Most browsers offer methods to restrict or disable tracking and cookie usage. Users can adjust settings to limit third-party ad tracking.

 

**7.6. Security**:

- **No Liability**: While DTX.tv strives to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to third-party sites and recommend using discretion and understanding the risks involved.

 

**7.7. Updates**:

- **Changing Relationships**: Our affiliations with third-party entities can change, and thus the presence, absence, or conditions related to third-party links may evolve. We'll periodically update this section to reflect these changes.

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**8. Changes to This Privacy Policy**

 

**8.1. Continuous Review**:

- **Periodic Updates**: We regularly review our privacy policy to ensure that it remains up-to-date with our practices and compliant with applicable laws and industry standards.

 

**8.2. Notification of Changes**:

- **Website Posting**: Significant changes to our privacy policy will be posted prominently on our website, ensuring that our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.

- **Email Notifications**: For more substantial changes, especially those affecting user rights or data handling practices, we might send direct email notifications to our registered users with a summary of the changes and links to the full updated policy.

 

**8.3. User Responsibility**:

- **Regular Review**: Even with our efforts to notify users, it's the responsibility of users to regularly review this privacy policy to stay informed about any changes. Continued use of DTX.tv after any policy update implies user agreement to the revised terms.

 

**8.4. Date of Last Modification**:

- **Timestamp**: To aid users in identifying updates, each version of this privacy policy will include a date stamp at the beginning or end, indicating the last time modifications were made.

 

**8.5. Previous Versions**:

- **Archiving**: For transparency, we might maintain an archive of previous versions of our privacy policy. Users can request or access these to understand the evolution of our data practices over time.

 

**8.6. Feedback and Queries**:

- **Open Communication**: Users are encouraged to share their feedback or any concerns related to changes in the privacy policy. A dedicated communication channel or contact point will be available for this purpose.

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We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify our users of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

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**9. Contact Us**

 

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [support@dtx.tv]