Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

At ZINFI Technologies, Inc. ("ZINFI," "we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of our community members and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.zinfi.ai (the "Site") and participate in our collaborative ecosystem.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when registering for an account, contributing to "Best Practices," or contacting us. This includes:

• Contact Data: Name, professional email address, and phone number.
• Professional Data: Job title, company name, and industry focus.
• Contribution Data: Any content, feedback, or data you submit to our collaborative frameworks.

1.2 Automated Data Collection

When you access the Site, we automatically collect certain technical information:

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages viewed.
• Tracking Data: Information collected via cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details).

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Community Management: To create and maintain your account and facilitate collaboration.
• Service Improvement: To analyze how the community uses our "Best Practices" database to improve our frameworks.
• Communication: To send technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages.
• Legal Compliance: To enforce our General Terms of Service and comply with applicable laws.

3. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: Specifically when you choose to collaborate with other members.
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our platform (see our Sub-Processor List).
• Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Global Compliance & Specific Rights

4.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of certain data sharing. Please see our CCPA Addendum for detailed disclosures.

4.2 European Economic Area (EEA) & UK Users (GDPR)

For users in the EU and UK, we process data as a "Controller" or "Processor" depending on the context. Please see our GDPR Addendum for information on your rights to rectification, erasure, and data portability.

5. Data Security

We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. For more details, see our Information Security Overview.

6. International Data Transfers

ZINFI is headquartered in the United States. By using the Site, you acknowledge that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We utilize standard contractual clauses and other legal mechanisms to ensure adequate protection for international transfers.

7. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes regarding data privacy shall be resolved through the executive negotiation, mediation, and binding arbitration process in Pleasanton, California, as detailed in our General Terms of Service.

8. Contact Our Data Protection Officer (DPO)

If you have questions about this Policy or our data practices, please contact our DPO:

9. Related Documents

• GDPR Addendum
• CCPA Addendum
• Cookie Policy
• Data Processing Agreement (DPA)