Effective Date: [Insert Effective Date]
Droq (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring the proper handling of your data. This Data Deletion Policy outlines the procedures for requesting the deletion of your personal data and explains how we handle such requests in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
1. Scope This policy applies to all users of Droq’s website and services who wish to have their personal data deleted from our systems. Personal data refers to any information that can identify an individual, as defined under relevant data protection laws.
2. User Rights You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data from our systems under the following circumstances:
- The data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
- You withdraw your consent, and there is no other legal basis for processing.
- You object to the processing, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds.
- The data has been processed unlawfully.
- Deletion is required to comply with a legal obligation.
3. How to Request Data Deletion To request the deletion of your personal data:
- Contact us at [Insert Contact Email or Support Form Link].
- Include the following information in your request:
- Your full name
- The email address associated with your Droq account
- A detailed description of the data you wish to delete
- For verification purposes, we may request additional information to confirm your identity.
4. Processing Your Request
- Upon receiving your data deletion request, we will acknowledge receipt within [Insert Timeframe, e.g., 7 business days].
- We will evaluate your request to ensure it meets the criteria outlined in Section 2.
- If your request is valid, we will delete your personal data within [Insert Timeframe, e.g., 30 days] and confirm the completion of the process.
- If we are unable to delete certain data due to legal, contractual, or technical reasons, we will inform you and provide an explanation.
5. Exceptions to Data Deletion We may retain certain personal data even after a deletion request in the following cases:
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To resolve disputes or enforce agreements.
- To protect against fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful activities.
- If the data is anonymized and no longer identifies you as an individual.
6. Data Retention Prior to Deletion Until a deletion request is received, your personal data will be retained in accordance with our [Insert Link to Privacy Policy]. Once a deletion request is processed, the data will be removed from active databases and systems. However, residual copies may remain in backups for a limited period due to technical constraints.
7. Third-Party Services If your personal data is shared with third-party service providers, we will take reasonable steps to notify them of your deletion request. However, we cannot guarantee their compliance, as they operate independently under their respective policies.
8. Changes to This Policy We reserve the right to modify this Data Deletion Policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.
9. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Data Deletion Policy or need assistance with a deletion request, please contact us at:
- Email: [Insert Email Address]
- Address: [Insert Mailing Address]
By using Droq’s website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Data Deletion Policy.