Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Hmong Connect is a free community platform dedicated to the Hmong community. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.

2. Data Controller

• Controller: VANG
• Email: contact@hmongconnect.world

3. Data Collected

During registration:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Authentication tokens (managed securely)

During use:

• City (required)
• Published classifieds and their photos
• Messages exchanged with other members
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Technical data:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Date and time of connection
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4. Use of Data

Your data is used to:

• Manage your account: registration, login, email verification
• Display your classifieds: publication and management of your offers
• Enable messaging: exchanges between members
• Security: prevention of abuse and protection of the platform
• Communication: important notifications about your account
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We do not sell your data and we do not use it for advertising purposes.

5. Data Sharing

Some information is visible to other members:

• Your first name
• Your public classifieds
• Your city
• Reviews left on your profile
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Your email is never shared with other users.

We may transmit your data to competent authorities upon judicial request.

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6. Data Retention

• Account data: retained as long as your account is active
• Classifieds: deleted with your account or upon your request
• Messages: retained 3 years after last activity
• Connection logs: 1 year maximum
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After deletion of your account, your data is erased within 30 days.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

In accordance with GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate information
• Delete your account and your data
• Export your data (portability)
• Object to certain processing
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To exercise these rights, contact us: contact@hmongconnect.world

You can also delete your account directly from your profile settings.

8. Security

We protect your data with:

• HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Passwordless authentication via secure email codes (OTP)
• Restricted access to personal data
• Regular backups
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9. Cookies

We only use essential cookies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
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We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

10. Complaints

If you believe your rights are not being respected, you can contact the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority):

• CNIL - 3 Place de Fontenoy, 75334 Paris Cedex 07, France
• Website: www.cnil.fr

11. Contact

For any questions about this policy: contact@hmongconnect.world