Privacy Questions and Answers

This notice outlines how PACZKI (referred to as “PACZKI,” “service,” “site,” “forum,” “marketplace,” or collectively “we” or “us”) collects and uses data about you. PACZKI is a community marketplace focused on intangible items, such as websites, domains, social media, and influence.

How does PACZKI collect data about me?

PACZKI collects data about you in the following ways:

  • When you browse the PACZKI site
  • When you create and use an account
  • When you post, send private messages, or otherwise interact with the website

PACZKI collects data only when you engage with our website, whether you access the site through a web browser on your personal computer or use PACZKI mobile applications. PACZKI does not purchase or receive any data about you from third-party data brokers.

What data does PACZKI collect about me, and why?

When you visit PACZKI, whether or not you have an account, our service uses cookies, server logs, and other technologies to collect information about the pages you visit and the time you spend on them.

PACZKI uses this data to:

  • Enhance the user experience, making the site faster and more user-friendly
  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues
  • Protect the service from abuse and technical attacks (including harmful user activity and/or malicious attacks)
  • Generate statistical insights
  • Analyze the types of devices and software that visitors use

Typically, PACZKI stores data on site usage in an identifiable form for only a few weeks. In certain cases, such as for extended investigations related to technical attacks, PACZKI may retain log data for a longer duration for further analysis.

PACZKI Account Data

Several features on PACZKI require you to create a member account. For instance, members must have an account to post a new listing. To register for a PACZKI account, we collect your name, username, email address, a link to your social profile, and your phone number.

PACZKI uses this account information to identify you on the platform and to create personalized pages for you, such as your profile page. Except for your username and first/last name, personal details like email addresses, phone numbers, and social media profiles remain private and are not visible to the general public.

ID Verification

At times, PACZKI may require identity verification from members participating in transactions on our platform. This process may involve the submission of photos or scans of government-issued IDs. These IDs are used strictly for verification purposes and are removed from PACZKI servers within seven business days after staff confirmation. The collected IDs are stored on an off-site server, ensuring that they remain inaccessible to third parties. PACZKI takes user privacy seriously and keeps sensitive information, such as user IDs, separate from our main servers to safeguard against potential security breaches.

Phone Number

PACZKI utilizes your phone number to verify memberships. For these verifications, we work with a third-party provider, Twilio.com. Twilio is a cloud communications platform that offers software tools to integrate communications into web and mobile applications. To learn more about how Twilio handles your information, please refer to their privacy policy: Website Privacy Notice | Twilio.

How does PACZKI use your email?

PACZKI uses your email for the following purposes:

  • To notify you about posts and other activity on the site
  • To assist with password resets and maintain the security of your account
  • To contact you in special circumstances related to your account
  • To communicate with you regarding legal matters, such as DMCA takedown requests

Additionally, you have the option to provide extra information for your account, such as a short biography, your location, profile picture, or birthday, via the profile settings page. This information is accessible to other members of the site. While you are not required to provide this additional data, you may choose to remove it at any time.

PACZKI retains your account data as long as your account remains active.

Data Collection and Activity on PACZKI

PACZKI collects data regarding your posts and other activities on the site, including:

  • The content of your posts
  • Data related to bookmarks, likes, and links you follow, which may be shared with others through the platform
  • Information about private messages you send, which is available to the message recipients, as well as site administrators and staff

PACZKI retains data about your posts and activities as long as your account remains open.

Where does PACZKI store data about me?

PACZKI hosts data in data centers across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States and Mexico.

Where can I access data about myself?

You can view your account data at any time by visiting your account page on the PACZKI site. For security reasons, your phone number and any stored ID (if applicable) are only accessible through a request to the site administrator. Your account page also displays your posts and other activities on the platform. Additionally, your account activity page includes an option to download all of your activity in a standard comma-separated values (CSV) format.

How can I change or erase data about me?

You can modify your account data at any time by visiting your profile settings page. To fully erase your data, please contact the site administrator or email support@paczki.co. Closing your account will initiate the process of removing or anonymizing any data linked to your account. You also have the option to edit and erase your posts. However, when posts are edited, PACZKI retains all versions of the posts. Administrators have access to the previous versions and may choose to make them visible to other site visitors if necessary.

Does PACZKI make automated decisions based on data about me?

In rare cases, PACZKI automatically classifies posts as spam. PACZKI uses data about your posts and activities to make automated decisions about whether your posts are likely to be spam. If the system identifies a post as spam, it will be rejected by the site.

PACZKI also uses data about posts and activities to determine trust levels automatically. Depending on the site’s current configuration, PACZKI may award badges and assign a trust level to your account based on your activity. Your trust level may impact how you can interact with the site, such as whether you can upload images, and may grant you access to moderation and management privileges in the forum. Your trust level represents PACZKI’s confidence in your account and their willingness to delegate certain community management responsibilities, such as moderation.

Does PACZKI share data about me with others?

PACZKI shares account data with others as described in the section about account data. Data related to your posts and other activities on the site is also shared with others, as outlined in the section regarding account data.

Other than making data available to third-party services necessary for site management, PACZKI does not sell or disclose your information to external companies or services. The third-party services we use may independently collect data about you for their own purposes, and some may track your online activity across different websites.

Privacy Policy for PACZKI

This document outlines how PACZKI (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “the platform”) collects, processes, and protects your personal data. PACZKI is a community marketplace focusing on intangible assets such as websites, domains, social media accounts, and other digital assets.

Data Collection Practices

PACZKI collects data from users in the following contexts:

  • When browsing the PACZKI platform
  • When creating and using an account
  • When interacting with the site through posts, private messages, or other user activities

We only collect data when you engage with our website, either via a web browser or mobile application. PACZKI does not purchase or receive personal data from third-party data brokers.

Types of Data Collected

When using PACZKI, we employ cookies, server logs, and other technologies to gather information such as:

  • The pages you visit
  • The duration of your visits
  • Device information, including software and hardware configurations
  • Interaction with posts, comments, and other content

This data is used to:

  • Improve the functionality and speed of the site
  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues
  • Safeguard the platform from abuse and security threats
  • Generate analytics and insights to optimize the user experience

In general, PACZKI retains usage data for a limited period, typically a few weeks. However, for the purpose of addressing security threats, this information may be stored for a longer duration.

Account Information

Creating an account on PACZKI requires you to provide certain personal information, including:

  • Full name
  • Username
  • Email address
  • Social media profile link (optional)
  • Phone number (for account verification)

This information allows us to identify you within the platform and customize your profile. While your username and name are visible to other users, sensitive information such as your email, phone number, and social media profiles remain private unless you choose to share them.

Identity Verification

For specific transactions, PACZKI may require identity verification. This process may involve submitting government-issued IDs. All collected IDs are used solely for verification purposes and are removed from our servers within seven business days once verified. Sensitive data, such as ID images, are stored securely on off-site servers and kept inaccessible to unauthorized parties.

Phone Number Verification

To verify your membership, PACZKI may use a third-party service, Twilio (for phone number verification). For more information about how Twilio handles your data, please review their privacy policy: Twilio Privacy Policy.

Email Usage

We use your email for essential functions, including:

  • Notifications regarding activity on the platform
  • Password resets and security-related communications
  • Contacting you regarding legal matters (e.g., DMCA requests)

Additionally, you can voluntarily provide more details for your profile, such as a biography, profile picture, or birthday. While these are optional, they will be visible to other members.

PACZKI retains your account data as long as your account is active.

Data on User Activities

PACZKI collects information on your posts and actions on the platform, such as:

  • Content you post
  • Your bookmarks, likes, and links followed
  • Private messages you send

This data is stored for as long as your account remains open.

Data Storage Locations

PACZKI stores your data in secure data centers located across various jurisdictions, including the United States and Mexico.

Accessing Your Data

You can view and modify your account data at any time via your PACZKI profile page. Sensitive data, such as your phone number or ID images, can be accessed by submitting a request to the site administrator. Your activity data, including posts and messages, is also available for review, and you may download your data in CSV format.

Modifying or Deleting Your Data

You can update your profile details at any time. If you wish to delete your account or request the removal of your personal data, please contact PACZKI’s support team at support@paczki.co. Deleting your account will initiate the removal or anonymization of your data.

Automated Decisions

PACZKI may automatically classify certain posts as spam using data about your activities. In these cases, posts deemed as spam will be rejected. Additionally, PACZKI uses data to assign trust levels to users based on activity. Trust levels determine the extent of interaction allowed within the platform, including access to moderation privileges.

Sharing Your Data

PACZKI does not sell or disclose your personal information to third parties except when necessary for the operation of the platform. We share data with trusted third-party service providers, such as:

  • Twilio for phone number verification
  • Brevo for email communications
  • CloudCone for hosting and infrastructure services

These services may independently collect data for their own purposes, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

Third-Party Services

PACZKI utilizes the following third-party services to enhance the user experience:

Additionally, PACZKI employs push notification services like Apple Push Notification Service and Google Cloud Messaging to send updates to mobile users.

Contacting PACZKI Regarding Privacy

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, you can contact PACZKI via email at support@paczki.co. Alternatively, if you are a registered member, you can send a message directly to the administrators.