Privacy Policy

RICHBAY.ORG ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information We Collect

• Automatically collected technical data: Access logs (IP address, browser type, access time, page views), used solely for statistical and security purposes.
• Voluntarily submitted information: URLs submitted through the "Submit a Link" form, used for content review and inclusion.
• Local storage preferences: Language preferences, region filter settings stored locally in your browser (localStorage), not uploaded to our servers.

1.2 Information We Do Not Collect

• We do not require account registration and do not collect names, emails, phone numbers, or other personal identifiers.
• We do not collect financial information, ID numbers, passport numbers, or other sensitive personal data.
• We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising trackers.

2. Cookie Policy

2.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Language preference (richbay-lang), region filter preference (richbay-country), cookie consent status (richbay-cookie-consent). These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality.

2.2 Cookies We Do Not Use

• We do not use analytics tracking cookies (e.g., Google Analytics tracking IDs).
• We do not use advertising cookies or third-party pixel trackers.
• We do not use social media tracking plugins.

2.3 Managing Cookies

You can delete or block cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect some website features.

3. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

In accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we confirm:

• Legal basis: Our legal basis for processing access logs is legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for website security and performance optimization.
• Data controller: RICHBAY.ORG is the data controller for information collected on this site.
• Your rights: Under GDPR, you have the right to access (Art. 15), rectification (Art. 16), erasure (Art. 17), restriction of processing (Art. 18), data portability (Art. 20), and objection (Art. 21) regarding your personal data.
• Data transfers: This site may use servers located outside the EU/EEA. Where data transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
• Complaints: If you believe your data rights have been infringed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

4. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we confirm:

• Categories of information: We only collect Category A (identifiers, such as IP addresses) and Category F (internet activity) information.
• Purpose of use: Collected information is used solely for website operation and security purposes, and is not sold or shared with third parties.
• No sale of personal information: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
• Your rights: You have the right to know what information we collect, request deletion of your information, opt out of the sale of your information, and exercise these rights without discrimination.
• Exercising rights: Please submit requests through our site's feedback form. We will respond within 45 days.

5. COPPA Compliance (Children's Privacy)

In accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• This site is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
• We do not ask users to provide age, school, or other information that could identify a child.
• If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

6. APPI Compliance (Japan Users)

In accordance with Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (個人情報保護法, APPI), we confirm:

• Purpose of use: Personal information collected is used only for website operation, security, and service improvement.
• Third-party provision: Personal information is not provided to third parties except as required by law.
• Security management measures: Reasonable technical and organizational measures are taken to protect personal information security.
• Your rights: You have the right to request notification of purpose of use, disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, and suspension of use.
• Cross-border transfer: When transferring personal information outside Japan, we ensure the recipient maintains an equivalent level of protection.

7. Data Security

• This site uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission.
• Access logs are regularly purged and retained for no more than 90 days.
• URLs submitted by users are used only for content review and are not stored long-term after review.
• We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect data security, but cannot guarantee complete security of internet transmission.

8. Third-Party Links

This site contains links to external websites such as government agencies and international organizations. These links are for reference only; we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We recommend reading the privacy policies of each external site you visit.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced on this site. Continued use of this site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or need to exercise your data rights, please submit feedback through our site.