Privacy Policy (GDPR Statement)

Effective Date: April 11, 2025

1. Who We Are

dweet.cc is a real-time data messaging service that allows users to post and receive data ("dweets") from named devices ("things"). Our servers and infrastructure are located in Luxembourg, within the European Union.

2. Data We Collect

• Dweet Data: The content of messages (dweets) associated with your device or "thing" name.
• IP Address: Logged for security, geolocation, and abuse prevention.
• User Data: If you create an account: username and authentication tokens.
• Access Logs: Timestamps, browser headers, and device types for debugging and analytics.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

• Legitimate Interest: For security, service operation, and abuse detection.
• Consent: When you register or opt into specific features.
• Legal Obligation: When required to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

4. How We Use Your Data

• Operate and maintain the dweet.cc platform
• Enforce ownership of claimed things
• Prevent spam, profanity, and unauthorized access
• Improve service reliability and detect system abuse

5. Data Retention

Dweets and metadata are retained until purged via automated cleanup or by user request. IP addresses and abuse-related logs may be stored for up to 90 days. User accounts and associated data are retained until deleted by the user.

6. Data Hosting and Transfers

All personal data is stored on servers located in Luxembourg, and no data is transferred outside the EU without appropriate safeguards. We do not share your personal data with third parties, except:

• When required by law
• With trusted infrastructure or analytics providers under strict data processing agreements compliant with GDPR

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request a copy of your data (portability)
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact: gdpr[@]dweet.cc

8. Security Measures

• Secure HTTPS encryption
• IP and abuse monitoring
• Authentication tokens and claim controls for data access

9. Cookies and Tracking

dweet.cc uses only minimal, essential cookies and may collect anonymized usage metrics to improve service quality. No marketing or tracking cookies are used.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy as needed. Material changes will be posted on this page.