Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Kaertala Systems ("we," "our," or "us"), owned and operated by Forge Universal LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By accessing or using our services, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact information (name, email address) when you reach out for consultation
• Payment information when purchasing products (processed by third-party payment processors)
• Information contained in your communications with us

Information Automatically Collected

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
• Device information (operating system, hardware model)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for:

• Providing and maintaining our services
• Processing transactions
• Responding to inquiries
• Improving our website and services
• Sending administrative information
• Marketing purposes (if you've opted in)

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties without your consent except as described below:

• Service providers who assist in our operations
• Legal requirements (court order, legal process)
• Protection of rights, property, or safety
• Business transfers (merger, acquisition, sale of assets)

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• Access to your data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion of your data
• Restriction or objection to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Our Zero-Knowledge Commitment

At Kaertala Systems, we operate on a zero-knowledge principle. This means:

• We minimize data collection to only what is absolutely necessary
• We do not log activity that could identify your usage patterns
• We employ end-to-end encryption wherever possible
• We design our systems to prevent us from accessing your private data

Data Storage and Retention

We store minimal personal information on our servers:

• Contact details are stored only until your inquiry is resolved
• Technical logs are anonymized and purged every 24 hours
• Payment information is never stored on our servers
• We implement secure deletion protocols for all sensitive data

Cryptocurrency Transactions

For cryptocurrency payments (including Monero):

• We do not log transaction metadata beyond confirming payment completion
• Transaction amounts and timestamps are purged after payment verification
• We do not associate wallet addresses with personal identities
• We employ no blockchain analysis tools to track transaction origins

Government and Legal Requests

Regarding government or legal requests for user information:

• We challenge overly broad or unjustified requests
• We notify affected users whenever legally permitted
• We limit disclosure to the minimum legally required information
• We maintain a warrant canary on our website to indicate if we have been served with secret orders
• Our zero-knowledge architecture means we often possess no useful data to provide

Anonymous Usage

Kaertala Systems supports anonymous usage of our products:

• All our services are accessible via Tor for enhanced anonymity
• We accept privacy-focused payment methods including Monero
• Personal identifying information is never required to use our core products
• We do not correlate usage patterns to identify anonymous users

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, our services or any content provided by us.