BAND IT — PRIVACY POLICY

1. Guiding Principles

BAND IT is designed to:

• collect the minimum data necessary to operate,
• never sell personal data,
• never use personal data for advertising,
• never obscure how data is used.

Transparency applies not only to bands, but to the platform itself.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you choose to provide, including:

• name or display name,
• email address,
• account credentials,
• band participation details,
• content you submit (messages, posts, documents).

Certain features may require identity verification. In such cases, verification data is used only to confirm identity and eligibility.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may collect limited technical information necessary to operate the platform, such as:

• IP address,
• device and browser type,
• timestamps and usage events.

This data is used for:

• security,
• reliability,
• auditability,
• abuse prevention.

We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or profiling.

3. Minors' Information

BAND IT supports family-friendly and educational participation.

Minors may use the Platform only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors beyond what is required to operate the Platform. Parents or guardians remain responsible for a minor's participation and activity.

4. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• operate and maintain the Platform,
• enable band participation and governance,
• maintain audit logs and transparency,
• detect abuse or fraud,
• provide system-level support and improvements.

We do not:

• sell personal data,
• rent personal data,
• use personal data for targeted advertising,
• infer private beliefs or intentions.

5. Transparency, Audit Logs, and Visibility

Certain actions on BAND IT are intentionally visible to support transparency, including:

• band membership changes,
• governance decisions,
• project and task activity,
• financial summaries at the band level.

Audit logs reflect actions taken on the Platform. They do not imply endorsement or validation.

6. Financial Information

BAND IT is not a financial institution.

Any financial data displayed on the Platform:

• is entered or generated by bands and their participants,
• is used for transparency and tracking,
• remains the responsibility of the band.

BAND IT does not process or store payment card details directly unless explicitly stated.

7. AI Usage

BAND IT may use AI-assisted tools to:

• analyze patterns,
• provide suggestions,
• highlight risks or inconsistencies.

AI tools do not:

• make decisions,
• act autonomously,
• access personal data beyond what is necessary to provide assistance.

AI usage may be logged for transparency and accountability.

8. Data Sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties except:

• when required by law,
• to comply with legal process,
• to protect the security or integrity of the Platform,
• when explicitly authorized by the user.

BAND IT does not participate in data brokerage or advertising networks.

9. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

• operate the Platform,
• maintain audit integrity,
• meet legal or compliance obligations.

Some audit and governance records may be retained for transparency even after account closure, with personal identifiers minimized where appropriate.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, including:

• access controls,
• encryption where appropriate,
• monitoring for unauthorized access.

No system is perfectly secure. Use of BAND IT is at your own risk.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• access your personal data,
• request correction,
• request deletion where appropriate,
• restrict certain uses.

Requests may be limited where data is required for transparency, auditability, or legal obligations.

12. International Use

BAND IT operates globally. Your information may be processed in jurisdictions different from your own.

By using the Platform, you consent to such processing consistent with this Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Continued use of BAND IT after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Legal Notices

Formal privacy-related legal notices may be sent to:

legal@banditeco.com

This address is intended for legal communications only. Submission of a message does not create any obligation to respond.