Indikin.online

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 21, 2025

Indikin.online ("we," "us," or "our"), a project by Bitjoin Studios, is committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website (indikin.online), including newsletter signups, whitelist registration, payments, and filmmaker applications.

1\. Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

  • Email Address: Collected when you sign up for our newsletter, join the whitelist, buy an Indikin Pass, or apply as a filmmaker, provided directly or through Google or Discord sign-in.
  • Sign-In Data: When using Google or Discord for signups, we collect your email and basic profile details (e.g., name).
  • Payment Data: For cryptocurrency payments via NOWPayments, we collect your email, currency (e.g., Ethereum, Bitcoin), and transaction details (e.g., amount, address). For support payments via Stripe, Stripe handles payment details; we only receive confirmation.
  • Filmmaker Application Data: Includes your email, an optional message (up to 2000 characters), and up to three optional links (e.g., portfolio, social media) when applying as a filmmaker.
  • Analytics Data: If you agree, we collect anonymous data about how you use our website, like pages visited and device type, per our Cookie Policy.
  • Technical Data: Includes device and browser details (e.g., IP address, browser type) and language preferences stored in cookies or your browser to ensure website functionality.

We do not collect sensitive information (e.g., health, political views) or target data from children under 13, in compliance with COPPA.

2\. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide Services: Handle newsletter signups, whitelist registration, purchases, and filmmaker applications, including sending confirmations and receipts.
  • Communicate: Send newsletter updates about new films, filmmaker highlights, and platform news.
  • Improve: If you agree, use analytics to enhance our website.
  • Personalize: Save language preferences to show the website in English, Spanish, or other supported languages.
  • Comply: Meet legal requirements, including responding to data requests.

3\. Why We Use Your Information

We use your information because:

  • Your Consent: For analytics and newsletters, with your permission, which you can withdraw anytime (see Section 7).
  • Necessity: To process purchases, signups, and applications as part of our service agreement.
  • Our Interests: To keep our website functional and secure, balanced with your rights under applicable laws.

4\. Sharing Your Information

We share your information with trusted partners who follow privacy laws:

We do not sell your information or share it for advertising.

5\. International Data Sharing

Your information may be sent to partners outside your region (e.g., NOWPayments, Google). We use strict privacy agreements to protect your data, in compliance with GDPR. Contact [email protected] for details.

6\. How Long We Keep Your Information

  • Email Address: Stored in your browser until you clear it or request deletion. Newsletter/whitelist emails are kept until you unsubscribe.
  • Payment Data: Kept for 7 years to meet financial compliance laws, then deleted.
  • Filmmaker Application Data: Kept for 1 year or until you request deletion, unless you join as a filmmaker.
  • Analytics Data: Kept by analytics providers for up to 14 months.
  • Cookies: Consent and language cookies expire after 1 year.

We delete data when no longer needed, unless required by law.

7\. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: See what information we have about you.
  • Correct: Fix incorrect information.
  • Delete: Remove your information (e.g., email, application data).
  • Limit: Restrict how we use your information.
  • Transfer: Get your information in a usable format.
  • Object: Challenge how we use your information.
  • Withdraw Consent: Stop analytics or newsletters.

Email [email protected] to exercise these rights, and we’ll respond within 30 days, as required by GDPR. Unsubscribe from newsletters via email links. Clear browser cookies to stop analytics. You can also contact your local data protection authority.

8\. Keeping Your Information Safe

We use secure systems for sign-ins, payments, and website use to comply with data protection standards. We recommend keeping your device secure, as browser-stored data is not encrypted. Contact us for details about our security measures.

9\. Children’s Privacy

Our services are for users 13+ (18+ for purchases), in compliance with COPPA. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Contact [email protected] to report concerns.

10\. Third-Party Links

Our website links to other sites (e.g., Stripe, filmmaker profiles). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Check their policies, such as Stripe’s Privacy Policy, for compliance details.

11\. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to maintain compliance with applicable laws. Changes will be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date. Major changes will be shared via email (if provided) or a website notice.

12\. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

Email: [email protected]