Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9/28/2025

1. Introduction

Common Ad Network ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our ad exchange platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

  • Email address and profile information
  • Company website and profile picture
  • Authentication tokens and session data

2.2 Usage Data

  • Ad performance metrics and analytics
  • Click-through rates and engagement data
  • Karma earning and spending history
  • Social feed posts and interactions

2.3 Technical Data

  • IP addresses for fraud detection and geolocation
  • Browser type, device information, and user agent
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Server logs and error reporting data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our ad exchange services
  • Process karma transactions and manage user accounts
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent clicks and abuse
  • Generate analytics and performance reports
  • Facilitate social interactions within the platform
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
  • Improve our services and user experience

4. Fraud Detection and Security

To maintain the integrity of our karma system and prevent fraudulent activity, we:

  • Track IP addresses to limit one valid click per ad/IP per day
  • Use geolocation services to verify click authenticity
  • Monitor user behavior patterns for suspicious activity
  • Implement automated fraud detection algorithms

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data:

  • With service providers who assist in operating our platform
  • When required by law or to protect our legal rights
  • In anonymized, aggregated form for analytics purposes
  • With your consent or at your direction

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account data is deleted upon account termination, though some anonymized data may be retained for analytics.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and review your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Object to certain processing of your information
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain user sessions and authentication
  • Track ad performance and user interactions
  • Prevent fraud and improve security
  • Analyze platform usage and optimize performance

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes and post the updated policy with a new effective date.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our support channels.