DOCUMENT REF: LEGAL-PRIV-2025-V1

Privacy Policy

This policy describes how DS Systems collects, uses, and protects your information.

1. Information Collection

CLAUSE 1.1: Minimal Data Collection

DS Systems operates on a data minimization principle. We collect only the information necessary to provide our services, including account credentials and transaction records for audit purposes.

CLAUSE 1.2: Ephemeral Processing

For ephemeral processing services (Utility Nodes), user-uploaded content is processed in temporary memory and automatically purged upon transaction completion. No backup of user content is retained.

2. Data Usage

Information collected is used solely to provide, maintain, and improve our services. We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit and AES-256 encryption for data at rest. Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

4. Third-Party Services

CLAUSE 4.1: Payment Processing

All financial transactions are handled by our Level 1 PCI-DSS certified payment processor (Tier-1 Gateway Partners). DS Systems does not store, process, or transmit full credit card numbers.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact our support team at privacy@dssystems.net.

6. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

Last Updated: January 2025