Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pepe World. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection when you visit our website dedicated to meme culture, internet art, and the Pepe community.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Email addresses when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• Names and usernames when you create an account or leave comments
• Contact information when you reach out to us directly
• User-generated content such as comments, submissions, or fan art uploads

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP addresses and device identifiers
• Browser type and version
• Operating system information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring websites and search terms used
• Device and screen resolution information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website content about meme culture and internet art
• To send newsletters and updates about new content, including weekly meme collections
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior patterns
• To prevent fraud and ensure website security
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services and Analytics

We use third-party services to enhance our website functionality:

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

7. Data Security and Retention

7.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

7.2 Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriptions are kept until you unsubscribe, and website analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Information

12. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws. You can contact your local data protection authority or the authority in the country where our main establishment is located.