Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to ECODATA ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Economic Data platform.

By accessing or using ECODATA, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the platform.

1. Information We Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• •Account Management: Create and manage your user account, authenticate logins, and maintain your membership tier
• •Service Delivery: Provide access to economic data, process data exports, and deliver the features associated with your membership tier
• •Payment Processing: Process subscription payments through VNPay and manage billing information
• •Communications: Send service-related notifications, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support
• •Platform Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features, improve user experience, and develop new functionality
• •Security: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
• •Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• •Service Providers: With VNPay for payment processing and Google for OAuth authentication (if you choose this option)
• •Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• •Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
• •Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets, with prior notice to affected users

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• •Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS protocols
• •Secure password hashing using bcrypt algorithms
• •JWT-based authentication with secure token management
• •Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• •Access controls and role-based permissions (Admin/User)
• •Secure hosting infrastructure on VPS with Docker containers

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request account deletion at any time by contacting us. After account deletion, we will remove or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, financial records).

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• •Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• •Correction: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information through your account settings
• •Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated personal data
• •Objection: Object to processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
• •Portability: Request export of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

7. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with the following third-party services:

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  VNPay Payment Gateway: For processing subscription payments. VNPay's privacy policy governs how they handle your payment information.
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  Google OAuth: For optional social login. Google's privacy policy applies to information collected through this service.
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  Data Source APIs: We access public data from World Bank, IMF, OECD, FRED, UN, WTO, FAO, ILO, BIS, GSO Vietnam, and other sources. We do not share your personal information with these data providers.

8. International Users

ECODATA is hosted in Vietnam. If you are accessing our platform from outside Vietnam, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Vietnam where our servers are located. By using our platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to Vietnam and agree that Vietnamese law will govern this Privacy Policy and any disputes.

9. Children's Privacy

ECODATA is designed for academic researchers and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the platform after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.