Privacy Policy

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KNYT Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to KNYT (“we,” “our,” or “us”), a digital platform operated by KNYT, Inc. designed to create a trusted space for the establishment of meaningful business connections through curated referrals and credible endorsements. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, application, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and the accompanying Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal and usage data to provide and improve the Service.

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Registration and Personal Data: Information that identifies you as an individual or business, such as:
  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Account login credentials
  • Billing details
• Solution Seeker Data: Information such as:
  • Requests for referrals or information
  • Connections to Curators
  • Connections to Artisans
• Curator or Artisan API Access: If you connect your business website, we access authorized data such as:
  • Business name
  • Listings, descriptions, tags, and product or service categories
  • Performance metrics
• Support & Feedback: Communications, support tickets, or survey responses

b. Automatically Collected Information: Such as Usage and Technical Data

• Device type, browser, operating system
• IP address, geographic location (general)
• Pages visited, features used, session duration
• Referring URLs or campaigns (for marketing analysis)

c. Third-Party Data

If you connect with third-party services for content generation, authentication, payments, or the like, we may collect metadata or analytics from such services, including:

• User ID or profile info from the third-party service
• Any authorized content or metadata shared with us
• Google Analytics
• Stripe (if payment is processed via our platform)

We do not access or store your third-party passwords.

d. Generated Content Data

For subscribed and logged-in users, we store input and output content (e.g., prompts and generated results) temporarily to enable session continuity and user history functionality.

We process your personal data and information we collect only when we have a lawful basis, including:

• Consent (e.g., when you subscribe or opt-in to marketing)
• Contractual necessity (e.g., to provide you with the Service)
• Legal obligation (e.g., tax compliance)
• Legitimate interest, balanced against your privacy rights (e.g., for analytics or fraud prevention)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create, maintain, and secure your user account
• Provide and manage the Service
• Process payments and send transaction confirmations
• Communicate with you (e.g., customer service, updates)
• Analyze usage to improve service performance and features
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
• Authenticate your account
• Respond to your questions or support requests
• Monitor platform performance and improve user experience
• Send service-related updates or (with consent) promotional materials
• Comply with legal or contractual obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, We may sell your data in connection with any merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially the assets of KNYT, Inc. or any subsidiary or successor interest thereto.

See also the accompanying Cookie Policy at the end of this Privacy Policy.

4. Sharing Your Information

We only share your information under the following circumstances:

a. With Your Consent

If you explicitly authorize a third-party integration (e.g., email automation), we may share personal or other data per your instructions.

b. Service Providers

We engage third-party providers to help operate our Service, such as:

• Stripe for secure payment processing
• Supabase for hosting and data storage
• OpenAI for content generation
• Email and cloud services providers

All vendors are contractually obligated to protect your data and process it only as instructed.

c. Legal Compliance

We may disclose your data if required to do so by law, subpoena, or court order, or if reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders
• Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements
• Protect the rights, safety, or property of Optsy, users, or others
• Protect legal rights or investigate fraud or abuse

d. Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

a. Access and Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

b. Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

c. Deletion: Request erasure of your data, subject to legal and operational retention requirements.

d. Opt-Out

• Marketing Communications: You can opt-out at any time using the “unsubscribe” link.
• Data Sharing (California residents): We honor “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” requests as required by CCPA/CPRA.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us (see Section 10).

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards including:

• TLS encryption for data in transit
• Secure data hosting with firewalls and access controls
• Regular vulnerability testing and audit logging

While we take security seriously, no system is impenetrable. Please use strong passwords and notify us of any suspicious activity. If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy or the privacy of your data, contact us at privacy@knytwork.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for:

• The purposes described in this Policy
• Legal or regulatory compliance (e.g., tax laws)
• Security and fraud detection
• User-requested data history (e.g., content generation)

By default, generated content data is stored temporarily (e.g., up to 20 records), except for administrative users who may retain data longer for operational needs.

You may request account deletion at any time. To do so, contact us at support@knytwork.com.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Port your data to another service

You can exercise your rights by contacting us at the address below. We may verify your identity before fulfilling your request. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and CPRA.

9. International Users

If you are located outside the United States (e.g., in the EU/UK), your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions. We ensure that such transfers are protected by:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy decisions where applicable

10. Children’s Privacy

KNYT is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us at privacy@knytwork.com and we will take prompt steps to delete it.

11. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption (in transit and at rest)
• Role-based access controls
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular system monitoring

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to take your own precautions (e.g., using strong passwords and logging out after use).

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

KNYT, Inc.
Email: privacy@knytwork.com   
Website: knytwork.com 
Mailing Address: KNYT, Inc
11911 San Vicente Blvd. Suite 390

Los Angeles, CA 90049
support@knytwork.com 

Ph: _________________

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or prominent notice on the Service. The updated version will be indicated by the "Effective Date" at the top.

Please review the policy regularly to stay informed.

14. KNYT COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: May 15, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how KNYT uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites or otherwise on the KNYT Platform. This policy is intended to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”).

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to recognize your browser, remember preferences, improve performance, and collect information about how visitors interact with the site.

1. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

We may use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic operation of the Platform and cannot be disabled. They enable features such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Analytics or Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Platform, such as which pages are visited and how users navigate the site. This information helps us improve Platform functionality and performance.

Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Platform to remember user preferences and settings, such as language preferences or saved choices.

Advertising or Marketing Cookies (if applicable)
These cookies may be used by us or third parties to deliver relevant advertising or measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

1. INFORMATION COLLECTED THROUGH COOKIES

Cookies may collect information such as:

• IP address
• browser type and device information
• pages visited and time spent on the Website
• referring website addresses
• general geographic location

This information may constitute “personal information” under California law.

1. SHARING OF INFORMATION

Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers that help us operate the Platform, such as analytics providers. These providers may collect information about your activity on the Platform consistent with their own privacy policies.

Under California law, some of these activities may be considered “sharing” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

1. YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California residents may have the right to:

• request access to personal information collected about them
• request deletion of personal information
• request correction of inaccurate personal information
• opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• limit the use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us as set forth above in paragraph 12.

You may also use browser-based controls or other mechanisms provided on the Platform to manage cookie preferences.

1. MANAGING COOKIE PREFERENCES

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality.

Where required by law, the Platform may also provide a cookie consent or preference management tool allowing you to control which categories of cookies are used.

1. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. At this time, our Platform does not respond differently to such signals unless required by applicable law.

1. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

WEBSITE COOKIE BANNER LANGUAGE (CPRA-COMPLIANT)

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze site traffic, and enhance your browsing experience. Some cookies may involve the sharing of personal information with third parties for analytics or advertising purposes.

You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences.

By clicking “Accept All,” you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy.

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COOKIE CONSENT TOOL / PREFERENCES LANGUAGE

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You may choose which types of cookies we use on this Website.

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Website to function and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with the Website so we can improve performance.

Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences and settings.

Marketing Cookies (if applicable)
Used to provide relevant advertising and measure marketing effectiveness.

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“DO NOT SELL OR SHARE MY PERSONAL INFORMATION” LINK TEXT

California residents may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information by clicking the link below:

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information