Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 17, 2025

Z Squared Inc. (“Z Squared,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a digital asset mining and services company based in South Carolina, USA, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information through our website (https://zsquaredinc.com) and related online services (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are effective immediately upon posting, with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly. Significant changes will be communicated prominently. Please review this policy regularly.

1. What is Personal Information?

“Personal Information” refers to any information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you, whether alone or in combination with other data. It does not include anonymized or aggregated data that cannot be linked to an individual.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We collect only the Personal Information necessary to provide our Services and enhance your experience. This may include:

  • Contact Information: Name and email address.
  • Technical Information: IP address.
  • Social Media Information: Information you provide through our social media accounts (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn), such as your profile details or web address.
  • Log Data: Information automatically collected in log files, as described in the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section.

We do not collect Personal Information via cookies unless explicitly provided by you.

3. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect Personal Information through:

  • Forms: When you subscribe to our Services or complete online forms.
  • Direct Communication: When you contact us via email or social media.
  • Social Media Interactions: When you engage with our social media accounts.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) collect non-identifying data to analyze trends, administer the website, and improve user experience. These cookies are managed by third-party providers, and their duration is determined by those providers.

4. Third-Party Data Sources

We currently receive data from Google Analytics to analyze website performance. As we integrate additional providers, we will update this section. We do not use automated decision-making processes.

5. How We Use Your Personal Information

We process Personal Information for the following purposes, based on applicable legal grounds:

  • Consent: For direct marketing communications, which you may opt out of at any time by emailing.
  • Legitimate Interests: To send relevant information about our Services to clients, prospective clients, business affiliates, employees, or website visitors.
  • Contract Performance: To fulfill our obligations to clients, suppliers, employees, or business affiliates.
  • Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements, respond to data subject rights requests, comply with financial reporting obligations, or address legal processes (e.g., subpoenas).

We may also use Personal Information to:

  • Administer and operate the website.
  • Send requested newsletters or communications.
  • Inform you about products, promotions, or services.
  • Respond to your feedback, comments, or customer service inquiries.

6. Sharing Your Personal Information

We do not share your Personal Information with third parties except in the following cases:

  • With Your Consent: We will share your information with third parties (e.g., outside Google or Mailchimp) only with your explicit consent.
  • External Processing: Trusted affiliates or service providers may process your information on our behalf, following our instructions and adhering to strict confidentiality and security standards (e.g., for customer support).
  • Legal Requirements: We may share information if we believe in good faith that it is necessary to:
    • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
    • Enforce our Terms of Service or investigate violations.
    • Address fraud, security, or technical issues.
    • Protect the rights, property, or safety of Z Squared, our users, or the public.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, we will ensure the confidentiality of your Personal Information and notify you before any transfer or application of a different privacy policy.

7. Data Protection Officer and GDPR Compliance

Our General Counsel serves as our Data Protection Officer (DPO). For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by implementing measures for security, access, rectification, erasure, portability, and onward transfer of Personal Information. We conduct periodic risk assessments and respond to data subject requests promptly. In case of a data breach, we will notify relevant authorities and affected individuals within GDPR timeframes.

Contact our DPO for GDPR-related inquiries.

8. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Civil Code Sec. 1798.83, including:

  • Right to Know: Request information about the Personal Information we collect, use, or disclose, including disclosures to third parties for direct marketing (once per year).
  • Right to Access, Portability, and Deletion: Request access to, portability of, or deletion of your Personal Information.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@zsquaredinc.com. We comply with all applicable CCPA requirements.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and password-protected storage, to safeguard your Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to Personal Information is restricted to authorized IT team managers or executives.

10. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your Personal Information at any time by contacting us.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites with different privacy practices. We are not responsible for the content, use, or privacy policies of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy statements before providing any information.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from minors. If you are under 18, please do not provide any Personal Information.

13. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to your Personal Information and details about how we process it.
  • Request rectification, restriction, or deletion of your Personal Information.
  • Withdraw consent for processing (where applicable) by emailing info@zsquaredinc.com.

We will respond to requests within 30 days, subject to legal requirements. Personal Information processed on behalf of subscribers will be retained as needed to provide Services, unless deletion is requested.

14. Contact Us

For questions, comments, or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: info@zsquaredinc.com
Address: Z Squared Inc., South Carolina, USA