Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Knights Vanguard ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or apply for membership in The Order.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and email address (when registering interest, applying for membership, or contacting us)
• Professional background and biographical information (provided as part of a membership application)
• X (Twitter) handles or other social profile information (optional, if provided)
• Any messages or communications you send to us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is used for analytics and to improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Evaluate membership applications and manage the admission process
• Notify registered candidates when The Trial becomes available
• Communicate with members about The Order, governance decisions, and events
• Improve and maintain our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and protect the security of The Order

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., form processing, hosting)
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Other members only to the extent necessary for governance and community operations, with appropriate protections in place

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. Application data is treated as confidential and accessible only to those within The Order who have a legitimate need to review it. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us through our official channels on X at @KnightsVanguard.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. For details about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as X). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our official channels on X (Twitter) at @KnightsVanguard.