MANOLIN

Manolin Defense, LLC ("Manolin Defense," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://manolin.us/, including any associated domains that redirect to it (collectively, the "Site"). This Privacy Policy governs all user interactions with the Site, including but not limited to browsing, form submissions, and data collection. We rely entirely on third-party platforms and services for all Site operations, including hosting, data collection, security, and compliance. We have limited knowledge of or control over these third parties’ data practices. To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for any actions, omissions, violations, or non-compliance by these third parties.

We collect information to provide our services and comply with legal obligations, as managed by third-party platforms. We do not have direct knowledge of all data collected by these third parties.

• General Contact Form: Through the form at https://manolin.us/contact, we collect:
  • Name
  • Rank (if applicable)
  • Government Agency (if applicable)
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Message Content
• DCMA Compliance Submission Form: Through the form at https://manolin.us/dcma-contact, we collect:
  • Name
  • Organization
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Infringement Details
• Additional Information: We also collect any other information that one chooses to provide through these forms, such as additional details included in the Message Content or Infringement Details.

• Usage Data: Our third-party hosting provider may collect data such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, geolocation, pages visited, timestamps, or other identifiers and analytics data for security, traffic analysis, or Site optimization. You may decline cookies via the Site’s cookie pop-up to limit non-essential tracking, though essential data collection (e.g., server logs) may continue. We do not have direct knowledge of or control over these practices. To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for our hosting provider’s data collection, use, or handling of your preferences.
• Google reCAPTCHA: The Site uses Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam and abuse. Your interactions with reCAPTCHA are subject to Google’s Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and Terms of Service (https://policies.google.com/terms), over which we have no control.

We use your information solely for limited purposes, as facilitated by third-party platforms:

• To respond to inquiries or process DMCA submissions.
• To maintain and secure the Site, as managed by our third-party hosting provider.
• To comply with legal obligations, such as intellectual property laws, to the extent handled by third parties.
• To analyze Site performance using aggregated or anonymized data, as provided by our hosting provider.

Third parties may use data for their own purposes, such as platform analytics or service improvement, over which we have no control. We do not use your information for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for any misuse or unauthorized use of data by third parties.

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies, managed by our third-party hosting provider, for functionality, security, traffic analysis, and Site optimization. A cookie pop-up notifies you that “This website uses cookies. We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data,” with options to accept or decline. Accepting permits non-essential tracking and data aggregation for analytics; declining limits such tracking and prevents sharing of personal information for analytics purposes, though essential cookies (e.g., for reCAPTCHA or Site functionality) and server-side data collection may continue. The effectiveness of the opt-out depends on our hosting provider’s systems, and we are not responsible for any continued tracking. Cookie functionality is managed by our hosting provider, and we are not responsible for browser-based disabling outcomes. We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling, nor do we sell personal information. We have no direct control over or knowledge of third-party cookie practices. To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for our hosting provider’s or other third parties’ cookie management, consent processes, or failures to honor your opt-out preferences.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information except in limited circumstances, as managed by third parties:

• Service Providers: With providers like Google (for reCAPTCHA), who are contractually obligated to protect data, though we do not control their compliance.
• Legal Obligations: When required by law, such as in response to a valid court order or government request, as handled by third parties where applicable.
• Protection of Rights: To defend our legal rights, property, or safety, or that of others, including DMCA claims.
• Aggregated Data: In anonymized or aggregated form for analytics, as provided by our hosting provider.

Third parties may share data with their subcontractors or affiliates for operational purposes, over which we have no control. We have no knowledge of or control over all third-party sharing practices. To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for any unauthorized sharing, disclosures, or breaches by third parties.

We rely on our third-party hosting provider’s security measures, which may include encryption (e.g., HTTPS), malware scanning, or firewalls, to protect your information. No system is infallible, and we depend entirely on our hosting provider to detect, manage, and report data breaches. We have no independent obligation to detect or report breaches, relying entirely on our hosting provider. In the event of a breach, notifications will be addressed by us or our hosting provider in accordance with applicable legal requirements. To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for any delays, failures, or omissions by our hosting provider or other third parties in securing data or reporting breaches.

The Site is hosted and built using a third-party hosting and website creation platform. We rely entirely on this platform’s infrastructure, security, data management, cookie consent, and compliance mechanisms. To the extent permitted by law, any violations of this Privacy Policy, failures to comply with laws, breaches of security, data protection issues, or other operational failures directly resulting from the third-party platform’s actions or omissions are the responsibility of the third-party platform, not Manolin Defense, LLC. We have limited capacity to monitor or control the platform’s practices but take reasonable steps to select a reputable provider.

Data retention is managed by our third-party hosting provider for periods determined based on operational and legal requirements, including:

• Contact form data, as needed for communications or legal purposes.
• DMCA submission data, as needed for intellectual property compliance.
• Usage data, as needed for security and analytics, then anonymized or deleted.

We have no direct control over or knowledge of retention practices. Data is deleted or anonymized when no longer needed, as determined by our hosting provider, unless legal obligations require extended retention. To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for any failures by our hosting provider to manage data retention appropriately.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain privacy rights under applicable laws, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to opt out of data sales (which we do not perform). To submit such requests, use the general contact form at https://manolin.us/contact or, for DMCA-related requests, the DMCA contact form at https://manolin.us/dcma-contact. Requests are forwarded to our hosting provider for processing, with no guarantee of fulfillment due to third-party limitations, and will be handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements. We rely on our hosting provider’s systems to process requests, and we are not responsible for their delays or failures, to the extent permitted by law.

The Site is hosted in the United States by our third-party hosting provider. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your data will be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We rely on our hosting provider to implement safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses where required, to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer. We are not responsible for any failures by our hosting provider to implement such safeguards, to the extent permitted by law.

The Site includes Google reCAPTCHA, which is governed by Google’s privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party practices. We recommend reviewing their policies. The Site may contain other third-party links; we do not endorse or control their privacy practices. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any actions or omissions by these third parties.

The Site is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such data, we or our third-party hosting provider will promptly delete it. Contact us via https://manolin.us/contact if you believe we have collected children’s data. We are not responsible for any failures by our hosting provider to detect or delete such data, to the extent permitted by law.

We do not use non-essential tracking on the Site and, where supported by your browser, we honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals by disabling any applicable tracking within our control. Declining cookies via the Site’s cookie pop-up aligns with DNT preferences to limit non-essential tracking. However, third parties, such as our hosting provider or services like Google reCAPTCHA, may use tracking technologies that do not honor DNT signals or cookie opt-outs due to their independent systems and practices. To the extent permitted by law, Manolin Defense, LLC is not responsible for any tracking conducted by third parties or their failure to honor DNT signals or cookie preferences, as we have no capacity to monitor or enforce their practices.

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, operational, or security changes, as determined by us or our third-party hosting provider. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Significant changes will be communicated via a prominent Site notice, where feasible, subject to our hosting provider’s systems. We are not responsible for any failures by our hosting provider to display or communicate updates, to the extent permitted by law.

For questions, concerns, or to submit requests, contact us:

• General Inquiries: Use the contact form at https://manolin.us/contact.
• DMCA Inquiries/Requests: Use the DMCA contact form at https://manolin.us/dcma-contact.

Users should expect responses from our hosting provider, as applicable, and we are not liable for non-responses. Responses to inquiries will be handled by us or our third-party hosting provider as feasible, subject to legal requirements. We are not responsible for delays or failures by our hosting provider in processing inquiries, to the extent permitted by law. For complaints, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

Manolin Defense, LLC relies entirely on third-party platforms and services for all aspects of Site operation, including but not limited to hosting, security, data management, cookie consent processes, tracking, and compliance with legal obligations. This includes but is not limited to any failure to meet statutory privacy obligations due to third-party actions or systems. To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for any actions, omissions, violations, breaches, or failures by these third parties, including but not limited to security incidents, data request processing, cookie management, tracking practices, or non-compliance with applicable laws. We take reasonable steps to select reputable providers but have limited capacity to monitor or control their practices.

The Site’s operations, including data collection, storage, processing, and compliance with legal obligations, are managed by third-party platforms and services over which we have no direct control or knowledge. We make no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding the accuracy, security, privacy, or legal compliance of these third-party practices, including but not limited to data collection, tracking, security measures, or adherence to applicable laws. To the extent permitted by law, Manolin Defense, LLC disclaims all liability for any issues, risks, or damages arising from the use of the Site, as these are handled by third parties, and users assume all associated risks.

For additional terms governing the use of the Site, including limitations of liability and other non-privacy-related matters, please review our legal disclaimer at https://manolin.us/legal-disclaimer. To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for any issues addressed in the legal disclaimer that arise from third-party actions or omissions.

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the federal or state courts of Delaware.