Digital Freedom Alliance (DFA) Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Mon 5 Jan 2026
Website: https://digitalfreedomalliance.net
1. Our Commitment to Privacy
At Digital Freedom Alliance, privacy is a core value. We prioritise minimal data collection and respect your right to access information freely and securely. Our platform is designed to provide transparency and control over your personal data, whether you are a visitor, member, or project participant.
2. Privacy for General Visitors
Visitors to the DFA website who browse information without registering or interacting beyond viewing content are subject to minimal data collection.
- We do not collect personal information such as your name, email, IP address for tracking, location, or device data.
- We do not use third-party analytics tools, advertising cookies, or hidden trackers.
- Basic session cookies may be used solely to maintain site functionality (e.g., navigation, security) but are anonymous and short-lived.
- External links or embedded content may collect data independently; please review their privacy policies separately.
3. Privacy for DFA PMA Members
Members of the Digital Freedom Alliance who are part of the Private Members Association (PMA) are governed by the PMA’s Membership Agreement and Privacy Policies. These agreements supersede this policy with respect to member data and privacy.
4. Privacy for Project Repositories
Projects hosted within the DFA network may collect and manage data independently.
- Each project may have its own privacy policies and data handling practices.
- If a project does not provide a specific privacy policy, the default DFA Privacy Policy applies.
- DFA is not responsible for data collected or processed by individual projects.
- Users engaging with projects should review project-specific privacy terms where available.
5. Data Retention and Access
- For visitors, no personal data is retained beyond session cookies necessary for site operation.
- For members, personal data is retained as long as membership is active or as required by law.
- Members may request access to their data, corrections, or deletion at any time.
- Requests can be made via encrypted messaging, support forms, or email.
6. Your Rights
- You have the right to use our services anonymously or under a pseudonym where possible.
- You may request access to any personal data we hold about you.
- You may request deletion or correction of your personal data.
- We respect privacy by design and by default.
7. No Surveillance, No Backdoors
- DFA does not share personal data with advertisers or third-party marketers.
- We do not comply with warrantless data demands or build hidden logging tools.
- In the event of lawful requests, we disclose only data we hold, which is minimal.
8. Cookies and Session Data
- We use only essential cookies to maintain site functionality and security.
- Cookies are anonymous, short-lived, and not used for tracking or advertising.
- No behavioral analytics or third-party tracking cookies are used.
9. Embedded Content and External Links
- The Site may include embedded content or links to external sites.
- These external sites have their own privacy policies and data practices.
- We encourage you to review those policies before interacting with external content.
10. International Privacy Standards
- DFA adheres to international privacy principles, including GDPR.
- Residents of jurisdictions with privacy laws may exercise their rights to access, correct, or delete personal data.
- Due to minimal data collection, we typically hold very limited personal information.
11. Policy Updates
- We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
- Updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
For privacy inquiries, data access requests, or concerns, please contact us securely via: