Fundamental Principle
You own all data you upload to this platform. MySovereignty Digital NZ operates solely as a data processor providing technical services. We claim no ownership rights over your family's information, stories, photos, or any other content.
Your Rights as Data Owner
- Right to Access: Request and receive copies of all your data at any time
- Right to Rectification: Correct or update any information
- Right to Erasure: Delete any or all of your data permanently
- Right to Data Portability: Export your data in standard formats
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is used
- Right to Object: Opt-out of any data processing
- Rights Related to Automated Processing: Control over AI and algorithmic processing
Data Controller vs. Data Processor
You (Data Controller)
- Determine what data to collect
- Decide who has access
- Set privacy levels
- Control data retention
- Make all data decisions
We (Data Processor)
- Provide technical infrastructure
- Ensure security measures
- Process data per your instructions
- Maintain platform availability
- Never use data for our purposes
Legal Framework
This data ownership model complies with:
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- New Zealand Privacy Act 2020
- UK GDPR
- International data protection standards
What This Means in Practice
Export Anytime
Download all your data in standard formats (JSON, CSV, PDF) with one click
Delete Permanently
Remove any content immediately with no recovery period unless you request it
No Vendor Lock-in
Move to another platform anytime with all your data intact
Family Control
Your family administrators have full control over all family data
Data Processing Details
We process your data only to provide the services you request:
- Secure storage and backup
- AI-assisted organization (only if enabled)
- Sharing with your designated family members
- Search and retrieval functionality
- Media enhancement (only if requested)
We never share your data with external parties, advertisers, or data brokers.
How to Exercise Your Rights
- Through Your Portal: Most rights can be exercised directly through your admin dashboard
- Contact Support: Email privacy@mysovereignty.digital for assistance
- Response Time: We respond to all requests within 30 days as required by law
- No Fees: Exercising your data rights is always free
Transparency Commitments
- Annual transparency reports on data requests
- Clear notification of any legal requirements for data disclosure
- Open source security audit results
- Public documentation of all data processes
Data Protection Contact
Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@mysovereignty.digital
Mail: MySovereignty Digital NZ
PO Box [Number]
Auckland, New Zealand
Last Updated: July 6, 2025
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