Privacy Policy

**Privacy Policy for TopNet**

**Last Updated:** July 2026


**1. Introduction**

TopNet ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Advanced Referral Management System (ARMS) and topnet.work. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy governs our data collection, processing, and usage practices, and is designed to comply with international regulations including GDPR (Europe) and CCPA (California).


**2. Information We Collect**

* **Personal Information:** Name, email address, phone number, professional title, and company details provided when creating digital business cards, interactive directories, or user profiles.

* **Usage & Interaction Data:** IP addresses, browser types, device information, and specific interaction data when users scan our NFC cards, QR codes, or click platform links.


**3. How We Use Your Information**

* To facilitate the Advanced Referral Management System (ARMS) and track closed-loop networking connections.

* To provide, operate, and maintain our digital business card and directory services.

* To communicate with you regarding platform updates, support, and administrative information.


**4. Information Sharing and Disclosure**

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting, email delivery, or analytics platforms) strictly for operating our services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.


**5. International Privacy Rights**

* **GDPR (European Economic Area):** Users have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of their personal information (Right to be Forgotten). Users can also object to processing, request data portability, or withdraw consent at any time.

* **CCPA/CPRA (California Residents):** Users have the right to know what personal data is collected, request its deletion, and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We confirm we do not "sell" personal information as defined by California law.


**6. Data Security and Retention**

We implement industry-standard administrative and technical security measures to protect your data. Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.


**7. Contact Us**

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data rights, please contact our support team at: mikek@topnetsupport.com