Data Export (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access and export your personal data. This guide explains how to exercise these rights.

Your Data Rights

As a Hello World DAO member, you have the right to:

Right	Description
Access	See what personal data we hold about you
Export	Download a copy of your data
Rectification	Correct inaccurate data
Erasure	Request deletion of your data
Portability	Receive data in a machine-readable format

What Data We Store

Personal Information

• Email address
• First and last name
• Join date
• KYC verification status (not the documents themselves)
• Marketing consent preferences

Membership Data

• Member ID
• Membership NFT information
• Membership status and history
• Payment history (transaction records, not full card details)

Activity Data

• Voting history (which proposals you voted on, how you voted)
• Login history
• Account changes

On-Chain Data

Some data is stored on the blockchain:

• Your Membership NFT
• Voting records
• Governance participation

INFO

Blockchain data is permanent and cannot be deleted. However, it is pseudonymous and not directly linked to your personal identity.

Exporting Your Data

Step 1: Access Account Settings

1. Log in to helloworlddao.com
2. Click your profile icon
3. Select Settings
4. Navigate to Privacy or Data Export

Step 2: Request Export

1. Click Export My Data
2. Select what data to include:
   • Personal information
   • Membership data
   • Activity data
   • All data
3. Click Generate Export

Step 3: Download Your Data

1. Processing may take a few minutes
2. You'll receive an email when ready
3. Click the download link (expires in 24 hours)
4. Save the file to your device

Export Format

Your data is provided as:

• JSON format - Machine-readable structured data
• PDF summary - Human-readable document

Understanding Your Export

Personal Information Section

{
  "email": "your.email@example.com",
  "first_name": "John",
  "last_name": "Doe",
  "created_at": "2024-03-15T10:30:00Z",
  "verified": true,
  "gdpr_marketing_consent": true
}

Membership Section

{
  "member_id": "HW-12345",
  "membership_nft": "abc123...",
  "status": "active",
  "join_date": "2024-03-15",
  "expiration_date": "2024-12-31"
}

Activity Section

{
  "votes": [
    {
      "proposal_id": "prop-001",
      "vote": "for",
      "timestamp": "2024-04-01T14:00:00Z"
    }
  ],
  "logins": [...]
}

Correcting Your Data

If any personal data is incorrect:

1. Go to Account Settings
2. Navigate to Profile
3. Update the incorrect information
4. Save changes

For data you cannot edit yourself, contact support@helloworlddao.com.

Requesting Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal data:

1. Go to Account Settings
2. Navigate to Privacy
3. Click Request Data Deletion
4. Confirm your request

What Gets Deleted

• Email address (replaced with hash)
• Name
• Payment details
• Activity logs

What Cannot Be Deleted

• Blockchain records (Membership NFT, voting history)
• Anonymized aggregate data
• Data required for legal compliance

Deletion Timeline

• Request acknowledged within 48 hours
• Deletion completed within 30 days
• Confirmation email sent when complete

WARNING

Data deletion is permanent. You will lose access to your account and membership history.

Marketing Preferences

Managing Consent

1. Go to Account Settings
2. Navigate to Notifications or Privacy
3. Toggle marketing communications on/off
4. Save your preferences

What's Covered

• Newsletter emails
• Product updates
• Promotional content
• Survey invitations

What's Not Affected

Essential communications are always sent:

• Password reset emails
• Membership renewal reminders
• Security alerts
• Transaction confirmations

Data Security

Your data is protected by:

• Encryption: Personal data is encrypted at rest
• Access Controls: Limited employee access
• Audit Logging: All access is logged
• Secure Infrastructure: Hosted on Internet Computer

Questions About Your Data

Contact Our Data Protection Team

For questions about your personal data:

• Email: privacy@helloworlddao.com
• Subject: Include "GDPR Request" in the subject line
• Include: Your member ID and specific request

Response Time

We respond to all data requests within:

• Acknowledgment: 48 hours
• Completion: 30 days (as required by GDPR)

Related Topics

• Account Overview
• Privacy Policy
• FAQ