Overview
At Adopted.com, privacy, data security, and user autonomy are foundational to our mission. This page explains:
- How we protect user data
- The systems and technologies we use
- What choices users have
- Who we are and why we're qualified to run this registry
This framework augments our main Privacy Policy and addresses data protection with specific, verifiable detail.
Compliance With Data Privacy Laws
Adopted.com is committed to compliance with applicable global privacy standards, including:
- GDPR (European Union) - we respect data subject rights including access, correction, erasure, and data portability.
- CCPA / CPRA (California, USA) - we honor consumer rights for access, deletion, and opt-out of sale/use of personal information.
- PIPEDA (Canada) - we adhere to principles of consent, minimal collection, and safeguards.
Users can exercise their rights at any time through our Support contact
Data Encryption and Security Measures
We protect data in transit and at rest using industry-standard technologies and processes:
- Transport Encryption (TLS/HTTPS)
All data transmitted to and from Adopted.com is encrypted using TLS 1.2+. - Encryption at Rest
Stored user data is encrypted with AES-256 or equivalent algorithms. - Secure Infrastructure
Our platform is hosted on leading cloud infrastructure with:
- Regular security audits
- Secure firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Hardening according to best practices
- Access Controls
User data access is limited to authorized personnel with role-based controls. - Logging and Monitoring
We monitor systems for unauthorized access and retain logs to support incident response. - Routine Vulnerability Testing
We conduct internal security assessments and engage third-party penetration testing periodically.
Data Minimization and Purpose Limitation
We collect only the data necessary to provide registry services and do not:
- Sell personal information
- Use sensitive data beyond core service delivery
- Retain data longer than required for legitimate purposes
User Control and Confidentiality Options
Adopted.com empowers users to manage their data:
To exercise these options, contact Support by clicking the Support link at the bottom of any page (except cookie preferences, which you can adjust anytime via the cookie banner).
- Account Controls
Users can review, edit, or delete account data. - Opt-Out Tools
You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings banner on our site, or unsubscribe from communications using the link in any email. - Confidentiality Settings
Where applicable, users can define visibility or access preferences for their registry information. - Right to Erasure / Portability
Users can request deletion or export of data at any time.
Verifiable Credentials - Who We Are
Adopted.com is operated by a team with experience in:
- Adoption reunion advocacy
- Online privacy best practices
- Secure web application development
Leadership Profile Highlights
- Founder & CEO: Katharine Wall - 20+ years in adoption reunion services and digital platform strategy
- Operations Coordinator / CTO: Kundan Singh Choudan - Expertise in secure application engineering, cloud architecture, and data protection
- Hosting Director: Saurabh Sethi – Cloud and hosting specialist, AWS & GCP Solution Architect certified.
- Compliance Director: Patrick Day - Cybersecurity and compliance professional with experience in security governance, audit, risk, and compliance frameworks, holding certifications including CISSP, CISA, and CDPSE.
Transparency and Accountability
We commit to:
- Promptly updating this framework as practices evolve
- Notifying Users of significant changes
- Publishing clear points of contact for privacy questions
Contact & Support
For privacy inquiries, data requests, or security questions please click on the Support link from any page of the site.
Registered Office:
Adopted Innovations Inc.
11407 SW Amu St
Suite #M5291
Tualatin, OR 97062
USA
[email protected]
786-490-2222
