# Data Protection and User Privacy ***Protecting user data and ensuring privacy is a top priority for Cortux:*** * **GDPR Compliance:** Cortux complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to protect the personal data of users in the European Union. This includes obtaining explicit consent for data collection, allowing users to access and delete their data, and ensuring that data is processed lawfully and transparently. * **Data Encryption and Security:** All user data on the Cortux platform is encrypted both in transit and at rest, using advanced encryption standards. The platform also employs multi-factor authentication and other security measures to safeguard user accounts and data against unauthorized access. * **Privacy by Design:** Cortux is built with privacy in mind, ensuring that user data is only collected and used for essential purposes. The platform minimizes data collection and anonymizes data wherever possible, reducing the risk of data breaches and protecting user privacy. {% hint style="info" %} Through comprehensive legal, regulatory, and privacy measures, Cortux aims to build trust with its users and create a secure, compliant environment for its DeFi and e-commerce operations. {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.cortux.net/cortux-docs/regulatory-and-compliance/data-protection-and-user-privacy.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.