Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways when you use our platform:

Wallet Information

Wallet Address: Your Ethereum-compatible wallet address, which serves as your primary identifier on the platform
Transaction Signatures: We verify your wallet ownership through Sign-In with Ethereum (SIWE) signatures
Multiple Wallets: If you connect additional wallets, we store those addresses linked to your account

Profile Information (Optional)

Display Name: A username you choose to display
Email Address: If provided during registration (optional)
Profile Picture: Avatar image uploaded to IPFS
Social Links: Twitter and Telegram handles if you choose to add them

Automatically Collected Information

Session Data: IP address and user agent stored with authentication sessions for security purposes
Cookie Consent Records: Your cookie preferences and consent timestamp
Token Page Views: Aggregate view counts on token pages (not linked to individual users)

Blockchain Data (Public)

The following data is publicly available on the blockchain and indexed by our platform:

Token creation transactions and contract deployments
Trading activity on bonding curves (buys/sells)
Wallet addresses involved in transactions
Token holder balances and transaction history

Note: This data exists on public blockchains regardless of our platform. We merely index and display it for convenience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Authentication: To verify your identity and provide secure access to your account
Platform Operations: To display your profile, tokens you've created, and trading activity
Notifications: To send you alerts about followers, token launches, and other platform activity (automatically deleted after 30 days)
Social Features: To enable following other users and building community connections
Ratings & Reviews: To display creator and token ratings from the community
Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and respond to legal requests

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

PRIVACY BY DESIGN: We intentionally minimize data collection. The following data is NOT collected or stored:

Private keys or seed phrases (never shared with us)
Detailed browsing history or page-by-page tracking
Personal identification documents (we do not perform KYC)
Financial account information (bank accounts, credit cards)
Location data beyond what's derivable from IP address
Biometric data
Data from third-party social media accounts (beyond links you provide)

4. Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored as follows:

Data Type	Storage	Retention
Wallet Address	PostgreSQL Database	Until account deletion
Profile Data	PostgreSQL Database	Until account deletion
Avatar/Logo Images	IPFS (Decentralized)	Indefinite (immutable)
Session Data	PostgreSQL Database	Session duration
Cookie Consent	Browser + Database	1 year
Notifications	PostgreSQL Database	30 days (auto-deleted)
Blockchain Data	PostgreSQL (indexed)	Indefinite (public data)

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to operate our platform. Our cookie usage is governed by your consent preferences:

Necessary Cookies: Required for authentication and security (always active)
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (optional)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand platform usage (optional)
Marketing Cookies: Enable relevant advertising (optional)

For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

IPFS (via Pinata)

Decentralized file storage for token logos and user avatars. Files uploaded to IPFS are publicly accessible and immutable.

WalletConnect (Reown)

Wallet connection service for linking your crypto wallet. See WalletConnect Privacy Policy.

Blockchain RPCs

We connect to blockchain networks to read and submit transactions. Your wallet address and transaction data are transmitted to these networks.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Public Profile Data: Your username, avatar, and wallet address are publicly visible to other users
Blockchain Transactions: All blockchain activity is inherently public
Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or government request
Safety: To protect against fraud, security threats, or to enforce our Terms of Service
Service Providers: With third-party services that help operate our platform (listed above)

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Right to Access

You can view your profile data at any time through your account settings.

Right to Correction

You can update your profile information at any time through your account settings.

Right to Deletion

You can request deletion of your account. This will anonymize your profile data (name, email, avatar, social links). Note that your wallet address and on-chain transaction history cannot be deleted as they exist on public blockchains.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can change your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings. You can also disconnect your wallet to stop using the platform.

9. GDPR Compliance (EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal Basis: We process your data based on consent (cookies), contract performance (platform services), and legitimate interests (security)
Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
Right to Object: You may object to certain processing activities
Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

10. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: You can request information about what personal data we collect and how it's used
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal data
Right to Opt-Out: We do NOT sell personal data, so no opt-out is necessary
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transmission
Secure session management with cryptographic tokens
Database access controls and authentication
Regular security reviews and updates
No storage of private keys or seed phrases (impossible to compromise)

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

13. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally, including standard contractual clauses where required.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, providing additional notice. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through our official community channels. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

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