Last modified: June 5, 2024

(“Clash Node”, “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and shares data in connection with the Clash Node web application (app.clashnode.io), the website www.clashnode.io and all of our other properties, products and services (the “Services”). Your use of the Services is subject to this Policy as well as our Terms of Service.

High Level Summary

Clash Node is a platform that operates https://clashnode.app/, among other products and services. The Clash Node Protocol is a set of censorship-resistant smart contracts deployed on various Layer 1 and Layer 2 chains. It is not governed by Clash Node.

Clash Node does not collect and store personal data, such as first name, last name, home address, date of birth, e-mail address or IP address, in connection with the use of the Services.

Clash Node collects non-identifiable data such as public on-chain data and limited off-chain data such as device type, browser version, etc. This is to help drive the production vision, not to track users.

If you specifically sign up to receive emails from us, we will store your email address to enable us to send you these emails. You can unsubscribe at any time. We will not attempt to link your email address to your wallet address, IP address or other personal data.

Clash Node continues to explore methods to further protect consumer privacy, such as opt-out prompts, migration to privacy-centric tools and the deployment of proxies to anonymize network traffic.

Users are encouraged to explore client-side privacy techniques and tools.

Any material changes in privacy will be reflected in an updated privacy policy.

Data we collect

Privacy is central to everything we do at the company. And we have enshrined transparency as one of our company values. Consequently, we aspire to be transparent about the little data we collect. We do not maintain user accounts and we do not collect and store personal data, such as your name or internet protocol (“IP”) address. When you interact with the Services, we collect only:

Publicly Available Blockchain Data: When you connect your non-custodial blockchain wallet to the Services, we collect and record your publicly available blockchain address to learn more about your use of the Services and to check your wallet for any previous illicit activity. We verify your wallet using intelligence provided by leading blockchain analytics providers. Please note that blockchain addresses are publicly available data that are not created or assigned by us or any central entity, and by themselves are not personally identifiable.

LocalStorage Information and Other Tracking Technologies: We and our third-party service providers may access and collect localStorage information, mobile device IDs, cookies, web beacons and other similar technologies to provide and customize the Services and features of the Services to you in different sessions. For example, we may use this information to remember tokens that you import, mark or add to your shopping cart. We may also use this information to learn about your preferences, your use of the Services and our interactions with you. The information we collect from these technologies may include browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, device or browser language and other device information. We group and analyze these user journeys collectively, in aggregate form, to improve the user experience on our product.

Information from Other Sources: We may receive information about your wallet address or transactions made through the Services from our service providers to comply with our legal obligations and to prevent the use of our Services in connection with fraudulent or other unlawful activities.

Information from Surveys or Usability Studies: If you participate in a survey or usability study with us, we will record any biographical information you provide to us directly (for example, your name, email address and job title), the answers you provide to us and your interactions with the Services.

Correspondence: We will receive any communications and information you provide directly to us via email, customer support, social media or other support channel, or when you participate in any surveys or questionnaires.

Biographical Information: If you apply for a job with us, we collect all the information you provide through our employment form, including your name, e-mail address, telephone number, work and immigration status, and any other resume, cover letter or free-form text you include.

Information You Specifically Provide Us: If you specifically provide us with information (such as your e-mail address), we may use that information for the purposes described when you provide it to us. We will not attempt to link any information you provide to your wallet address, IP address or other personal data. You do not need to provide us with any personal data in order to use the Services.

How we use data

We use the data we collect in accordance with your instructions, including any applicable terms in our Terms of Service, and as required by law. We may also use data for the following purposes:

Provision of the Services: We use the data we collect to provide, maintain, customize and improve our Services and features of the Services.

Customer Support: We may use information to provide customer support and respond to inquiries about the services.

Safety and Security: We may use data to protect, investigate and stop fraudulent, unauthorized or illegal activities. We may also use it to address security risks, resolve potential security issues such as bugs, enforce our agreements and protect our users and the Company.

Legal Compliance: We may use the information we collect as needed or requested by regulators, government entities and law enforcement authorities to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Aggregated Data: We may use some of the information we collect or access to compile aggregated data that helps us learn more about how users use the Services and where we can improve their experience.

How we share data

We may share or disclose the data we collect:

With Service Providers: We may share your information with our service providers and suppliers to help us provide, deliver and improve the Services. For example, we may share your wallet address with service providers such as Infra and Cloudflare to provide technical infrastructure services, your wallet address with blockchain analytics providers to detect, prevent and mitigate financial crime and other illicit or harmful activity, and your activity on our social media pages with our analytics provider to learn more about your interactions with us and the Services.

To Comply with Our Legal Obligations: We may share your data in the course of litigation, regulatory proceedings, compliance measures, and when compelled by subpoena, court order, or other legal process. We may also share data when we believe it is necessary to prevent harm to our users, our Company or others, and to enforce our agreements and policies, including our Terms of Service.

Safety and Security: We may share data to protect against, investigate and stop fraudulent, unauthorized or illegal activity. We may also use it to address security risks, resolve potential security issues such as bugs, enforce our agreements and protect our users, Company and ecosystem.

Business Changes: We may transfer or share data with another entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, dissolution, reorganization, sale of assets or stock, or other business transaction.

With Your Consent: We may share your information whenever you provide us with your consent to do so.

We do not share your information with third parties for any marketing purposes.

Third-party cookies

We use services provided by Google and other third parties that use tracking technology, such as cookies, device ID and localStorage, to collect information about your use of the Services and our interactions with you. You may opt out of having your online activity and device data collected through these third-party services, including:

Blocking Cookies in Your Browser: Follow the instructions in your browser settings to block cookies. For more information about cookies, including how to view cookies on your device, manage them and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Blocking or Limiting the Use of Your Advertising ID: Do this in the settings of your mobile device.

Use of Privacy Plug-ins or Browsers: Certain browsers and browser extensions can be configured to block cookies and third-party trackers.

Use of the Opt-Out Option Provided by Google: Available at https://adssettings.google.com. You can learn more about how Google uses your information by reviewing Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Links and Third Party Sites

We may integrate technologies operated or controlled by other parties into parts of the Services. For example, the Services may include links that hyperlink to websites, platforms and other services not operated or controlled by us. Please note that when you interact with these other parties, including when you leave the Site, these parties may independently collect information about you and request information from you. You can learn more about how these parties collect and use your data by consulting their privacy policies and other terms.

Security

We implement and maintain reasonable administrative, physical and technical safeguards to help protect data against loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. However, transmission over the internet is not completely secure and we cannot guarantee the security of information about you. You are responsible for all your activities on the Services, including the security of your blockchain network addresses, cryptocurrency wallets and your cryptographic keys.

Age requirements

The Services are intended for a general audience and are not directed at children. We do not knowingly receive personal information (as defined by the Children’s Privacy Protection Act) from children. If you believe that we have received personal information about a child under the age of 18, please contact us at privacy@clashnode.io.

Disclosure to European Union Data Subjects

We process personal data for the purposes described in the section entitled “How We Use Data” above. Our bases for processing your data include: (i) you have given consent to the processing to us or our service providers for one or more specific purposes; (ii) the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you; (iii) the processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation; and/or (iv) the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party, and your interests and fundamental rights and freedoms do not override those interests.

Your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) include the right to (i) request access to and obtain a copy of your personal data, (ii) request rectification or erasure of your personal data, (iii) object to or restrict the processing of your personal data; and (iv) request portability of your personal data. In addition, you can withdraw your consent to our collection at any time. However, we cannot edit or delete information that is stored on a specific blockchain. Information such as your transaction data, blockchain wallet address and assets held by your address that may relate to the data we collect is beyond our control.

To exercise any of your rights under the GDPR, please contact us at privacy@clashnode.io. We may need additional information from you in order to process your request. Please note that we may retain information as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and may continue to do so even after a request from a data subject, in accordance with our legitimate interests, including to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent fraud and enforce our agreements.

Changes to this Policy

If we make material changes to this Policy, we will notify you through the Services. However, your continued use of the Services reflects your periodic review of this Policy and other Company terms, and indicates your consent to them.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Policy or how we collect, use or share your information, please contact us at privacy@clashnode.io.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 5, 2024.