Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 1 January, 2025
1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
Welcome to StoneBridge (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our platform, including our website and smart contracts.
1.2 Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using StoneBridge, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please refrain from using our services.
1.3 Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all information we collect through our platform, including any related services, features, or content. It does not apply to information collected by third parties that we do not own or control.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
Personal Information refers to data that can identify you as an individual. We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Account Information: Including your blockchain wallet address, username, and password.
- Transactional Information: Details of the transactions you perform on our platform, including asset creation, purchases, sales, and dispute resolutions.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.
2.2 Non-Personal Information
Non-Personal Information is data that does not directly identify you. This includes:
- Technical Data: Such as device information, internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser types, and operating system versions.
- Usage Data: Aggregated information about how users interact with our platform.
- Analytics Data: Information collected through analytics tools to help us understand user behavior and improve our services.
2.3 Data from Blockchain Interactions
Given the decentralized nature of blockchain technology, certain information related to transactions executed through our smart contracts is publicly accessible on the blockchain. This includes:
- Transaction Details: Amounts, timestamps, and involved wallet addresses.
- Smart Contract Interactions: Functions called, assets created or transferred, and status changes.
Note: While wallet addresses are pseudonymous, they can sometimes be linked to real-world identities through various means.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Providing and Maintaining Services
We use your information to:
- Facilitate transactions and manage asset listings.
- Maintain and improve the functionality and security of our platform.
- Manage your account and provide customer support.
3.2 Communication
To communicate with you, including:
- Responding to your inquiries and providing support.
- Sending updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (you can opt-out at any time).
3.3 Legal Compliance
To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including:
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations.
- Responding to legal requests and enforcing our terms and policies.
3.4 Analytics and Improvement
To analyze usage patterns and trends to enhance our services, including:
- Conducting data analysis to understand user behavior.
- Personalizing your experience on the platform.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
4.1 Consent
When you provide us with personal information, you consent to us collecting, using, and disclosing it as described in this Privacy Policy.
4.2 Contractual Necessity
Processing your data is necessary for the performance of our contract with you, such as facilitating transactions and providing services.
4.3 Legal Obligations
We may process your information to comply with legal obligations, such as AML regulations and tax reporting requirements.
4.4 Legitimate Interests
We process your data based on our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, ensuring security, and preventing fraud.
5. How We Share Your Information
5.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Payment Processors: To facilitate financial transactions.
- Cloud Services: For data storage and platform hosting.
- Analytics Providers: To help us understand platform usage.
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from authorities.
5.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5.4 Aggregated and Anonymized Data
We may share aggregated or anonymized data that does not personally identify you for research, analytics, or other purposes.
6. Data Security
6.1 Security Measures
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information, including:
- Encryption: Encrypting data both in transit and at rest.
- Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Audits: Conducting regular security assessments and audits.
6.2 Data Breach Response
In the event of a data breach, we will promptly notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by law.
7. Data Retention
7.1 Retention Period
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7.2 Deletion of Data
Upon request, we will delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations to retain certain data.
8. Your Rights
8.1 Access and Rectification
You have the right to access and update your personal information. You can do this by accessing your account settings or contacting us directly.
8.2 Erasure
You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
8.3 Restriction of Processing
You can request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain circumstances.
8.4 Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
8.5 Objection
You can object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
8.6 Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that significantly affect you.
8.7 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 19.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
9.1 Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform, analyze usage patterns, and improve our services.
9.2 Managing Cookies
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, which may have different data protection laws. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection regulations and that your information is adequately protected.
11. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
12. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked sites you visit.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
13.1 Amendments
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our platform.
13.2 Notification
We will notify you of significant changes to this Privacy Policy through prominent notices on our platform or via email.
14. Your Consent
By using our platform, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@stonebridge.com
- Address: [Your Company Address]
- Phone: [Your Contact Number]
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Last Reviewed: [Insert Date]
Approved By: [Name/Title]