Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how ParityIQ ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our stablecoin intelligence platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for our service, we may collect:

• Email address for account creation and communication
• Name and contact information (if provided)
• Beta signup feedback and preferences
• Professional information (if provided voluntarily)

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our platform:

• Feature usage statistics and frequency
• Search queries and analytics requests
• Dashboard interactions and preferences
• Time spent on different platform sections
• Error logs and performance data

Technical Information

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Device identifiers and screen resolution
• Referral sources and page navigation patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our platform features
• Account Management: To create and manage your user account and beta access
• Communication: To send important updates, security alerts, and beta program information
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns and optimize platform performance
• Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant insights
• Security: To detect fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Cloud hosting and data storage (Supabase, Vercel)
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Email communication services
• Security and fraud prevention

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, and safety
• Investigate potential violations of our terms
• Prevent fraud or security threats

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data centers and infrastructure
• Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
• Maintain security and prevent fraud
• Improve our services through analytics

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it according to our data retention policies.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing your information
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for voluntary data collection

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our platform or email. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized content and features
• Maintain security and prevent fraud

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit some platform functionality.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with external services (such as CoinGecko, Etherscan). This privacy policy does not apply to third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our platform or email.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Through our platform's contact form
• By email at the address provided in your account settings
• For data protection matters, please mark your inquiry as "Privacy Policy"

14. Regional Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.

European Union Residents (GDPR)

EU residents have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including data portability, the right to rectification, and the right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.