Privacy Policy

Introduction

ChainTerms ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at www.chainterms.com.

Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit ChainTerms, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and store certain information

Analytics Services

To understand how our project is used and to improve your experience, we use analytics services that help us understand how visitors use our website:

Self-Hosted Analytics (Inkw)

We use a private, self-hosted web analytics application that prioritizes your privacy. Our analytics tool collects the following information:

• Standard Visit Information: Page paths visited, referral sources (e.g., Google, Twitter), and browser user agent strings
• Geolocation Data: Country, region, and city based on IP address to understand our global audience. We also identify network information for security purposes (proxy, VPN, or hosting provider detection)
• User Type: Distinction between new and returning visitors using an anonymous identifier stored in your browser's local storage
• Web3 Technology: Detection of browser-based Web3 wallets (such as MetaMask or Phantom) and preferred blockchain types (e.g., EVM, Solana) to understand decentralized technology adoption
• Bot Detection: Analysis of user agent strings and network flags to differentiate human visitors from automated bots for accurate statistics

Your Privacy Control with Self-Hosted Analytics:

• Data Ownership: Your data is kept on our servers and is not shared with or sold to third-party analytics corporations
• Anonymous Visitor ID: We use a randomly generated ID stored in your browser that automatically expires every 90 days
• User Control: You can clear your visitor ID at any time by opening your browser's developer console and executing: window.inkwAnalytics.clearVisitorId()

Google Analytics

We also use Google Analytics to understand site traffic and usage patterns. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at Google Privacy Policy and opt-out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

How We Use Information

The data we collect is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website
• To measure and analyze traffic patterns to determine what content is most useful to our visitors
• To improve the user experience by understanding the geographic and technological profile of our audience
• To develop new features and functionality based on user behavior
• To ensure the accuracy of our analytics by filtering out non-human (bot) traffic
• To enhance the security and integrity of our service
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues

The information we gather is for internal use only and helps us create a better, more relevant experience for our users. We are committed to protecting your privacy and do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information with our partners and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. We use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured format
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of certain uses of your information

Cookies Policy

ChainTerms uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our site
• Provide a more personalized experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

ChainTerms is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. Your use of our website represents your agreement to such transfers.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding your personal information. These include the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include:

• The right to access, update, or delete your information
• The right to rectification
• The right to object
• The right to restriction
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of ChainTerms after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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

• Website: www.chainterms.com
• Email: privacy@chainterms.com