Privacy Policy

dotHYPE Privacy Policy

Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 2025-07-11
Last Updated: 2025-07-01

I. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how dotHYPE LLC, a Delaware-registered limited liability company ("dotHYPE," "we," "our," or "us"), collects, uses, shares, and protects personal and pseudonymous data in connection with your use of the dotHYPE protocol, website, and smart contracts (collectively, the "Service").

This policy is designed to comply with:

· The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),
· The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA),
· Emerging Web3 privacy expectations for decentralized and wallet-based applications.

By connecting a wallet, interacting with the protocol, or otherwise using the Service, you consent to the practices outlined herein. This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms & Conditions, which govern your use of the Service and include additional disclaimers and limitations relevant to your data and identity interactions.

II. INFORMATIONS WE COLLECT

A. On-Chain Data (Public)

The following data is stored permanently and publicly on blockchain networks:

· Wallet addresses
· Name registrations and metadata
· Smart contract interactions (e.g., mints, renewals, transfers)

This data is immutable and accessible to anyone. dotHYPE does not control how third parties access or interpret this data.

B. Off-Chain Data (Controlled by dotHYPE)

For clarity, we do not collect any directly identifiable personal information (PII) such as names, emails, physical addresses, government IDs, or account logins. All interactions occur via self-custodied wallets and are pseudonymous by design.

We do not collect names, emails, or other directly identifying information.

III. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

In accordance with GDPR Article 6, we process personal and pseudonymous data under the following legal bases:

· Legitimate interest: to secure the protocol and prevent abuse.
· Performance of a contract: to fulfill services tied to allowlist eligibility, minting access, or smart contract execution.

IV. HOW WE USE THE DATA

We use collected data to:

· Verify mint eligibility during allowlist and snapshot phases.
· Enable fair access and prevent sybil attacks or wallet manipulation.
· Improve protocol security, UX, and performance.
· Comply with legal obligations or requests.

We do not use collected data for profiling, behavioral advertising, or selling.

V. SHARING & THIRD-PARTY PROCESSORS

We do not sell or rent your data.

We may share limited data under these conditions:

· With ecosystem partners who submit allowlists (e.g., wallet addresses only).
· With infrastructure vendors (e.g., snapshot services, analytics providers) who act as data processors under formal Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
· With legal authorities if required by court order or valid legal process.

All third-party service providers are contractually bound to uphold this policy.

VI. CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with data transfer restrictions, please note:

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where we or our processors operate. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure adequate protection of your data.

VII. DATA RETENTION

We retain off-chain data only as long as needed for the purpose for which it was collected.

· Snapshot data is retained for no more than 60 days after a mint phase concludes.
· Analytics and logs are periodically anonymized or purged.

You may request deletion of any off-chain data by contacting privacy@dothype.io. We cannot delete data that is stored immutably on a public blockchain.

VIII. YOUR RIGHTS

Under GDPR (EU/UK Residents):

You may request:

· Access to off-chain data we hold about your wallet
· Rectification or deletion of off-chain data
· Restriction of processing
· Data portability (where applicable)

Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents):

You have the right to:

· Know what personal information we have collected
· Request deletion of your data
· Opt-out of data sharing (note: we do not share or sell user data)

To exercise any of these rights, contact privacy@dothype.io with the subject line “Privacy Request – [Your Wallet Address]”.

IX. COOKIES & ANALYTICS

Our website may use:

· Essential cookies for load balancing and wallet verification
· Anonymized usage analytics via privacy-respecting tools like Plausible

We do not use tracking pixels, fingerprinting tools, or behavioral ads.

X. WEB3 USER CONSIDERATION

dotHYPE aligns with self-sovereign identity (SSI) principles by enabling users to participate without disclosing off-chain identities. As the Web3 privacy ecosystem matures, we may explore integrations with zero-knowledge credential frameworks that enhance selective disclosure and data minimization.

While we encourage wallet hygiene, you should be aware that:

· Wallet addresses are pseudonymous but traceable
· Name registrations and smart contract interactions are public
· Use of ENS-compatible resolvers may expose text records or avatars you configure

We recommend avoiding storing personal identifiers in on-chain metadata. Should users choose to add personal data via ENS-compatible records or resolver metadata, they do so voluntarily and at their own risk. We cannot control or remove such data once written to the blockchain.

XI. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy as laws evolve or our Service changes. Each revision will include a new version number and updated "Last Updated" date. If updates are material, we will:

· Update the “Last Updated” date
· Notify users via the website or other appropriate channels

XII. CONTACT US

For privacy-related concerns or to exercise your data rights, contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) or authorized privacy representative at:

privacy@dothype.io

You may also reach us at:

dotHYPE LLC
8 The Green Suite B Dover, DE, US 19901