Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username and display name
• Profile picture (avatar)
• Bio and profile information you choose to provide

1.2 Wallet and Financial Information

To provide our crypto-enabled features, we collect and store:

• Public wallet address - Your Solana wallet address, which is publicly visible on the blockchain
• Encrypted private key - Your wallet private key is encrypted using AES-256-GCM encryption before storage. We operate a custodial wallet model, meaning we hold the encrypted keys on your behalf
• Transaction history - Records of tips sent/received, paid follows, and token swaps
• Balance information - Your USDC and token balances

1.3 Content and Activity

We collect information about your activity on the platform:

• Posts, comments, and media you share
• Likes, reposts, and bookmarks
• Accounts you follow and followers you have
• Cashtag references and interactions

1.4 Device and Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access our platform:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Access times and pages viewed
• Referring website or source

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Providing Our Services

• Process cryptocurrency transactions (tips, paid follows, swaps)
• Display your content to other users
• Enable social features (following, likes, comments)
• Maintain your wallet and display balances

2.2 Security and Fraud Prevention

• Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions
• Monitor for abuse, spam, and policy violations
• Protect the integrity of our platform

2.3 Improvements and Analytics

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Develop new features and functionality
• Troubleshoot technical issues

2.4 Communications

• Send service-related notifications
• Alert you to security issues affecting your account
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our platform:

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard measures:

4.1 Wallet Private Key Security

• AES-256-GCM encryption - All private keys are encrypted using military-grade encryption before storage
• PBKDF2 key derivation - Encryption keys are derived using 100,000 iterations for brute-force resistance
• Per-user isolation - Each user's encryption uses unique salts
• No plain-text storage - Private keys are never stored unencrypted

4.2 General Security Measures

• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
• Secure authentication with session management
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls limiting employee data access

While we implement robust security measures, no system is completely secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Account data - Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
• Transaction records - Retained as required for legal, tax, and audit purposes (typically 7 years)
• Content - Retained until you delete it or your account is terminated
• Usage logs - Typically retained for 90 days

6. Your Rights

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

• Access - Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction - Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion - Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Export - Request a portable copy of your data
• Objection - Object to certain processing of your data
• Restriction - Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10. Note that deleting your account does not remove your transactions from the public Solana blockchain.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our platform
• Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take steps to ensure your data receives adequate protection wherever it is processed.

10. Contact Us

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

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email or through a notice on our platform. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.