Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

LinqProtocol ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our decentralized compute platform and related services (the "Platform").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account registration information (email address, username, password)
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Payment and billing information
• Wallet addresses and blockchain transaction data
• Communications with us (support requests, feedback)
• Content you deploy on the Platform

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Log data and analytics information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Publicly available blockchain data
• Information from authentication providers (if you use third-party login)
• Analytics data from service providers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Platform
• Process transactions and send related information
• Create and manage your account
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Send you technical notices, updates, and security alerts
• Communicate with you about products, services, and events
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf
• Compute Providers: With network providers to facilitate compute services (limited to necessary operational data)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, and safety of LinqProtocol and others
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you interact with our Platform
• Analyze and improve our services
• Provide personalized content and features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Platform.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the context and our legal obligations.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

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