Introduction

DLC.Link ("iBTC," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your Personal Information when you visit or interact with our website (ibtc.network), services, software, and any connected applications (collectively, the "Services"). "Personal Information" refers to any information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual or household.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection, use, disclosure, and procedures this Privacy Policy describes. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Services.

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of Personal Information depending on how you interact with our Services. This information falls into the following categories:

Identifiers: Such as your name (if provided), email address, IP address, or other similar identifiers you choose to provide when communicating with us or subscribing to updates.
Blockchain and Transaction Information: Including your cryptocurrency wallet addresses (e.g., Ethereum wallet address) connected to the Services, transaction history, and balances associated with those wallets.
Communications: Records and copies of your correspondence if you contact us (e.g., emails, support requests).
Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our Services, including traffic data, logs, page views, interaction patterns, and technical information about your device and internet connection (e.g., device type, operating system, browser type, unique device identifiers).
Marketing and Communications Preferences: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications from us.

We may also collect, use, and share Aggregated Data, such as statistical or demographic data, for any purpose. Aggregated Data may be derived from your Personal Information, but is not considered Personal Information in law as it does not directly or indirectly reveal your identity. For example, we may aggregate Usage Data to calculate the percentage of users accessing a specific feature. If we combine Aggregated Data with your Personal Information so that it can directly or indirectly identify you, we treat the combined data as Personal Information, which will be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We do not collect Special Categories of Personal Data (e.g., details about race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, health information) or information about criminal convictions and offenses.

Important Note on Blockchain Data: You acknowledge that transactions facilitated by the iBTC protocol are recorded on public blockchains (e.g., Ethereum). This transaction data, including associated wallet addresses, is typically immutable and publicly accessible. We do not control data recorded on public blockchains.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect Personal Information through various methods:

Direct Interactions: When you provide information directly to us by using our Services (e.g., connecting a wallet, initiating transactions), filling in forms, subscribing to newsletters, contacting support, or communicating with us.
Automated Technologies: As you interact with our Services, we may automatically collect Usage Data and Technical Data using technologies like cookies, server logs, and other similar tracking technologies.
Third Parties or Publicly Available Sources: We may receive Personal Information about you from various third parties and public sources, including:
- Blockchain networks (publicly available transaction data).
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Service providers supporting our business operations.
- Affiliated companies or business partners.

3. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the Personal Information we collect for various purposes, based on legitimate interests, fulfillment of contracts, legal obligations, or your consent:

Providing and Maintaining Services: To operate, maintain, and improve our Services, including processing transactions and ensuring the security of the platform.
Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, send technical notices, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages.
Personalization: To understand user preferences and customize the user experience.
Analytics and Improvement: To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services to improve functionality and develop new features.
Marketing: To communicate with you about products, services, offers, promotions, and events offered by iBTC and others, based on your communication preferences.
Security and Compliance: To protect the rights, property, or safety of iBTC, our users, or others; to detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities; and to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Enforcement: To enforce our terms, policies, and agreements.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your Personal Information. We may share your Personal Information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (e.g., hosting providers, analytics providers, customer support tools).
Protocol Participants: Your use of the Services may involve sharing certain information (like wallet addresses and transaction details) with protocol operators or participants (e.g., validators, nodes) as necessary for the functioning of the iBTC protocol and related blockchain networks.
Business Transfers: In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.
Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court, government agency, or law enforcement). We may also disclose information if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights or property, prevent fraud, or protect the personal safety of users or the public.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes disclosed to you at the time we collect the information or pursuant to your consent.
Aggregated or De-identified Data: We may share aggregated or de-identified information, which cannot reasonably be used to identify you, without restriction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Services may use cookies (small files placed on your device) and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons or pixels) to collect information about your browsing activities. This helps us:

Ensure the Services function correctly.
Recognize you and remember your preferences.
Analyze usage patterns and improve the Services.
Deliver a personalized experience.

You can typically manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our Services. We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. The security of your information also depends on you. You are responsible for keeping your wallet private keys and any login credentials confidential.

7. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, or as long as your account is active. Data recorded on public blockchains is permanent and cannot be deleted by us.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR for EU residents, CCPA for California residents), you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information:

Access: Request access to the Personal Information we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information. (Note: We cannot alter data on public blockchains.)
Deletion: Request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations, data on public blockchains).
Objection/Restriction: Object to or request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
Data Portability: Request transfer of your Personal Information to you or a third party in a structured, machine-readable format (where applicable).
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (this does not affect past processing).
Opt-Out of Marketing: Opt-out of receiving promotional communications by following the instructions in those communications or contacting us.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

California Residents: California law may provide you with additional rights. Please contact us for more information. We do not currently sell Personal Information as defined under the CCPA.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected Personal Information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we might have information from or about a child under 18, please contact us at sales@dlc.link.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by revising the "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy and may provide additional notice (such as adding a statement to our website homepage or sending you a notification). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our practices.

11. Contact Us

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

sales@dlc.link