Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 27, 2024
Effective Date: May 30, 2024
Version: 1.0
GoldLink Protocol Inc. ("GoldLink," "we," "us," or "our") respects and protects the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information gathered through our websites (goldlink.io), web applications, mobile applications, and any associated sites and interfaces linked to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the "Services"). It also describes your rights and choices with respect to your information and how you can contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, do not access or use the Services.
1. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect Personal Information about you directly from you, automatically through your use of the Services, and from third parties. "Personal Information" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
A. Personal Information You Provide - When you use the Services or contact us, you may provide us with:
- Contact information (e.g., name, address, email address, passwords)
- Financial information (e.g., cryptocurrency wallet information, transaction history)
- Transaction information (e.g., type of transaction, transaction amount, timestamp)
- Online identifiers (e.g., IP address, browser fingerprint, operating system, browser name and version)
- Correspondences (e.g., feedback, survey responses, support requests)
- Usage data (e.g., user preferences, data collected via cookies and similar technologies)
- Contributor information (e.g., code contributions, public repository content)
- Applicant information (e.g., resume, contact information for job applications)
B. We Collect Automatically - When you use our Services, we may automatically collect information such as:
- Web pages you visit before or after using the Services
- Interactions with the Services (e.g., date and time of visits, clicks)
- Cookies, beacons, and similar technologies to collect usage data
C. Personal Information We Collect from Third PartiesWe may obtain information from other sources as required or permitted by applicable law, including public databases. This information may be combined with information we collect from you directly.
2. How we use personal information
A. Providing the Services - We use Personal Information to operate, maintain, and provide features of the Services, including:
- Creating and updating user accounts
- Processing transactions
- Sending confirmations, support, and administrative messages
- Creating de-identified or aggregated data
B. Communicating with You - We use Personal Information to contact you for administrative and informational purposes, such as responding to inquiries and informing you about changes to our terms and policies.
C. Marketing - We may use Personal Information to send marketing communications, including promotional materials. You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications as described under Your Rights and Choices below.
D. Understanding and Improving the Services - We use Personal Information to understand and analyze usage trends and preferences, improve the Services, and develop new products and features.
E. Compliance with Regulation - We use Personal Information to comply with financial regulations, verify your identity, and investigate or address claims or disputes related to the use of our Services.
F. Safety and Security - We may use your information to maintain the safety, security, and integrity of our Services, protect against fraudulent or illegal activity, and enforce our agreements.
G. Other Business Purposes - We use Personal Information for compliance, risk management, audits, security, and other business purposes.
3. How We Share Your Personal Information
We do not disclose your Personal Information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
- To our third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, data analysis, customer service)
- In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, sale)
- As required by law or to protect our rights and interests
We may also use and disclose aggregated or de-identified information for any purpose, unless prohibited by law.
4. Third-Party Services
This Privacy Policy does not address the privacy practices of any third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
5. Security
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your Personal Information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have several rights and choices regarding our use of your Personal Information:
- Access, amend, or delete your Personal Information by contacting us
- Opt-out of receiving promotional emails via the "unsubscribe" link
- Set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have several rights and choices regarding our use of your Personal Information:
- Access, amend, or delete your Personal Information by contacting us
- Opt-out of receiving promotional emails via the "unsubscribe" link
- Set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent
A. Your European Privacy Rights - If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights, including:
- Accessing and receiving information about your Personal Information
- Updating and correcting inaccuracies
- Restricting or objecting to processing
- Exercising your right to data portability
- Withdrawing consent to processing
B. Your Cookie Choices - You can block cookies in your browser settings and use privacy plug-ins or browsers to limit tracking. Refer to the "Your Cookie Choices, Opt-Out Guide" section for more details.
7. Use of Services by Minors
We do not allow the use of our Services by anyone under 18 years old. If you learn that a minor has provided us with personal data, contact us to delete the information and close the account.
8. Retention
We retain your Personal Information as long as necessary for the purposes for which we process it, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page indicates when this Privacy Policy became effective. Your continued use of the Services following any changes means that you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@goldlink.io.