PRIVACY POLICY

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At ScaleNovelty.com, safeguarding your privacy is a top priority. We understand the importance of protecting your personal information stored on our servers, networks, or systems. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle “Personal Data,” which refers to any information that can identify you directly or indirectly.

This Privacy Policy complies with relevant data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Terms like “Service” or “Services” retain the same definitions as in our User Agreement.

By using ScaleNovelty.com or its services, you accept the practices outlined in this policy. If you disagree with any part of this Privacy Policy, we advise you to refrain from using our website or services.

Table of Contents

1. Who We Are and How to Contact Us
2. Information We Collect and How We Collect It
3. Legal Basis for Data Collection
4. Purpose of Collecting Your Data
5. Data Retention Policy
6. Sharing Your Data
7. International Data Transfers
8. Your Rights
9. Children’s Privacy
10. Updates to This Policy

1. Who We Are and How to Contact Us

ScaleNovelty DAO (Sndao) is a private, membership-based technology company operating as a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). Sndao manages member contributions, resources, and projects securely through blockchain technology and smart contracts.

2. Information We Collect and How We Collect It

We gather data through various means, including information you provide directly, data collected automatically, or data obtained from external sources.

Information You Provide:

Personal Identification Data

• Full name, address, phone number, email address, and government-issued identification (e.g., passport, driver’s license).

Membership and Contribution Data

• Membership application details, contribution history, and preferences.

Financial Data

• Payment and transactional information, including wallet addresses, bank account details, and invoices.

Technical Data

• IP addresses, device identifiers, browser types, and usage data (e.g., pages accessed, duration of visits).

Communication Data

• Emails, messages, or records of inquiries you send to us, including support requests.

Legal Compliance Data

• Information required to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations, such as proof of identity, source of funds, and status as a politically exposed person (PEP).

Information Collected Automatically:We collect your personal data through the following methods:

• Direct Interaction: Information you provide when creating an account, joining as a member, or communicating with us.
• Automated Technologies: Data collected via cookies, logs, or analytics tools during your interactions with our platform.
• Third-Party Sources: Data received from payment processors, identity verification providers, or publicly available sources.

For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Data Sources:

• Marketing partners and analytics providers.
• Public databases and blockchain analyses.
• Payment processors or banks.

3. Legal Basis for Data Collection

We collect and process your data based on:

• Your Consent: For activities like direct marketing.
• Contractual Necessity: To provide services or process transactions.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with financial regulations, such as anti-money laundering (AML) laws.
• Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, security, and improving services.

4. Purpose of Collecting Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Membership Management: Maintaining records of membership and contributions.
• Service Provision: Delivering services, tools, or features you request.
• Compliance: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements.
• Fraud Prevention: Monitoring and mitigating security risks.
• Analytics: Improving the platform through data insights.
• Communication: Responding to inquiries and sending updates about the platform or services.

5. Data Retention Policy

We retain your data only as long as necessary to meet the purposes outlined here or comply with legal obligations. For instance:

• Financial data is retained per regulatory requirements.
• Marketing data is retained until you unsubscribe.
• Content you post on the site may be retained for audit purposes.

When data is no longer needed, it is anonymized or securely deleted.

How We Protect Your Data

Sndao employs robust security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption: Encrypting sensitive data during transmission and storage.
• Access Controls: Limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Audits: Conducting regular reviews and updates to security protocols.
• Smart Contracts: Utilizing blockchain technology for transparent and secure transactions.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Fulfilling the purpose for which it was collected.
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Protecting the interests of Sndao or resolving disputes.

For example:

• Financial records are retained as required by tax laws.
• KYC data is retained for the duration mandated by AML regulations.

Once retention is no longer necessary, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal data under the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: For functions such as identity verification, payment processing, or analytics.
• For Legal Compliance: To comply with subpoenas, court orders, or legal obligations.
• Within Sndao: To manage operations and resources efficiently.
• In Business Transactions: During mergers, acquisitions, or similar events.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

7. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your country of residence, we ensure safeguards are in place to comply with applicable laws, such as standard contractual clauses for EU data transfers.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, CCPA, and other laws, you have the right to:

• Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectify Your Data: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erase Your Data: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
• Data Portability: Transfer your data to another provider.
• Object to Processing: Refuse certain uses of your data, such as marketing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@scalenovelty.com. We will verify your identity and respond accordingly.

9. Children’s Privacy

ScaleNovelty.com does not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us immediately.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated periodically without the need to inform the users of the platform to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the date of the last revision.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at:
Email: privacy@scalenovelty.com