Privacy Notice

Last Updated: February 04, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Notice describes the privacy practices of Hype3.cool and its affiliates (collectively, "Hype3.cool," "our," "us," or "we") in connection with our website, platform, and services (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Notice also explains the rights and choices available to individuals with respect to their information.

Please read this Privacy Notice carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Hype3.cool platform. By accessing or using the Hype3.cool platform, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Notice.

We may update this Privacy Notice based upon evolving laws, regulations, industry standards, or changes to the Hype3.cool platform. If we make changes that materially alter your privacy rights, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, consistent with the significance of the changes we make. If you disagree with the changes to this Privacy Notice, you should discontinue your access and use of the Hype3.cool platform.

1. Personal Data Controller

The term "Personal Data" as used in this policy describes information that can be associated with a specific person and can identify that person. Personal Data does not include information that has been aggregated or anonymized such that a specific person can no longer be identified.

Hype3.cool acts as the Personal Data controller for the purposes of applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. As a Personal Data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing Personal Data collected through our Services.

2. Types of Personal Data We Collect

We collect Personal Data in a variety of ways when you use our Services, including but not limited to:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect the following categories of Personal Data directly from you when you create an account, engage with our Services, or contact us for support:

• Account Information: This includes your name, email address, username, password, and any other contact information you provide when creating an account on our platform.

• Financial Information: This includes your blockchain wallet addresses and transaction data required for the processing of blockchain-related activities within our platform.

• Communication Information: This includes information that you provide when contacting us for customer support, participating in surveys, or providing feedback.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

In addition to the information you provide, we may automatically collect certain data when you interact with our Services:

• Device Information: Information about the devices you use to access our Services, such as the type of device, IP address, operating system, browser type, device identifiers, and other similar information.

• Usage Information: Data regarding your use of our Services, including, but not limited to, pages you visit, time spent on our platform, and actions taken within the platform.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may also obtain Personal Data from third parties or publicly available sources, such as:

• Public Information: Publicly available data from social media or other online platforms, which may be used to inform the creation of AI agents. We only use this data for algorithmic analysis, not direct incorporation into our systems.

• Service Providers: Data received from third-party service providers that assist us in operating, improving, and securing our platform.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use the Personal Data we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision and Improvement

We process your Personal Data to:

• Provide and maintain our Services.

• Process your transactions and manage your account.

• Improve, optimize, and enhance the functionality of our Services.

• Develop new features and functionalities.

• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.

3.2 Security and Protection We process Personal Data for security purposes to:

• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.

• Verify your identity and authenticate your access to our Services.

• Protect our rights, property, and the safety of our users.

• Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests.

3.3 Communications and Marketing

We may use your data to:

• Communicate with you regarding updates, changes, and other important information related to our Services.

• Send technical notices, updates, and security alerts.

• Respond to inquiries, provide information about features and services, and seek your feedback.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your Personal Data with the following categories of recipients, under the conditions outlined below:

4.1 Service Providers

We share your Personal Data with third-party service providers who assist us in providing and maintaining our Services. These service providers are contractually bound to process your Personal Data only in accordance with our instructions and for the specific purposes for which we engage them. These third parties may include, but are not limited to, payment processors, cloud storage providers, and customer support providers.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to:  Comply with legal obligations or governmental requests.

• Protect and defend our rights or property.

• Prevent or investigate potential wrongdoing, such as fraud or illegal activity.  Protect the personal safety of users or the public.  Protect against legal liability.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your Personal Data may be transferred as part of the business transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your Personal Data, and you will be provided with the opportunity to opt out of any subsequent uses of your data.

4.4 Third-Party Marketing

We do not sell or rent your Personal Data to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share aggregated, anonymized data with third parties for statistical or marketing purposes, provided that such data cannot be used to identify you personally.

4.5 Public Blockchain Records

Please note that your transactions on the blockchain are public and immutable. As such, any blockchain-related activity, including asset transfers or smart contract interactions, will be recorded on the public blockchain and may be accessible to others. We cannot alter or delete data recorded on the blockchain. You acknowledge and accept the inherent visibility of blockchain data when using our Services.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, regulatory, and operational purposes.

5.1 Retention Periods

We determine the appropriate retention period based on the nature and sensitivity of the Personal Data, the purposes for which it was collected, and applicable legal or regulatory requirements. In general, we will retain your Personal Data for the duration of our relationship with you and for any period thereafter as required by law or necessary for operational purposes.

5.2 Blockchain Data

Permanence As part of our Services, you acknowledge that blockchain transactions, including wallet addresses and transaction data, are recorded on public blockchains, which are immutable and permanently visible. Once recorded on the blockchain, this data cannot be altered or deleted by us or any other party. You accept the permanent nature of blockchain records and the potential for these records to be analyzed for re-identification, especially when combined with other available data.

5.3 Data Deletion Requests

For any Personal Data stored within our systems (not including blockchain records), you may request deletion by contacting us. We will delete or anonymize your data unless we are required to retain it for legal or operational reasons. If you choose to close your account, we will make reasonable efforts to delete all relevant data from our records, except for any data required to be retained for compliance with applicable laws or regulations.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Data. These rights are described below:

6.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the Personal Data we hold about you. This includes the right to request a copy of the Personal Data we process and information regarding its use and sharing.

6.2 Right to Rectification

If the Personal Data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or update it.

6.3 Right to Erasure

You may request the deletion of your Personal Data in certain circumstances, including when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw your consent (where consent is the legal basis for processing). However, please note that we may retain some Personal Data if required for compliance with legal obligations or for legitimate business purposes.

6.4 Right to Restrict Processing

In some cases, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your Personal Data. This means that we can store your data but not use it for certain purposes, typically when you contest the accuracy of the data or the processing is unlawful.

6.5 Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transfer that data to another data controller without hindrance.

6.6 Right to Object to Processing

You have the right to object to the processing of your Personal Data in certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes. We will respect your objection unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing.

6.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process your Personal Data, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

6.8 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights listed above, please contact us using the contact information provided in the "Contact Information" section below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Security

The security of your Personal Data is of utmost importance to us. We implement a variety of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

7.1 Security Measures

We use a combination of industry-standard security technologies and procedures, including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers, to protect the confidentiality and integrity of your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7.2 User Responsibility

While we take reasonable precautions to protect your data, it is important that you also take steps to protect your Personal Data. We advise you not to share your account credentials with others and to log out of your account after use, especially if you are using a shared or public computer.

8. International Data Transfers

As a global platform, your Personal Data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.

8.1 Safeguards for International Transfers

When transferring Personal Data internationally, we take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as using standard contractual clauses or binding corporate rules to protect your data. These mechanisms are in place to ensure that your Personal Data is handled in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third- party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services that you visit.

10. Blockchain Transactions

As part of our platform’s functionality, transactions made on public blockchains are recorded in an immutable, distributed ledger. Users should be aware that:

10.1 Public Blockchain Records

Transactions, including wallet addresses and transaction histories, are visible on public blockchains and cannot be deleted or modified. These records are permanent and can be accessed by anyone with the relevant blockchain explorer tools.

10.2 Privacy Implications of Blockchain Data

While blockchain provides transparency, it also has privacy implications. Public blockchain data can potentially be linked to other personal information, especially when combined with other available data sources. Users should be aware of the visibility and permanence of blockchain transactions when using our platform.

11. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make material changes, we will notify you through appropriate means, which may include posting an updated notice on our platform or sending you an email notification. By continuing to use our Services after any such changes, you agree to the updated Privacy Notice.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Privacy Officer Hype3.cool Email: [e-mail]

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe that our processing of your Personal Data violates applicable law.