Privacy Policy - CoreDAO Partner Program

1. Introduction

CoreDAO ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") 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 participate in the CoreDAO Partner Program ("Program") or visit our website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By participating in the Program, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when applying to or participating in the Program, including:

Identity Information: Name, display name, username
Contact Information: Email address, Telegram handle, Twitter/X username, Discord username
Professional Information: Content platform links, audience metrics, content samples
Financial Information: Payment details, wallet addresses (for cryptocurrency payments), tax information
Application Information: Responses to application questions, content ideas, motivation statements
Communications: Messages, emails, and other communications with our team

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
Network Information: IP address, approximate location
Cookies and Similar Technologies: See Section 7 for details

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

Social media platforms (public profile information)
Analytics providers
Referral partners

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Program Administration: Processing applications, onboarding partners, managing partnerships
Communication: Sending program updates, announcements, and responding to inquiries
Payments: Processing compensation and generating financial records
Verification: Confirming identity and eligibility
Analytics: Understanding Program performance and partner engagement
Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities
Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory obligations and responding to legal requests
Improvement: Enhancing our Program, website, and services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Contract Performance: Processing necessary to fulfill our partnership agreement with you
Legitimate Interests: Processing for our legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention and service improvement
Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

5.1 Service Providers

Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, analytics, email services, and other business operations. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.

5.2 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and safety.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share information for purposes you have explicitly consented to.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

Maintain your participation in the Program
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Fulfill legitimate business purposes

After your participation ends, we may retain certain information for up to 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes. Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analytics.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Improve website functionality

Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

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

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Restriction: Request restriction of processing
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

Standard contractual clauses
Data processing agreements
Compliance with applicable transfer mechanisms

11. Children's Privacy

The Program is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. For material changes, we will notify you via email or prominent website notice.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.