Privacy Policy

Your privacy and data security are our top priorities. Learn how we protect your information.

Last updated: January 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how V! Data DAO ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Note: This Privacy Policy works in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions. By using our services, you agree to both documents.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Google Account Data: Name, email address, profile picture, Google ID
  • Instagram Data: Username, display name, account type, email (if public)
  • Wallet Information: Cryptocurrency wallet addresses, transaction hashes
  • Contact Information: Email addresses, communication preferences

Social Media Analytics

  • Instagram Metrics: Follower count, following count, posts count
  • Engagement Data: Likes given, comments made, activity patterns
  • Profile Information: Account type, privacy settings, verification status
  • Content Metadata: Post timestamps, engagement metrics, hashtag usage

Technical Information

  • Device Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system
  • Usage Analytics: Page views, session duration, interaction patterns
  • Security Data: Login attempts, authentication logs, security events
  • Performance Data: Response times, error logs, system metrics

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

  • • Process data contributions
  • • Calculate reward distributions
  • • Validate data quality
  • • Manage user accounts

Platform Improvement

  • • Analyze usage patterns
  • • Enhance security measures
  • • Optimize performance
  • • Develop new features

Research & Analytics

  • • Social media trends
  • • User behavior patterns
  • • Platform engagement
  • • Data quality metrics

Legal Compliance

  • • Regulatory requirements
  • • Terms enforcement
  • • Dispute resolution
  • • Security investigations

3. Data Protection & Security

Encryption & Security

Client-Side Encryption

All data is encrypted on your device before transmission using industry-standard AES-256 encryption.

Blockchain Security

Data validation occurs in Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) ensuring complete privacy during processing.

Secure Storage

Encrypted data is stored on decentralized networks with multiple layers of security protection.

Access Control

Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms protect your data from unauthorized access.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We Do NOT Share:

  • Personal Identifiers: Names, email addresses, phone numbers
  • Private Content: Direct messages, private posts, personal photos
  • Financial Information: Bank details, credit card information
  • Location Data: GPS coordinates, location history

We May Share (Anonymized):

  • Aggregated Analytics: Platform usage statistics, trend analysis
  • Research Data: Anonymized social media patterns, engagement metrics
  • Quality Metrics: Data validation scores, contribution statistics
  • Performance Data: System optimization metrics, error rates

5. Your Privacy Rights

Access & Control

  • • View your collected data
  • • Download your information
  • • Update account details
  • • Control data sharing

Deletion & Portability

  • • Delete your account
  • • Remove specific data
  • • Export your data
  • • Data portability

Consent Management

  • • Modify consent settings
  • • Opt-out preferences
  • • Communication controls
  • • Marketing preferences

Legal Rights

  • • GDPR compliance
  • • CCPA rights
  • • Data breach notification
  • • Legal recourse

6. Data Retention & Deletion

Retention Periods

Account Data: Until account deletion

Contribution Data: 7 years (regulatory requirement)

Analytics Data: 3 years (anonymized)

Security Logs: 2 years

Deletion Process

  • Immediate: Personal identifiers, contact information
  • 30 Days: Account data, user preferences
  • 90 Days: Analytics data, usage logs
  • 7 Years: Financial records, contribution data (regulatory)

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

Transfer Safeguards
  • • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • • Adequacy decisions
  • • Binding corporate rules
  • • Encryption in transit
Compliance Standards
  • • GDPR Article 46
  • • CCPA requirements
  • • Local data protection laws
  • • Industry best practices

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws.

Notification: Users will be notified of significant changes via email and platform notifications.

Review Period: Changes become effective 30 days after notification.

Consent: Material changes may require renewed consent.

Version History: Previous versions are archived and accessible.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer

Email: privacy@vdatadao.com

Response Time: Within 48 hours

General Inquiries

Email: support@vdatadao.com

Discord: Community Support

Your Privacy Matters

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in all our data practices. This Privacy Policy is designed to give you clear information about how we handle your data and your rights regarding your personal information.

V! DATADAO