ToR DAO Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 12, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how ToRDAO (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, processes, and protects your personal information when you use our website, services, and decentralized applications (collectively, the “Website”).
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, you should stop using our Website immediately.
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at contact AT tordao.org.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and wallet address when you contact us.
• User Submissions: Any information you include in messages, support requests, or feedback.

You may also choose to provide additional information voluntarily. If you do so, you are responsible for the content you share.

B. Information Collected Automatically

We may automatically collect the following types of personal information:

• Wallet Address: Used for authentication, blockchain transactions, fraud prevention, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Device Information: Includes device type, operating system, browser type, and screen resolution to optimize Website functionality.
• Usage Data: Includes pages visited, interactions with smart contracts, timestamps, and search queries to improve user experience.

We do not collect personally identifiable financial information, as all transactions occur on the blockchain, which is inherently public.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

• Operating and Managing the Website – Enabling access, improving security, and ensuring decentralized governance.
• Compliance & Legal Obligations – Adhering to applicable laws, such as anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
• Fraud Prevention & Security – Detecting malicious activity, blocking unauthorized wallets, and enforcing platform rules.
• Service Improvement – Analyzing usage trends to optimize our user interface and platform functionality.
• Business Operations – In the event of a merger, acquisition, or platform restructuring, relevant data may be transferred.

We never sell personal information. We may use aggregated, anonymized data for statistical and research purposes.

4. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:

• With Affiliates & Partners – Sharing limited information with trusted partners involved in platform security, analytics, and blockchain governance.
• With Professional Advisors – Legal and compliance advisors may receive relevant information for auditing and regulatory compliance.
• With Service Providers – Third-party service providers assisting with security, hosting, analytics, and blockchain monitoring.
• For Legal & Security Purposes – If required by law or to prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access to the Website.

Non-identifiable, aggregated data may be shared for business analytics or research.

5. Third-Party Services & External Links

Tordao integrates with third-party blockchain services, such as wallets, decentralized exchanges, and smart contracts. These third-party platforms operate independently and have their own privacy policies.

When you interact with external services (e.g., MetaMask, Ledger, Coinbase Wallet), your data is governed by their respective policies, not ours. We recommend reviewing their terms before use.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Enhance security and platform stability.
• Analyze Website usage and optimize performance.
• Remember user preferences (e.g., wallet connections).

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website’s core functionality.
• Analytical Cookies: Track user behavior to improve performance.
• Functional Cookies: Store user settings and preferences.

Managing Cookies:

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may impact functionality.

We do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals at this time.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

• End-to-end encryption of sensitive data.
• Blockchain-based authentication for transactions.
• Regular security audits and smart contract reviews.

Despite these measures, no online system is completely secure. Users are encouraged to protect their wallet keys and use trusted security tools.

8. Data Retention

We retain collected information only as long as necessary to:

• Operate and secure the Website.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Prevent fraud and enforce our policies.

Users may request deletion of certain personal data, but blockchain transactions cannot be erased due to their immutable nature.

9. Your Rights & Choices

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

• Access & Correction: Request access to or correction of your personal data.
• Deletion & Restriction: Request deletion of personal data (where legally permitted).
• Objection to Processing: Limit how we use your data.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact AT tordao.org.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in multiple jurisdictions. By using TorDAO, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries where privacy laws may differ from your own.
When required, we use standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or similar legal mechanisms to safeguard data transfers.

11. Children’s Privacy

ToRDAO is not intended for children under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

12. Additional Disclosures for California, EEA, and UK Residents

If you reside in California, the European Economic Area (EEA), or the UK, you have additional rights under laws such as:

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) & California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Your Rights Under These Laws Include:

• The right to know what data we collect and how it’s used.
• The right to request deletion of your data.
• The right to opt-out of data sharing.
• The right to non-discrimination when exercising these rights.

To make a request, email contact AT tordao.org with the subject "Privacy Request".

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

14. Contact Information

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📩 Email: contact AT tordao.org
🌍 Website: https://tordao.org