Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We do not sell your personal data.
1. Who This Policy Applies To
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Aevum Protocol website (aevumprotocol.io), the Aevum app (app.aevumprotocol.io), and any related services operated by Aevum Protocol Inc. ("Aevum," "we," "us," "our").
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
- Wallet addresses: When you connect a wallet to our platform, we collect your public wallet address. This is public information on the blockchain.
- Email address: If you sign up for our waitlist, founding cohort, or any email communication, we collect your email address.
- Strategy and performance data: Data you submit to our platform for verification, including backtest results and strategy parameters.
- Usage data: Pages visited, features used, clicks, time spent, and other interaction data collected automatically when you use our services.
- Device and browser information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and similar technical data.
- Communications: Any messages you send us via email or support channels.
We do not collect private keys, seed phrases, or passwords. Never share these with anyone.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our platform and services
- Process and verify strategy submissions and attestations
- Send transactional communications (e.g., confirmations, verification results)
- Send product updates, announcements, and marketing communications — you can opt out at any time
- Monitor for fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
4. Analytics and Tracking
We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our website and platform. These tools may use cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data. This may include services such as Google Analytics or similar providers.
You can opt out of analytics tracking by using browser extensions such as uBlock Origin, or by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings. Note that some features of our platform may not function correctly if tracking is disabled.
We use cookies for:
- Session management (keeping you logged in)
- Remembering your preferences
- Analytics and performance monitoring
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
- Service providers: Third-party vendors that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support). These providers are bound by data processing agreements and may only use your data to provide services to us.
- The Ethereum blockchain: On-chain transactions are public and permanent. Wallet addresses, strategy commitments, and attestation data recorded on-chain are publicly visible.
- Legal and regulatory authorities: When required by law, court order, or valid governmental request.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specifically:
- Account and email data: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe
- Usage and analytics data: Typically retained for up to 24 months
- On-chain data: Permanently recorded on the Ethereum blockchain; we cannot delete it
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to our legal obligations and limitations — on-chain data cannot be deleted)
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@aevumprotocol.io. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no system is completely secure. You use our services at your own risk and are responsible for maintaining the security of your wallet and credentials.
9. International Data Transfers
Aevum Protocol Inc. is incorporated in the United States. If you access our services from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
10. Children
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the effective date above and, where appropriate, by sending an email notification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:
Aevum Protocol Inc.
Privacy Team
privacy@aevumprotocol.io