1.1. Information You Provide

• Account Information
  To join the waitlist and later activate your ClipStake account, you provide your name, email address, and a chosen username.
• Wallet Information
  Once approved, you connect one or more supported wallets (Privy, Phantom, or MetaMask). We record your wallet address(es) to facilitate blockchain payments.

1.2. Automatically Collected Data

• Usage & Device Data
  We collect basic device and usage details, including:
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and duration
  • Clickstream data (features accessed)
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies
  We use cookies and similar tools to:
  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember preferences (e.g., language)
  • Track analytics via Google Analytics (or similar)
  Disabling cookies may affect your experience.

1.3. Information from Public Blockchain

• On-Chain Transaction Data
  All payments and payouts occur on public blockchains. Wallet addresses and transaction hashes are publicly visible. We store transaction details to display balances and histories.

2.1. Provide & Improve the Service

• Enable account creation, login, and waitlist management.
• Facilitate on-chain payments in USDC, SOL, and other supported SPL tokens.
• Monitor and improve platform performance.

2.2. Security & Compliance

• Verify wallet connections (Privy, Phantom, MetaMask).
• Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access.

2.3. Communications

• Send account-related emails (activation, password reset, wallet confirmations).
• If you opt in, send updates about new features or promotions. You can unsubscribe anytime.

2.4. Legal Obligations

• Comply with applicable laws and respond to valid legal requests.

3.1. Service Providers

We share minimal data with third-party providers for: Email delivery, Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and Identity verification vendors, if needed. All providers must follow our data security requirements.

3.2. Blockchain Transparency

Blockchain transactions are inherently public. ClipStake does not hide wallet addresses or transaction details.

3.3. Legal Requirements

We may disclose data to comply with valid legal process, or to protect against fraud or other illegal activities.

3.4. Aggregate & De-identified Data

We may share aggregated, non-identifiable usage statistics for research or marketing.

4.1. Account Data

We keep your account and wallet information as long as your account is active. If you close your account, we may retain limited data to comply with legal obligations.

4.2. Transaction Records

We retain on-chain transaction records indefinitely so you can review payment history and for compliance purposes.

4.3. Analytics & Logs

We keep usage logs and analytics data for up to 24 months for performance and security monitoring.

4.4. Beta Testing Data

During beta testing, we may retain additional debugging and performance data for up to 12 months after the beta period ends to ensure platform stability.

5.1. Access Control

Only authorized personnel can access production systems.

5.2. Monitoring & Auditing

We regularly scan for vulnerabilities and monitor for suspicious activity.

5.3. Incident Response

If a breach occurs, we will notify affected users and authorities as required.