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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2025

1. Introduction
Our mission at Madenix (MADEN Token or “MATO”) is to create a safer, more transparent, and community-driven Web3 experience. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data across our websites (e.g., madenix.com, blog.madenix.com, forum.madenix.com, academy.madenix.com, vote.madenix.com, dex.madenix.com) and related services.

2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide

Account Data: If you register on the forum or academy, you may submit your username, email address, password (securely hashed), and optional profile details.
Communications: We collect any messages or content you contribute (e.g., forum posts or Academy submissions).
User Content: Uploaded files, comments, or feedback you provide.

2.2 Automatic Collection

Technical Data: IP address, browser type/version, device type, operating system, site interaction details (e.g., page views, clicks).
Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use essential (login session), performance (usage analytics), and functional cookies (e.g., language or theme preferences). Tracking is limited and anonymized whenever possible.

3. How We Use Your Information
Platform Operations: To enable account creation, logins, and participation in forums, Academy, votes, and Madendex.
Improvement & Analytics: To understand usage patterns, improve site performance, and enhance the user experience.
Communications: To send important service updates, security alerts, and newsletters (where permitted).
Security and Compliance: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or other malicious behavior.
Legal Requirements: To fulfill legal obligations, enforce policies, or resolve disputes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing
Consent: For non-essential cookies or marketing communications.
Contractual Necessity: To perform necessary tasks like user account functionality.
Legitimate Interests: For analytics, fraud prevention, and UX improvement.
Legal Compliance: To abide by applicable laws (e.g., financial regulations, data protection laws).

5. Sharing Your Data
Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party services (e.g., web hosting, analytics, security) who process it on our behalf.
Legal Authorities: When required by law or for legal protection.
Aggregate Information: Non-identifiable data may be shared for reporting or improvement purposes.
No Third-Party Sales: We do not sell or trade your personal data.

6. Data Security & Retention
We implement technical (e.g., encryption, secure servers) and organizational measures to protect your data.
Retention Period: Personal data is retained as long as necessary for operational use, legal compliance, or until you request deletion.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR), you may have rights to:
Access or correct your personal data.
Request deletion (“right to erasure”).
Object to processing or restrict its use.
Receive your data in a portable form.
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for marketing emails).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@madenix.com. We may request verification before fulfilling a request.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use:
Essential Cookies: Required for login and session management.
Performance/Analytics Cookies: To help us analyze site traffic (e.g., Google Analytics with anonym — you can list whichever you use).
Optional Cookies: Functional cookies for language preferences or theme selection—always with consent.
You can manage cookie preferences through the prompt at first visit or your browser settings.

9. Links to Other Sites
Our platform may link to third-party services or websites (e.g., blockchain explorers, partner sites). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their policies separately.

10. Changes to the Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy over time. We will post the updated version on this page with a new “Last Updated” timestamp. Significant changes may also be communicated via our site or emails.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests related to this Policy or your data:
Email: privacy@madenix.com