1. Introduction
WeNode (“WeNode,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard Personal Data when you visit https://wenode.io or interact with any related products, dashboards, APIs, smart-contracts, Discord/TG bots and mobile experiences (collectively, the “Services”).
2. Scope
This Policy applies to anyone who:
- browses the website;
- creates a WeNode account or wallet connection;
- delegates computing power, purchases nodes or invests in infrastructure;
- communicates with us on social or support channels;
- participates in events, campaigns, Zealy / Galxe quests or airdrops.
3. Definitions
- Personal Data – any information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual.
- Processing – any operation performed on Personal Data (collection, storage, use, disclosure, deletion, etc.).
- Controller – WeNode (legal entity: [WeNode Labs Ltd., registration Nº …]).
- Processor – a third party that processes data on WeNode’s behalf (e.g. AWS, Supabase, Cloudflare).
4. Data We Collect
* For EU/UK users we rely on GDPR legal bases.
5. How We Use Data
- Operate the network – node registration, reward calculations, airdrop eligibility.
- Improve the product – performance analytics, bug diagnostics, UX research.
- Security & abuse prevention – DDoS mitigation, anti-sybil checks, KYC/AML (where required).
- Marketing & community – campaign updates, event invitations, role/level assignments.
- Regulatory compliance – tax, accounting and anti-money-laundering obligations.
6. Cookies & Similar Tech
We use first-party cookies for session management and third-party cookies (e.g. Plausible / Google Analytics) for aggregated analytics. You can manage preferences via the cookie banner or browser settings.
7. Sharing & Disclosure
We never sell Personal Data. We share it only with:
- Cloud & infra providers — AWS, GCP or [provider list];
- Analytics / marketing tools — Plausible, PostHog, MailerLite, Zealy, Galxe;
- Payment / KYC vendors — Stripe, SumSub (if node sales require fiat/fiat-on-ramp);
- Legal or regulatory bodies when lawfully compelled;
- Successors in the event of merger, acquisition or asset sale.
8. International Transfers
Data may be stored or processed outside your jurisdiction (e.g. EU-US). When we transfer EU/UK data internationally we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or an adequacy decision.
9. Security
We apply industry-standard safeguards: TLS 1.3, encryption at rest, least-privilege IAM, periodic penetration testing, multi-sig on treasury wallets. No system is 100% secure; you use the Services at your own risk.
10. Data Retention
Personal Data is kept [X years/months] or until the purpose is fulfilled, whichever is longer, unless a longer retention is required by law (e.g. tax records 7 years).
11. Your Rights
- Access, correct, delete or port your data;
- Object to or restrict processing;
- Withdraw consent (marketing opt-out);
- Lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority.
Requests: privacy@wenode.io (we respond within 30 days).
12. Children
WeNode does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (US) / 16 (EU). If you believe we hold such data, contact us for deletion.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. We will notify you via banner, e-mail, or dashboard notice and update the “Effective Date” above.
14. Contact
Controller: WeNode Labs Ltd., [registered address, jurisdiction]
E-mail: privacy@wenode.io
Data-Protection Officer: [Name or “N/A if not required”]
Information We’ll Need from the CTO / Engineering & Ops Leads
Once the CTO supplies these details, we can plug the specifics into the template → final compliant Privacy Policy (and generate the formal Word/PDF if needed).
