🔒 Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 23, 2025

1. Introduction

ETH Shot ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our blockchain-based gaming platform.

Blockchain Transparency: ETH Shot operates on public blockchain networks. While we protect your personal data, your wallet address and transaction history are publicly visible on the blockchain.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Wallet Connection: Your Ethereum wallet address when you connect to our platform
• Transaction Data: Details of your game participation and transactions
• Communication: Any messages or feedback you send to us

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: How you interact with our platform (pages visited, features used)
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device for functionality and analytics
• Blockchain Data: Public transaction records from the Ethereum network

2.3 Third-Party Information

• Wallet Providers: Information from MetaMask, WalletConnect, and other wallet services
• Blockchain Networks: Public data from Ethereum and other supported networks
• Analytics Services: Aggregated usage statistics from third-party analytics providers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide Services: Enable game participation and platform functionality
• Process Transactions: Execute smart contract interactions and payments
• Maintain Security: Detect fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Improve Platform: Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and provide assistance
• Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and legal obligations
• Communications: Send important updates about our services

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We May Share Information With:

• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our platform
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

4.2 Public Blockchain Data

Important: Your wallet address, transaction amounts, and game participation are permanently recorded on public blockchains and cannot be deleted or made private.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Smart Contract Security: Code audits and best practices for blockchain interactions

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type:

• Account Data: As long as you use our services
• Transaction Records: 7 years for legal and regulatory compliance
• Usage Analytics: 2 years in aggregated, anonymized form
• Blockchain Data: Permanently stored on public networks (cannot be deleted)
• Support Communications: 3 years after resolution

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (limited by blockchain immutability)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our support channels. Note that blockchain data cannot be modified or deleted due to the immutable nature of distributed ledgers.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Enable core platform functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Understand how users interact with our platform
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Security Cookies: Detect suspicious activity and prevent fraud

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with various third-party services:

• Wallet Providers: MetaMask, WalletConnect, Coinbase Wallet
• Blockchain Networks: Ethereum, Polygon, and other supported chains
• Analytics: Usage tracking and performance monitoring services
• Infrastructure: Cloud hosting and content delivery networks

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their practices before using our platform.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
• Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

11. Children's Privacy

Age Restriction: ETH Shot is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our platform
• Sending notifications through our platform or email
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of ETH Shot after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through:

• Our official support channels
• The contact information provided on our platform
• Our designated data protection contact (where applicable)

14. Regulatory Compliance

We strive to comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
• Other applicable regional privacy laws

If you are subject to specific privacy laws, additional rights may apply to you. Please contact us for more information about your specific rights.