1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information you voluntarily provide:

• First and last name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Company or affiliated entity name

• Bank details or wallet address (where necessary for transactions)

• Information related to membership applications or formal contacts

• KYC/AML data, when required by applicable financial regulations

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited, time spent, clicks

• Referring URLs

• Analytical data (via tools like Google Analytics)

• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 4)

1.3 Web3-Specific Data

• Wallet addresses

• Transaction hashes

• Activity on public blockchains (e.g., smart contract interactions)

• Digital signature for decentralized authentication

2. Purpose of Processing

We use your data to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services and user experience

• Manage the membership process (invitation, application, verification)

• Organize events and community interactions

• Protect the integrity of our ecosystem and member security

• Prevent fraudulent activities and comply with AML/KYC regulations

• Perform statistical analysis to enhance functionality

• Communicate with you for administrative or informational purposes

• Fulfill legal and contractual obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: for hosting, analytics, KYC, event management

• Legal Advisors or Regulators: for compliance or regulatory requirements

• Government Authorities: upon legal request or for rights protection

• Successors or Buyers: in case of corporate restructuring

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies may be:

• Essential: for site functionality

• Functional: to remember preferences

• Analytical: to collect usage data

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

Cookie Consent Notice 

This website uses essential and analytics cookies to enhance your browsing experience. We do not use marketing or profiling cookies without your explicit consent. By continuing to use this website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

Our services are accessible globally. We apply cookie practices in accordance with local regulations. Users from jurisdictions that require explicit opt-in consent (such as the European Economic Area) are advised to disable cookies through browser settings if no banner is provided.

Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing is based on one or more of the following legal bases under Article 6 of the GDPR:

• Your explicit consent

• Fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Legitimate interest pursued by the controller, provided it does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or comply with legal obligations. Blockchain transaction data is permanently stored on the public blockchain and cannot be deleted.

Retention Periods by Category

• Contact and communication data: up to 12 months from last interaction

• Membership-related data: duration of membership + up to 5 years

• Analytics or marketing data (upon consent): up to 24 months

6. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect data:

• SSL encrypted communications

• Authentication-based access

• Wallet and private key security

• Internal audit systems and access controls

• Security policies for smart contracts and Web3 protocols

Decentralized Infrastructure Security

• End-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge access controls

• Protection for wallets, digital assets, and smart contract interactions

• Distributed backups and continuous monitoring

• Immutable logs and automated auditing

• Incident response protocols for DApp and token-related vulnerabilities

However, no online system is 100% risk-free. Use of services is at your own risk.

7. External Links and Third Parties

Our site may contain links to external platforms (e.g., wallets, DeFi tools, social media). We are not responsible for their data practices. Please review their respective privacy policies.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., EU, California), you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent

• Request data portability

• File a complaint with the relevant authority

9. Web3 Privacy

Understanding the pseudonymous and public nature of the blockchain:

• We do not directly process sensitive data on-chain

• Users are responsible for protecting their private keys

• We provide off-chain tools for secure management of personal data linked to wallets

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be published on this page with an updated date. By continuing to use the Site, you accept such changes.

11. International Data Transfers 

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that such transfers occur only under adequate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or recognized adequacy decisions.

12. Data Protection Officer 

You can contact our appointed Data Protection Officer (DPO) for any inquiries or requests regarding your personal data:

privacy@sainttrust.co.uk