Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 20, 2024
Your privacy is very important to us. It is Haberdasher Labs, Inc.'s ("Haberdasher Labs," "we," "us," or "our") policy to respect your privacy and comply with applicable laws regarding any personal information we may collect about you, including across our website (https://www.hatsprotocol.xyz), its subdomains, and any related products and services, including our HatsSignerGate Deployer App (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in two main categories: voluntarily provided and automatically collected data.
1.1 Voluntarily Provided Information
This includes personal information you knowingly provide to us, such as:
Name
Email address
Wallet address
Payment information (for subscriptions)
User-generated content (e.g., text, images, or videos submitted to the platform)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect data through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs when you use the Services, such as:
Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and access times
Device Data: Device type, operating system, and geolocation data
Transaction Data: Records and analytics of blockchain interactions made through the Hats Protocol
For more details on cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect, use, and process your information for the following purposes:
To provide, maintain, and improve our Services (including the platform and Hats Protocol tools)
To manage subscriptions, process payments, and deliver customer support
To respond to inquiries, feedback, or technical issues
To send updates, notifications, or promotional materials (with your consent)
For analytics, market research, and business development purposes
To ensure compliance with applicable laws and detect fraudulent activities
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information under the following circumstances:
To third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Services (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers, hosting providers)
To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or enforce our legal rights
To business partners or entities in connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition
For blockchain-related activities, your wallet address and transaction data may be publicly visible on supported blockchains.
4. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Upon request, we will delete or anonymize your personal data unless retention is required for legal compliance.
5. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. You use the Services at your own risk.
6. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website usage. You can manage cookie settings through your browser. For details, refer to our Cookie Policy.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access: Request details about the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data
Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations
Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hq@hatsprotocol.xyz.
8. Third-Party Links and Open-Source Components
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or open-source tools (e.g., Hats Protocol, modules, SDKs, or registries). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. When interacting with open-source tools or blockchain components, you should review their respective policies.
9. International Data Transfers
If you access the Services outside of the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different privacy laws. By using the Services, you consent to such transfers.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will promptly delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for legal compliance. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Haberdasher Labs, Inc. Email: hq@hatsprotocol.xyz Website: https://www.hatsprotocol.xyz
13. GDPR and CCPA Supplement
This section provides additional disclosures and rights for individuals located in the European Union (GDPR) and California residents (CCPA).
13.1 GDPR Rights (for EU Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Right to Access: Obtain confirmation about whether your personal data is processed and access it.
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data where it is no longer necessary or processed unlawfully.
Right to Restrict Processing: Restrict the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
You may exercise your rights by contacting us at hq@hatsprotocol.xyz.
13.2 CCPA Rights (for California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Know: Request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we collect, use, and disclose.
Right to Delete: Request the deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal data, if applicable (note: Haberdasher Labs does not sell personal data).
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at hq@hatsprotocol.xyz with the subject line "CCPA Request."
Additional Disclosures: For any GDPR or CCPA-related questions, or to learn more about your rights, please contact us at hq@hatsprotocol.xyz.
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