Privacy Policy

At DDRC (Distributed Digital Reserve Coin), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.ddrc.io] and interact with our ecosystem.

By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, contact details, and any information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to updates.
  • Blockchain Information: Public wallet addresses, transaction data, staking and governance activity. Please note: we never collect or store your private keys.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies for analytics and security.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, dashboards, or services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data only for legitimate business and operational purposes, including:

  • Providing access to DDRC utilities, APIs, and ecosystem services.
  • Facilitating governance, staking, and community participation.
  • Sending updates, newsletters, and announcements (with your consent).
  • Improving website performance, security, and user experience.
  • Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and risk management obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information under the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – when you subscribe to updates or marketing.
  • Contractual necessity – when information is needed to deliver services.
  • Legal compliance – to meet financial, regulatory, or tax obligations.
  • Legitimate interests – to secure, improve, and maintain our ecosystem.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, or communication platforms.
  • Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or court order.
  • Community Governance: Certain wallet activities (staking, voting) may be publicly visible on-chain.

5. International Data Transfers

As a global ecosystem, your data may be processed outside your country of residence. We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR, CCPA, and applicable GCC data protection laws.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
  • Opt-out of marketing communications.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Portability of your personal data.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures (encryption, access controls, firewalls) to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. Blockchain transactions are irreversible and publicly visible by design.

9. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and measure website performance. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.