Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 25, 2025

Intellect Project ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your personal data is handled. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have as a participant in our ecosystem.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to operate our website, community, and ecosystem services. This may include:

Personal Information: name, email address, or social media handles you provide when subscribing to updates, joining our Discord, or creating an account.

Contribution Data: records of your contributions to the ecosystem (e.g., code, data, governance activity) stored on-chain in a transparent and immutable ledger.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies when you visit our site (intellectproject.org).

Community Data: messages or activity you voluntarily share in our public forums, including Discord.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services and website.
• Facilitate community governance and reward mechanisms.
• Maintain security, transparency, and integrity of the ecosystem.
• Share updates, newsletters, or announcements if you opt-in.
• Comply with legal obligations applicable to nonprofit and decentralized projects.

We never sell your personal data.

3. Blockchain Transparency

Certain data, such as contribution records and wallet addresses, may be stored permanently on a public blockchain. Please be aware that blockchain entries are immutable and cannot be altered or deleted.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for basic site functionality, analytics, and to improve your browsing experience. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data only in the following cases:

• With service providers (hosting, analytics, mailing) under confidentiality agreements.
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Within the Intellect Project community, to facilitate governance and transparency.

We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here, unless a longer retention is required by law. Contribution data stored on the blockchain is permanent.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data (excluding blockchain records).
• Withdraw consent for optional data uses (e.g., newsletter).
• File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system is 100% secure, and participation in blockchain-based systems carries inherent transparency risks.

9. International Use

As a global, decentralized initiative, your data may be processed across multiple jurisdictions. By using our services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information outside your country of residence, where privacy laws may differ.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or project practices. We will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date and posting the new version on intellectproject.org.

11. Contact Us

For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 privacy@intellectproject.org