Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06/17/2025

Last Updated: 06/17/2025

Backed By Bismuth ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information you provide when you visit our website (the "Site"), interact with our services, or engage with the Backed By Bismuth token ecosystem.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

Our website: https://www.backedbybismuth.com

All related products and services, including smart contracts, wallet integrations, and communication tools

Users globally, with specific compliance for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other data privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum necessary data required to operate our decentralized services.

a. Automatically Collected Data

IP address

Browser type and version

Device information

Referring URLs

Date/time of access

Wallet address (when interacting with smart contracts)

> Note: Wallet addresses, while unique identifiers, are considered pseudonymous data under GDPR.

b. Voluntarily Provided Data

Email address (if you subscribe or contact us)

Social media handles or usernames (if voluntarily submitted)

Any information you provide via contact forms or feedback mechanisms

c. Blockchain Data

Transactions, token interactions, and wallet addresses are publicly visible and immutable on the blockchain. This information is not controlled by us and is accessible to any third party with access to the blockchain.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

Operating and maintaining the Site

Communicating with users who opt in (e.g., newsletter, product updates)

Security and fraud prevention

Analytics and performance tracking

Compliance with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data under any circumstances.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar tracking tools to improve functionality and measure website performance. These may include:

Essential cookies (for user experience)

Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics or privacy-focused tools like Plausible)

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings. We respect Do Not Track signals.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using personal information depends on the context:

Consent (when you opt-in to communications)

Contractual necessity (providing access to token functionality)

Legitimate interest (maintaining security and service optimization)

Legal obligation (complying with regulatory requirements)

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

For the purpose it was collected

To comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations

To resolve disputes or enforce our rights

Blockchain data, being immutable, cannot be deleted.

7. Third-Party Sharing and Disclosures

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

Cloud providers and hosting partners (under strict confidentiality)

Analytics providers (with anonymized data)

Legal authorities, when required by law

All third-party processors comply with relevant privacy regulations.

8. Your Rights

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

Access: Request a copy of your personal data

Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data

Erasure: Request deletion (where applicable)

Objection/Restriction: Limit or object to processing

Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact: [support@backedbybismuth.com](mailto:support@backedbybismuth.com)

9. International Data Transfers

If you access our site from outside our hosting jurisdiction, be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We use appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, where applicable.

10. Security

We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data:

HTTPS encryption

Secure smart contract deployment practices

Regular security audits

Least-privilege access controls

No method of transmission over the internet or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, particularly with respect to blockchain data.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a prominent notice or emailing registered users.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, contact:

Backed By Bismuth

Email: [support@backedbybismuth.com](mailto:support@backedbybismuth.com)