1 Overview & Our Commitment

ChainWatchX ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our blockchain security monitoring platform and related services.

🛡️ Our Privacy Commitment

We believe privacy is a fundamental right. We design our products with privacy by default, use industry-leading security measures, and are transparent about our data practices.

Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:

  • ChainWatchX web application and dashboard
  • Desktop applications (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Browser extensions
  • Mobile applications (when available)
  • Our website and marketing communications
  • Customer support interactions

2 Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect the following types of personal information:

Data Type Examples Purpose
Account Information Name, email address, password Account creation and authentication
Profile Data User preferences, notification settings Service personalization
Billing Information Payment method, billing address Payment processing (handled by third parties)
Communication Data Support tickets, feedback, surveys Customer support and service improvement

Blockchain & Wallet Data

To provide our security monitoring services, we collect:

  • Wallet Addresses: Public blockchain addresses you choose to monitor
  • Transaction Data: Publicly available blockchain transaction information
  • Security Events: Detected threats, suspicious activities, and security alerts
  • Risk Scores: Calculated security ratings and risk assessments

🔒 Important Note on Wallet Data

We never collect, store, or have access to your private keys, seed phrases, or any information that could be used to control your cryptocurrency assets. We only monitor publicly available blockchain data.

3 How We Use Your Information

Primary Service Functions

  • Security Monitoring: Analyze blockchain transactions for threats and suspicious activities
  • Alert System: Send real-time notifications about security events
  • Risk Assessment: Calculate and display security scores for your assets
  • Reporting: Generate security reports and analytics dashboards

Account & Service Management

  • Create and manage your user account
  • Authenticate your identity and secure your account
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Provide customer support and technical assistance
  • Send important service updates and security notifications

Service Improvement & Development

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our algorithms
  • Develop new security detection capabilities
  • Test and optimize platform performance
  • Conduct security research and threat intelligence
  • Train machine learning models for better threat detection

4 Information Sharing & Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

ChainWatchX does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary gain. Your data is used solely to provide and improve our security services.

Limited Sharing Scenarios

We may share your information only in these specific circumstances:

🔧 Service Providers

  • Cloud Infrastructure: AWS, Google Cloud for secure data storage
  • Payment Processing: Stripe, PayPal for billing (they handle payment data directly)
  • Email Services: SendGrid, Mailchimp for transactional emails
  • Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics to understand usage patterns
  • Customer Support: Zendesk or similar for support ticket management

🔒 Data Protection Measures

All third-party service providers are contractually required to maintain the same level of data protection as ChainWatchX and can only use your data for the specific purposes we authorize.

5 Data Security & Protection

Security-First Approach

As a cybersecurity company, we apply the highest security standards to protect your data. Our security measures include:

🔐 Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption: AES-256 encryption for data at rest, TLS 1.3 for data in transit
  • Access Controls: Multi-factor authentication, role-based access, principle of least privilege
  • Network Security: VPNs, firewalls, intrusion detection systems
  • Data Isolation: Customer data is logically separated and isolated
  • Regular Audits: Automated and manual security assessments

🏛️ Organizational Safeguards

  • Employee Training: Regular security awareness and privacy training
  • Background Checks: Comprehensive screening for all employees
  • Incident Response: Documented procedures for security incidents
  • Data Minimization: We collect only necessary data and delete it when no longer needed

🏆 Security Certifications

ChainWatchX maintains SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and other industry-standard security certifications. Our security practices are regularly audited by independent third parties.

6 Data Retention & Deletion

Retention Principles

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services to you
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
  • Improve our services and security capabilities

Account Deletion

When you delete your ChainWatchX account:

  • Your account is immediately deactivated
  • Personal data is deleted within 30 days
  • Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance
  • Anonymized data may be retained for service improvement

7 Your Privacy Rights

Your Rights Under GDPR & Similar Laws

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

🔍 Right to Access

  • Request a copy of your personal data we hold
  • Understand how your data is being processed
  • Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

✏️ Right to Rectification

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Update your account information at any time
  • Request corrections to security reports based on incorrect data

🗑️ Right to Deletion ("Right to be Forgotten")

  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Have data removed when no longer necessary
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights:

  1. Email us: privacy@chainwatchx.com
  2. Use our portal: Login to your account settings
  3. Contact support: Submit a support ticket
  4. Write to us: See contact information below

8 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website or use our application. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

🔧 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

  • Authentication: Keep you logged in securely
  • Security: Protect against attacks and unauthorized access
  • Functionality: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Load Balancing: Ensure optimal performance

📊 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

  • Usage Analytics: Understand how you use our platform
  • Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
  • Feature Usage: See which features are most valuable
  • Error Tracking: Improve stability and reliability

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through:

  • Browser Settings: Block, delete, or manage cookies
  • Our Cookie Preferences: Available in your account settings
  • Opt-out Tools: Industry-standard opt-out mechanisms
  • Do Not Track: We respect browser DNT signals

Questions About Privacy?

We're here to help with any questions about your privacy, data protection, or this policy. Contact us using any of the methods below.

📧 Privacy Team

privacy@chainwatchx.com

📞 Data Protection Officer

dpo@chainwatchx.com

🏢 Legal Department

legal@chainwatchx.com

📮 Mailing Address

ChainWatchX Privacy Team
123 Security Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States