Privacy Policy

1. Overview & Scope

TechnoRealism, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a New York corporation, operates a portfolio of websites, applications, and services including:

• TechnoRealism.com — Corporate website
• Minting Coins® (MintingCoins.com) — Media and technology brand
• Web3Domains (Web3Domains.com) — Domain marketplace
• Web3Identity (Web3Identity.com) — API services
• Hyperwave Marketing™ (HyperwaveMarketing.com) — Marketing agency
• ATV (atv.eth.limo) — AI agent infrastructure
• All related subdomains, APIs, and associated services

Collectively, these are referred to as "the Sites" or "our Services."

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect information when you access or use our Services, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with our business.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information from various sources as described below. The specific information collected depends on how you interact with our Services.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password when you create an account
• Profile Data: Avatar, bio, preferences, ENS names, wallet addresses you choose to associate
• Communications: Messages, emails, support requests, feedback, and any other communications with us
• Transaction Data: Payment information, billing address, transaction history
• User Content: Any content you submit, post, or upload to our Services
• Survey/Research: Responses to surveys, questionnaires, or research participation
• Event Registration: Information provided when registering for webinars, events, or programs

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Services, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, browser type and version
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL, clickstream data
• Location Data: General geographic location inferred from IP address; precise location only with your consent
• Usage Data: Features used, actions taken, time spent, interaction patterns
• Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6)
• API Usage: Endpoints accessed, request parameters (excluding sensitive data), response codes, rate limit status

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Authentication Providers: If you sign in via Google, Twitter/X, Discord, or other providers, we receive profile information they share
• Blockchain Data: Publicly available on-chain data associated with wallet addresses you connect
• Analytics Partners: Aggregated and individual usage data from analytics services
• Marketing Partners: Information from advertising and marketing partners
• Public Sources: Publicly available information from social media, public databases, and other sources
• Service Providers: Information from vendors who help us deliver our Services

2.4 Sensitive Information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (racial/ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, sexual orientation, genetic/biometric data). If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it unless legally required to retain it.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Providing Services

• Create and manage your account
• Process transactions and payments
• Deliver requested products, services, and features
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send transactional communications (confirmations, receipts, alerts)

3.2 Improving & Developing Services

• Analyze usage trends and patterns
• Conduct research and development
• Test new features and functionality
• Personalize your experience
• Generate aggregated analytics and insights

3.3 Marketing & Communications

• Send promotional emails and newsletters (with your consent where required)
• Display targeted advertisements
• Conduct surveys and collect feedback
• Notify you about products, services, and events

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time (see Section 11).

3.4 Security & Fraud Prevention

• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Enforce our Terms of Service and other policies
• Protect our rights, property, and safety, and that of our users and the public
• Comply with rate limits and prevent abuse of our APIs

3.5 Legal Compliance

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Respond to lawful requests from public authorities
• Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
• Meet tax, accounting, and audit obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland, we process personal data based on the following legal bases:

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we have conducted balancing tests to ensure our interests do not override your fundamental rights.

5. Information Sharing & Disclosure

5.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Cloud hosting and infrastructure (AWS, etc.)
• Payment processing (Stripe, Coinbase CDP)
• Analytics (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Email delivery services
• Customer support tools
• Security and fraud prevention services

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

5.2 Legal Requirements & Protection

We may disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Enforce our Terms of Service, policies, or other agreements
• Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users, employees, or others
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues
• Respond to an emergency involving potential harm

We reserve the right to disclose information to law enforcement or other authorities without notice to you when legally permitted or required.

5.3 Business Transfers

In connection with any merger, acquisition, sale of assets, financing, bankruptcy, or transfer of our business, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

5.5 Aggregated/De-identified Data

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably identify you for any purpose, including research, analytics, and marketing.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Services.

6.1 Types of Technologies

• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device
• Pixels/Web Beacons: Tiny graphics that track actions
• Local Storage: Data stored in your browser
• Device Fingerprinting: Identifying devices based on configuration

6.2 Purposes

6.3 Your Choices

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
• Opt-Out Tools: Google Analytics Opt-out, NAI Opt-out
• Do Not Track: We endeavor to honor DNT signals where technically feasible

Note: Disabling cookies may affect functionality of our Services.

7. Web3 & Blockchain Data

7.1 Wallet Connections

When you connect a cryptocurrency wallet to our Services:

• We access your public wallet address only
• We view publicly available on-chain data (balances, transactions, NFTs, ENS names)
• We do not access your private keys or seed phrases
• We cannot initiate transactions without your explicit wallet signature

7.2 ENS & On-Chain Identity

Our Services interact with Ethereum Name Service (ENS) and other on-chain identity protocols. Information stored in these systems (names, records, avatars, text records) is publicly accessible on the blockchain and not subject to deletion requests made to us.

7.3 API Services

Our Web3Identity API provides access to public blockchain data. We log API requests for:

• Rate limiting and abuse prevention
• Service improvement and debugging
• Billing and usage tracking

We do not sell individual API usage data to third parties.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8.1 Retention Periods

8.2 Extended Retention

We may retain information longer when:

• Required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Needed to resolve disputes or enforce agreements
• Necessary for fraud prevention or security
• You have an outstanding balance or unresolved issue

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

• TLS/SSL encryption for data in transit
• Encryption at rest for sensitive data
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular security assessments
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

9.1 Your Security Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials
• Securing your wallet private keys and seed phrases
• Logging out of shared devices
• Reporting suspected unauthorized access promptly

10. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate.

These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries.

For transfers from the EEA/UK/Switzerland, we rely on:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms as applicable

11. Your Privacy Rights

11.1 Rights for All Users

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

• Access: Request a copy of personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to exceptions)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent

11.2 GDPR Rights (EEA/UK/Switzerland)

Additional rights include:

• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right not to be subject to automated decision-making with legal effects

11.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any rights, contact us at support@web3identity.com. We will:

• Verify your identity before processing requests
• Respond within 30 days (45 days for CCPA requests, extendable)
• Explain any reasons for denial

11.4 Limitations on Rights

We may deny requests when:

• We cannot verify your identity
• The request is excessive, repetitive, or unfounded
• Retention is required for legal compliance, disputes, or fraud prevention
• Deletion would harm our legitimate interests or others' rights
• The information is publicly available blockchain data (we cannot delete on-chain data)

12. Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CCPA)

12.1 California Resident Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, and sold
• Delete personal information held by us (with exceptions)
• Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Limit use of sensitive personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

12.2 Categories of Information

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers (name, email, IP address, wallet address)
• Commercial information (transaction history)
• Internet/network activity (browsing, usage data)
• Geolocation data (general location from IP)
• Inferences (preferences, characteristics)

12.3 Submitting Requests

California residents may submit requests via:

• Email: support@web3identity.com
• Subject Line: "CCPA Request"

We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days. You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf with written authorization.

12.4 Shine the Light

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing. We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

13. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions).

If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at support@web3identity.com.

14. Third-Party Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of:

• Linked websites and services
• Wallet providers (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.)
• Blockchain networks (Ethereum, Base, etc.)
• Data providers we aggregate from (CoinGecko, DefiLlama, etc.)
• Social media platforms
• Payment processors

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

15. Limitations & Disclaimers

15.1 No Warranty

We provide our Services and this Privacy Policy "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

15.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TECHNOREALISM, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO:

• Unauthorized access to or disclosure of your information
• Data breaches or security incidents
• Third-party actions or practices
• Blockchain data permanence or public availability
• Your reliance on information in this Policy

Our total liability shall not exceed the greater of $100 or the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

15.3 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TechnoRealism, Inc. from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of this Privacy Policy or misuse of our Services.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16.2 Arbitration

Any dispute arising from or relating to this Privacy Policy shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in Rochester, New York. You waive any right to participate in a class action or class arbitration.

16.3 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property matters, and you may file complaints with your local data protection authority.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting the updated Policy with a new "Last Updated" date.

For material changes, we will endeavor to provide notice via:

• Email notification (if we have your email)
• Prominent notice on our websites
• In-app notification

Your continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any changes, your sole remedy is to stop using our Services.

18. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us:

TechnoRealism, Inc.
Attn: Privacy
620 Park Avenue, Suite #109
Rochester, NY 14607
United States

Email: support@web3identity.com
General Support: support@web3identity.com
Twitter/X: @GaryPalmerJr

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days, or sooner as required by applicable law.

EEA/UK Representative

If you are located in the EEA or UK and have concerns, you may also contact your local data protection authority.