Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

1NCBlockchain ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address, full name, and optionally your NC county. This information is stored securely in our database (hosted by Supabase).

2.2 Usage Data

We collect information about how you use the Platform, including course progress, quiz scores, trading activity, and feature interactions. This data helps us improve the educational experience.

2.3 Wallet Information

If you connect a blockchain wallet, we store your public wallet address. We never have access to your private keys or seed phrases.

2.4 Automatically Collected Data

We may collect standard web analytics data such as browser type, device information, IP address, and pages visited. We do not use invasive tracking cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
• Track your learning progress and issue certificates
• Process governance votes and community proposals
• Facilitate the referral and rewards system
• Send important updates about your account or the Platform
• Prevent abuse and enforce our Terms of Service
• Generate aggregate, anonymized analytics

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on Supabase (cloud-hosted PostgreSQL) with Row Level Security (RLS) policies ensuring users can only access their own data. We use HTTPS encryption for all data in transit and follow security best practices for data at rest.

While we implement reasonable security measures, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute data security.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: Supabase (database), Avalanche Network (blockchain transactions), and GitHub Pages (hosting)
• Public Blockchain Data: Transactions on the Avalanche Fuji testnet are publicly visible by nature of blockchain technology
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Certificates: Certificate verification pages display your display name and course completion data publicly

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data through your account settings
• Update or correct your profile information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export your course progress and certificate data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, contact us through the Platform's feedback system.

7. Cookies and Tracking

The Platform uses essential cookies for authentication session management. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. If analytics are implemented, they will use privacy-respecting, cookie-free solutions.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of material changes through the Platform. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us through the Platform's feedback system or visit our governance page.