Privacy

1. Introduction

Welcome to VentureVibe ("we," "our," or "us"), a licensed financial service provider operating CFTC-style event contracts for startup risk management and portfolio hedging. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal and financial information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

Name, email address, and contact information
Age verification and identity documents
Account credentials and authentication data
Profile information and communication preferences

2.2 Financial and Blockchain Data

Solana wallet addresses and cryptocurrency holdings
Transaction hashes, amounts, and blockchain metadata
Vibes token balances and trading activity
Event contract positions and prediction history
Deposit, withdrawal, and fee transaction records
Risk management and portfolio hedging data

2.3 Compliance and Security Data

Geographic location and jurisdiction verification
Device fingerprinting and security analysis
Anti-fraud monitoring and risk assessment data
Regulatory reporting and compliance records

2.4 Usage and Analytics Data

Platform usage patterns and user interactions
Device information, browser details, and IP addresses
Performance metrics and error logs
Customer support communications and feedback

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Financial Services Operations

Process cryptocurrency deposits, withdrawals, and conversions
Facilitate event contract trading and risk management
Calculate pricing, fees, and portfolio valuations
Manage Vibes token balances and transactions

3.2 Compliance and Security

Verify age, identity, and jurisdiction eligibility
Conduct anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud prevention
Monitor transactions for suspicious activity
Comply with financial regulations and reporting requirements

3.3 Platform Services

Provide account management and customer support
Send critical security and transaction notifications
Improve platform performance and user experience
Verify startup metrics and market data integrity

4. Financial Data Protection

As a licensed financial service provider, we implement enhanced security measures for your financial and cryptocurrency data:

Bank-grade encryption for all financial transactions
Segregated storage of customer funds and assets
Multi-signature wallet security for cryptocurrency holdings
Real-time fraud monitoring and anomaly detection
Regular third-party security audits and compliance reviews
Incident response procedures for financial data breaches
Insurance coverage for customer protection

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal or financial information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

Regulatory compliance: Financial regulators, tax authorities, and law enforcement when legally required
Financial services: Licensed payment processors, blockchain validators, and compliance verification services
Security purposes: Fraud prevention services and security monitoring systems
With your consent: When you explicitly authorize specific information sharing
Business transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or regulatory transfers of our license

6. Blockchain Data and Public Records

Important: Blockchain transactions are permanently public and immutable. While we protect your personal identity, certain transaction data is publicly visible:

Solana transaction amounts, fees, and timestamps are publicly viewable
Wallet addresses involved in transactions are public on the blockchain
Event contract positions may be observable through on-chain analysis
We implement privacy measures to minimize linkability to your identity
Third-party blockchain analytics services may analyze transaction patterns

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your information for different periods based on type and legal requirements:

Financial records: 7 years minimum for regulatory compliance
Transaction data: Indefinitely for audit trails and tax reporting
Account information: Until account closure plus regulatory retention period
Marketing data: Until you opt-out or as required by law
Blockchain data: Permanently immutable on public blockchain

8. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to regulatory requirements, you have the following rights:

Access: Request copies of your personal and financial data
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
Portability: Request transfer of your data (subject to regulatory limits)
Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
Restriction: Request limitation of specific data processing

Important: Some rights may be limited by financial regulations requiring transaction record retention. Blockchain data cannot be deleted due to its immutable nature. Contact privacy@venturevibe.app to exercise your rights.

9. International Data Transfers

VentureVibe operates globally and may transfer your data across jurisdictions for regulatory compliance and service delivery. We ensure appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, and regulatory frameworks for financial service providers. All transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and financial regulations.

10. Contact Us

For privacy, data protection, or financial data inquiries, contact us:

Privacy Officer: privacy@venturevibe.app

Data Protection: dpo@venturevibe.app

Financial Compliance: compliance@venturevibe.app

General Support: support@venturevibe.app