Privacy Policy

At Dassu ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use our revenue-sharing platform and smart contract services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, profile picture
• Identity Verification: Government-issued ID, tax identification numbers (when required)
• Financial Information: Bank account details, payment method information, transaction history
• Profile Data: Creative portfolio information, collaboration history, preferences

Technical Information

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Platform interactions, feature usage, session duration, click patterns
• Blockchain Data: Wallet addresses, smart contract interactions, transaction records
• Cookies and Tracking: Website preferences, authentication tokens, analytics data

Communication Data

• Support Communications: Customer service inquiries, feedback, bug reports
• Platform Messages: Collaboration communications, project discussions

2. How We Use Your Information

Platform Services

• Create and manage your account
• Deploy and manage smart contracts for revenue sharing
• Process payments and revenue distributions
• Facilitate collaborations between creators
• Provide real-time earnings tracking and analytics

Legal and Security

• Comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Enforce our Terms of Service and platform policies
• Respond to legal requests and court orders

Improvement and Communication

• Analyze platform usage to improve our services
• Send important account and service notifications
• Provide customer support and technical assistance
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Collaboration Partners

• Other creators in your revenue-sharing agreements (limited to project-relevant information)
• Collaborators can see earnings data for shared projects

Service Providers

• Payment processors and financial institutions
• Cloud hosting and data storage providers
• Identity verification and compliance services
• Customer support and communication tools
• Analytics and performance monitoring services

Legal Requirements

• Government agencies and regulatory bodies
• Law enforcement when legally required
• Courts and legal proceedings
• Tax authorities for reporting purposes

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Blockchain and Smart Contract Data

Important considerations about blockchain data:

• Public Nature: Blockchain transactions are publicly visible and immutable
• Wallet Addresses: While pseudonymous, wallet addresses may be linked to your identity
• Smart Contract Data: Revenue-sharing arrangements are recorded on-chain
• Permanence: Blockchain data cannot be deleted or modified after confirmation

5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
• Access Controls: Role-based access with multi-factor authentication
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and penetration testing
• Compliance: SOC 2 Type II and industry security standards
• Incident Response: Rapid response procedures for security breaches

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods based on:

• Account Data: Until account deletion plus 7 years for financial records
• Transaction Records: 10 years for tax and regulatory compliance
• Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
• Support Communications: 3 years for quality assurance
• Blockchain Data: Permanent and immutable on the blockchain

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at the information provided below.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Appropriate security and privacy protections

9. Children's Privacy

Dassu is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Functions: Authentication, security, platform functionality
• Analytics: Understanding usage patterns and improving our services
• Preferences: Remembering your settings and customizations
• Marketing: Delivering relevant content and measuring campaign effectiveness

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some platform features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

• Post the updated policy on our website
• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify you of material changes via email or platform notification
• Provide advance notice for significant changes that affect your rights