Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how the Whive Protocol website ("we," "us," or "the website") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit whive.io and related pages.

The Whive Protocol is an open-source, decentralized blockchain protocol with no central authority. This privacy policy applies only to this website, not to the decentralized Whive network itself.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Collected Automatically

Data Type	Purpose	Retention
IP Address	Geographic compliance (geo-blocking for sanctioned regions)	Not stored on our servers; cached locally for 60 minutes
Browser localStorage	Caches network statistics and preferences locally	Stored in your browser only; not transmitted to us

2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers
• Tracking cookies or advertising identifiers
• Browsing history or behavior analytics
• Device fingerprinting data
• Payment or financial information
• Social media profiles

3. Third-Party Services

Your IP address may be shared with the following third-party geolocation services solely to determine your geographic location for compliance purposes:

• ipapi.co - Privacy Policy
• ip-api.com - Privacy Policy
• ipinfo.io - Privacy Policy

These services are used ONLY to determine your geographic location. We do not use:

• Google Analytics or other analytics services
• Facebook Pixel or advertising trackers
• Customer data platforms
• Marketing automation tools

3.1 Exchange Price Data

Price data displayed on this website is obtained from DEX-Trade API. When you view price information, your browser may make requests to these external services. Please review their respective privacy policies.

4. How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used exclusively for:

• Geographic Compliance: Determining whether access should be restricted based on your location (e.g., OFAC-sanctioned regions)
• Website Functionality: Caching network statistics locally to improve page load times

We do NOT use your information for:

• Targeted advertising
• Behavioral profiling
• Marketing communications
• Selling to third parties

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Where Data is Stored

• IP-based location data: Cached in your browser's localStorage for up to 60 minutes, then automatically expires
• Network statistics: Cached locally in your browser only
• Our servers: We do not store personal data on our servers

5.2 Security Measures

This website uses HTTPS encryption for all connections. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data in transit.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (including GDPR for EU residents and CCPA for California residents), you may have the following rights:

6.1 Right to Know

You have the right to know what personal data we collect about you. This privacy policy describes all data we collect.

6.2 Right to Deletion

To delete locally cached data:

• Clear your browser's localStorage for this website
• Use your browser's "Clear browsing data" function

Since we do not store personal data on our servers, there is no server-side data to delete.

6.3 Right to Opt-Out

We do not engage in:

• Sale of personal information
• Targeted advertising
• Behavioral tracking

Therefore, there is nothing to opt out of in these categories.

6.4 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

7. Cookies

This website does not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. We use browser localStorage (not cookies) for caching network statistics locally.

Third-party services linked from this website may use their own cookies. Please review their respective privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Geographic compliance checks may involve transferring your IP address to services located in different countries. These transfers are necessary for website functionality and compliance purposes.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, you may contact the Whive community through:

• GitHub: github.com/whiveio/whive
• Discord: discord.gg/whive
• Telegram: t.me/whiveio

Note: As a decentralized protocol with no central authority, there is no single entity that can respond to legal requests. This website is maintained by community volunteers.