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# 🛡️ Data Privacy

## **🔍 What Data We Collect**

| Data Type                 | Purpose                                          |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **Wallet Address**        | Process payments and track earnings              |
| **Usage Data**            | Improve product features and security monitoring |
| **Device Information**    | Detect fraudulent activities                     |
| **Optional Profile Data** | Enhance community interactions                   |

## **🔒 How We Protect Your Data**

1. **Zero-Knowledge Proofs**: Encrypt sensitive information before storage
2. **GDPR/CCPA Compliance**:
   * Right to access/correct/delete data
   * Data retention limited to 24 months post-account deletion
3. **Third-Party Audits**: Regular reviews by independent cybersecurity firms

## **🔄 Data Sharing Practices**

* **Service Providers**: Only share encrypted data with trusted partners (e.g., AWS, Stripe)
* **Law Enforcement**: Comply with legal requests while minimizing disclosure
* **Marketing Opt-Out**: Users can disable promotional communications at any time

## **📝 User Rights**

* **Data Portability**: Export your data in CSV format
* **Right to Erasure**: Delete your account and associated data
* **Data Breach Notification**: Alerts sent within 72 hours of discovery