Privacy Policy
Introduction
Last updated: 1/14/2025
Welcome to Hyperliquid Validators ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information Collection
We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you:
Personal Data
- Identity Information: Name, date of birth, government ID when required for KYC/AML compliance
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, physical address
- Account Information: Username, password hash, wallet addresses, transaction history
- Profile Information: Preferences, settings, profile picture
- Financial Information: Transaction data, wallet balances, validator stakes
Automatically Collected Data
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
- Usage Data: Interaction patterns, feature usage, performance metrics
- Network Data: Blockchain interactions, validator performance, network metrics
Information Usage
We use your information for the following purposes:
Service Provision
- Operating and maintaining our platform
- Processing and executing your transactions
- Managing your account and providing customer support
- Facilitating validator operations and staking
Service Improvement
- Analyzing usage patterns and optimizing user experience
- Developing new features and services
- Conducting research and analytics
- Debugging and preventing technical issues
Security & Compliance
- Verifying your identity and preventing fraud
- Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Enforcing our terms of service
- Protecting against security breaches and attacks
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary for the performance of our contract with you
- Legal Obligations: Processing required to comply with our legal obligations
- Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your rights
- Consent: Processing based on your specific consent for particular purposes
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including:
- Active Account Data: Retained while your account remains active
- Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for tax and regulatory compliance
- Communication Records: Retained for 3 years after last interaction
- Blockchain Data: Permanently retained as part of the immutable ledger
You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements and technical limitations of blockchain technology.
Data Protection
We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including:
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive data transmission
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Employee training on data protection and security
- Incident response and disaster recovery plans
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
- Data processing agreements with service providers
- Regular assessment of recipient countries' privacy laws
Blockchain Data
Due to the nature of blockchain technology, certain information is publicly visible and immutable, including:
- Wallet addresses and transaction details
- Validator performance metrics
- Staking amounts and rewards
- Smart contract interactions
Please be aware that information recorded on the blockchain cannot be modified or deleted, even upon request.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that data.
Changes to Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and will become effective immediately upon posting.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@hyperliquid.com
Phone: +1 (123) 456-7890
Address: 123 Main St, Anytown, USA