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

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