StepChain Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 23rd, 2024

StepChain (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of users (“Users,” “you,” or “your”) who access or interact with our services, including our website(s), mobile application(s), and any related online or offline offerings (collectively, the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you participate in our Initial Coin Offering (“ICO”) for StepChain Coin (“SCC”), when you access the StepChain App, or when you otherwise interact with our Services. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our Services.

1. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through:

• Our websites, including www.StepChain-ICO.com.
• Our mobile applications, including the StepChain App.
• The ICO purchase process for SCC Tokens.
• Any other communication channels (email, chat, etc.) where this Privacy Policy is referenced.

It does not apply to any third-party websites or services linked to or from our Services, which may have their own privacy policies.

2. Data We Collect

1. Personal Identification Information

• Contact Details: Name, email address, telephone number, mailing address.
• Account Details: Usernames, passwords, or other login credentials.

2. Transaction-Related Information

• ICO Participation: Payment information (e.g., details for USDT or other digital currency transactions), wallet addresses, transaction history related to SCC Tokens, or converted Step Points.
• Referral or Affiliate Data: Information about referrals, sponsors, and commission details, where applicable.

3. KYC/AML Requirements

• Identity Verification: Government-issued identification (passport, ID card, driver’s license), proof of address, date of birth, nationality, and any other information required to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.

4. App Usage Data

• Wellness Activities: Steps count, mental game achievements, and other physical or mental activity data logged in the StepChain App.
• Device Information: IP address, operating system, browser type, device identifiers, and crash data, collected automatically to improve our App functionality.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

• Website Activity: Pages viewed, links clicked, and other browsing behavior on our websites.
• Analytics: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to gather analytics and usage data.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To Provide Our Services: We use your personal data to process token purchases in the ICO, manage subscriptions and accounts, track user rewards and referrals, and deliver the core functionality of the StepChain App.
• Identity Verification: We collect and process personal data to verify identities, ensure compliance with KYC/AML requirements, and prevent fraudulent or illegal activities.
• Customer Support & Communication: We use contact details to respond to inquiries, provide technical support, and send important updates or notifications regarding your account, your ICO participation, or changes to our Services.
• Marketing & Promotions: With your consent (where required by law), we may use your information to send you news, promotions, or offers about StepChain or its affiliated partners. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Analytics & Service Improvement: We use aggregated or anonymized data (where possible) to analyze user behavior, improve our Services, and enhance user experience in the StepChain ecosystem.
• Legal Compliance: We may use your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, and law enforcement requests; and to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you, or other third parties.

4. How We Share Your Data

1. Service Providers

We may share personal data with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform tasks on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processors, KYC/AML verification services). These service providers are authorized to use your data only as necessary to provide services to us.

2. Legal & Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders) or to comply with regulatory obligations.

3. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such transfer and any new privacy policy provisions if applicable.

4. Consent

We may share your data for other purposes if we have obtained your explicit consent to do so.

5. International Data Transfers

StepChain is registered in the Republic of Seychelles and may process personal data in locations outside the Seychelles, including countries that may not offer the same level of data protection as your home country. Where required by applicable law, we will put in place appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to ensure that personal data remains protected.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The exact retention period may vary based on the type of data and legal or regulatory requirements.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and, where applicable, request it in a portable format.
• Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Objection & Restriction: Object to or request restriction of processing your personal data in certain cases.
• Withdrawal of Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights or for more information, please contact us at hello@StepChain-ico.com. We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration, and destruction. These may include encryption, secure servers, firewalls, and access controls. However, no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

9. Minors

Our Services, including the ICO and StepChain App, are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do so, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this Policy. Significant changes will be communicated either through the Services or by email, where appropriate.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at: hello@StepChain-ico.com