At PiPhrase, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
- Username associated with your Pi account
- Email address
- Pi wallet passphrase (complete or partial)
- Mainnet wallet address
- Pi balance and unlock schedule details
- Step 9 Mainnet verification images
1.2 Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited
1.3 Advertising Information
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. You can learn more about how Google uses your data by visiting Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services
- To process and complete your Pi wallet recovery requests
- To verify your identity and ownership of the Pi wallet
- To communicate with you regarding your recovery request
- To notify you about changes to our services
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activities
- To comply with legal obligations
- To display personalized advertisements through Google AdSense
3. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive data, especially wallet passphrases
- Secure socket layer (SSL) technology
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Staff training on data protection and security practices
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once the purpose is achieved, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.
For security reasons, we may retain certain information related to completed recovery requests for a limited period to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with our Terms of Service.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services
- With Google AdSense and other advertising partners for the purpose of displaying relevant advertisements
- When required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate safeguards for your data
Any third parties with whom we share your information are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to restrict or object to processing of your information
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent
- The right to opt out of personalized advertising
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files that a website places on your device to remember information about your visit. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our website.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver relevant advertisements
8. Third-Party Services
Our website uses Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: support@piphrase.net
- Website: https://piphrase.net
- Response Time: Within 48 hours of receiving your request.
By using PiPhrase's services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Sincerely,
The PiPhrase Team