Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 30, 2024 | Effective Date: December 30, 2024

1. Introduction

PerpsTracker ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, platform, and services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service. This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service.

Summary: We collect minimal data necessary to provide our services. We do not sell your personal information. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Data Type Examples Purpose
Account Information Email address, display name, password (hashed) Account creation and authentication
Wallet Information Solana wallet addresses Wallet-based authentication and watchlist features
Payment Information Transaction hashes, subscription plan Processing subscriptions and payments
User Preferences Watchlist selections, alert settings, display preferences Personalizing your experience
Communications Support inquiries, feedback Responding to your requests

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Data Type Examples Purpose
Device Information Browser type, operating system, device type Optimizing service delivery
Log Data IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL Security, analytics, troubleshooting
Usage Data Features used, actions taken, session duration Improving our services
Location Data Country/region (derived from IP) Compliance and localization

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Blockchain Data: Publicly available transaction data from the Solana blockchain
  • Wallet Providers: Public key information when you connect your wallet
  • Payment Processors: Transaction confirmation data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

  • Create and manage your account
  • Authenticate your identity (email or wallet-based)
  • Process subscriptions and payments
  • Provide watchlist and alert functionality
  • Display leaderboard and trader analytics
  • Enable API access for eligible subscribers

3.2 Communication

  • Send account-related notifications (verification, password reset)
  • Deliver trade alerts and watchlist notifications
  • Respond to support inquiries
  • Send service updates and announcements
  • Marketing communications (with your consent)

3.3 Improvement and Analytics

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
  • Debug and fix technical issues
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Conduct research and analysis

3.4 Security and Compliance

  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud and abuse
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect the rights and safety of our users

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We only share your data in the limited circumstances described below.

5.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Payment processing services
  • Email delivery services
  • Analytics providers

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the specific purposes we authorize.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal processes or government requests
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activities

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide and improve our services.

6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies Required for authentication and security (httpOnly session cookies) Session / 24 hours
Preference Cookies Remember your settings and preferences 1 year
Analytics Cookies Understand how visitors use our site 1 year

6.3 Local Storage

We also use browser local storage to store:

  • User preferences and settings
  • Cached data for performance optimization
  • Session state information

6.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

Data Type Retention Period
Account Information Until account deletion + 30 days
Session Data 24 hours after expiration
Login History 90 days
Payment Records 7 years (legal requirement)
Server Logs 30 days
Watchlist Data Until deletion or account closure

After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized for statistical purposes.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

8.1 Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption: All data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS encryption
  • Password Security: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with salt
  • Secure Cookies: Authentication uses httpOnly, Secure, SameSite cookies
  • Rate Limiting: Protection against brute force and DDoS attacks
  • Input Validation: All user inputs are validated and sanitized

8.2 Operational Safeguards

  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Secure backup procedures
  • Incident response procedures
Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. 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.

When we transfer data internationally, we take steps to ensure your information receives adequate protection:

  • Use of service providers in jurisdictions with adequate data protection
  • Implementation of standard contractual clauses where applicable
  • Application of appropriate technical and organizational safeguards

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

10.1 Access and Portability

You can access your account information through your dashboard. You may request a copy of your data in a portable format.

10.2 Correction

You can update your account information through your profile settings. Contact us for corrections to other data.

10.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data. Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

10.4 Opt-Out

  • Marketing Emails: Unsubscribe link in every email
  • Cookies: Manage through browser settings
  • Notifications: Manage in account settings

10.5 Restriction and Objection

You may request that we restrict processing of your data or object to certain processing activities.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information, so this right does not apply
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 17.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of whether we process your data and receive a copy
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
  • Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

13. Blockchain and Wallet Data

13.1 Public Blockchain Data

Our Service displays and analyzes publicly available data from the Solana blockchain. This includes:

  • Wallet addresses and transaction histories
  • Trading positions and performance metrics
  • On-chain interactions with decentralized protocols

This data is already public on the blockchain and is not considered private personal information.

13.2 Your Wallet Address

When you connect your wallet to our Service:

  • We store your wallet's public address for authentication
  • We never have access to your private keys
  • We cannot initiate transactions on your behalf without your signature
  • Wallet connection uses secure signature verification

13.3 Watchlist Privacy

Your watchlist selections (which traders you follow) are private and not shared with other users or third parties.

14. Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with or link to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties:

14.1 Wallet Providers

When you connect a wallet (Phantom, Solflare, etc.), your interaction is also subject to that provider's privacy policy.

14.2 Blockchain Networks

Transactions on the Solana blockchain are governed by the blockchain's inherent properties and are publicly visible.

14.3 Communication Services

If you connect Telegram for alerts, your use of Telegram is subject to Telegram's privacy policy.

14.4 External Links

Our Service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

15. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • For significant changes, we will provide prominent notice (e.g., email notification or banner on our website)
  • Your continued use of our Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

For data protection inquiries from EU residents, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

We will respond to your request within 30 days, or as required by applicable law.