Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 30-July-2023
This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to protecting your privacy and explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our portal, BlockCypher. By using BlockCypher, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information:
When you use BlockCypher, we may collect personal information that you provide directly. This may include your name, email address, and GPT API key. We collect this information to ensure the proper functioning of BlockCypher and to provide you with the requested services.
1.2 Usage Information:
In addition to personal information, we collect usage information automatically when you use BlockCypher. This information includes your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and usage patterns. We gather this data to analyze trends, administer BlockCypher effectively, and improve our services to enhance your experience.
2. Use of Information
2.1 Provision of Services:
We utilize your personal information to provide you with the services and functionality of BlockCypher. This includes generating GPT outputs based on the prompts you provide and using your GPT API key.
2.2 Communication:
We may use your personal information to communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support related to BlockCypher. This allows us to address your concerns and offer assistance when needed.
2.3 Aggregate Data:
To improve our services and gain insights into user behavior, we may anonymize and aggregate the information collected through BlockCypher. This data does not personally identify you and may be used for research, analysis, marketing, or other purposes to enhance BlockCypher and optimize user experiences.
2.4 Legal Compliance:
We may use or disclose your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests. This ensures that we operate within the legal framework and adhere to necessary obligations.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Third-Party Service Providers:
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating BlockCypher, providing services, or conducting our business. These service providers are bound by strict confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from using your personal information for any other purposes.
3.2 Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transactions, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on BlockCypher of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information. We will also ensure that the acquiring entity upholds the commitments made in this Privacy Policy.
3.3 Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests. This protects the rights, safety, and security of our users and the general public.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security measures include encryption, firewalls, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, it's important to note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Choices
5.1 Updating Personal Information:
You have the ability to update your personal information by accessing your account settings on BlockCypher or by contacting us directly. Keeping your personal information accurate and up to date ensures that we can provide you with the best possible services.
5.2 Opt-Out:
You have the right to opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us. You can do this by following the instructions provided in such communications or by contacting us directly. We respect your preferences and will honor your choice to opt-out.
6. Children's Privacy
BlockCypher is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.
7. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices and to comply with legal requirements. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section of BlockCypher.
