Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Black Tree ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, related applications, and any associated services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please discontinue use of the Services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you interact with our Services:

• Account Information: name, email address, and login credentials provided when creating an account.
• Usage Data: pages visited, features used, timestamps, and general interaction patterns within the Services.
• Device Information: browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers collected automatically.
• Communications: information you provide when contacting us for support or inquiries.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive financial account credentials, and we do not request access to third-party exchange passwords or private keys through our Services.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for purposes that may include:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving the Services;
• Personalizing content and features based on usage patterns;
• Communicating with you about updates, support requests, or administrative matters;
• Monitoring for security, fraud prevention, and compliance with our Terms of Service;
• Analyzing aggregated trends to improve our risk-management tools and educational content.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under data protection law, we process personal data on the basis of: performance of a contract with you, your consent, our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Services, and compliance with applicable legal obligations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and understand how our Services are used. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though certain features of the Services may not function properly as a result.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: third parties who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or customer support, under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Compliance: authorities or regulators when required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
• Business Transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to continued protection of personal data under this Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and applicable legal requirements.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you;
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities;
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format;
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided on our website. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Depending on how you access our Services, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Where such transfers occur, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable data protection requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

12. 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. We will post the revised version on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out through the contact information provided on our website's footer or contact page.