Privacy Policy

BRIQA ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (briqa.xyz) and interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our services:

Newsletter Subscription: Email address when you subscribe to updates
Community Engagement: Any information shared through our official Telegram or X (Twitter) channels
Support Inquiries: Contact information and message content when you reach out for assistance

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically:

Device Data: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
Network Data: IP address, approximate geographic location, and internet service provider
Referral Data: The URL of the website that referred you to our site

1.3 Blockchain Data

Please note that transactions on the Solana blockchain are publicly visible by design. We do not collect wallet addresses or transaction data from the blockchain directly, but any interaction you make with the $BRIQA token or related smart contracts is recorded on the public ledger and is accessible to anyone.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To operate, maintain, and improve the BRIQA website and ecosystem
Communication: To send you project updates, newsletters, and community announcements (only if you have opted in)
Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website and optimize the user experience
Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, and security threats
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., navigation, session management)
Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymized usage data to improve the website
Preference Cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

BRIQA does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and services (e.g., hosting, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
Protection of Rights: When necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of BRIQA, our users, or the public
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity

5. Data Security

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

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
Secure server infrastructure with access controls and monitoring
Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable laws. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Newsletter Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Analytics Data: Retained in anonymized form for up to 26 months
Support Communications: Retained for up to 12 months after the inquiry is resolved

7. Your Rights

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

Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right of Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right of Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our official channels listed below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18 (or the age of majority in the applicable jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in jurisdictions outside of your country of residence. By using our services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in these locations. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data receives an adequate level of protection regardless of where it is processed.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, and services (including decentralized exchanges, wallet providers, and social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing them with your information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through the website or our official communication channels. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of our services after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our official channels:

Telegram: t.me/briqasol
X (Twitter): @briqaofficial