Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Scope

BasedFroggies is a decentralised application on the Base network. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website, application, or smart contracts.

This policy applies to all users of BasedFroggies, whether you access it via our site, APIs, or third-party platforms. It does not apply to third-party wallets, blockchain networks, or marketplaces that are outside our control.

2. Controller & Contact

The data controller responsible for your personal data is the BasedFroggies operator. You can contact us at [email protected]. If you prefer postal mail, please write to us at our registered business address shown on our website.

3. Blockchain Transparency

Transactions on the Base network are public. Your wallet address, transaction history, and NFT ownership are visible on-chain and may be viewed by anyone. We cannot remove or alter this data.

4. Data We Do Not Collect

We never collect or store your wallet private keys, seed phrases, or PINs. Do not share these with anyone claiming to be from BasedFroggies.

5. Data We Collect

• Wallet Address – to connect your crypto wallet and verify ownership.
• Email Address – if you provide it for notifications, support, or updates.
• On-Chain Activity – NFT transactions, breeding/stud history, and related smart contract events.
• Device & Usage Data – IP address, browser type/version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, feature interactions, and timestamps.
• Support & Comms – messages you send to us, survey responses, feedback.
• Analytics Data – via cookies or analytics tools to measure traffic and performance.

6. How We Use Your Data

• Provide and operate BasedFroggies, including NFT breeding, selling, and studding.
• Verify wallet ownership and enable account-level features.
• Improve performance, features, and user experience; debug and prevent abuse.
• Provide support and communicate service updates or important notices.
• Send marketing emails if you opt-in (you can opt out anytime).
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, keep you signed in, analyse usage, and improve content relevance. Categories include:

• Strictly Necessary – core site functionality and security.
• Analytics – traffic and performance measurement.
• Preference – remember settings like language or theme.
• Marketing – only if used; for measuring campaigns (disabled unless consented).

Manage cookies in your browser. Disabling some cookies may affect functionality.

8. Lawful Bases for Processing (UK GDPR)

• Contract – to provide access to the platform and core features.
• Legitimate Interests – to improve services, secure the platform, and prevent fraud.
• Consent – for marketing emails and optional cookies.
• Legal Obligation – where we must comply with laws and regulations.

9. Security

We protect data with SSL/TLS in transit, encryption at rest where applicable, strict access controls, least-privilege permissions, and logging. We use reputable hosting providers with strong physical and network security. We perform regular vulnerability assessments and monitor for suspicious activity. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users and regulators where required by law.

10. Sharing of Data

We do not sell your data. We may share limited data with trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support) under data processing agreements. We may disclose data if required by law, to protect our rights or users, or during a merger, acquisition, or similar corporate event.

For transparency, typical provider categories include: cloud hosting, database and backup, analytics, email delivery, error monitoring, and customer support tooling.

11. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erase your data, where applicable
• Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances
• Data portability (receive a copy in a usable format)
• Withdraw consent for marketing and optional cookies
• Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk

How to exercise your rights

Email [email protected]. We aim to respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.

12. Data Retention

We retain your email and account-level data until you request deletion or your account has been inactive for 24 months. Support emails and logs are retained for up to 24 months unless needed longer for legal or security reasons. On-chain data cannot be deleted; however, we can remove linked off-chain records where possible.

13. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in the UK and other countries. Where transfers occur to locations without an adequacy decision, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.

14. External Links & Third-Party Services

Our site may link to external sites and integrate third-party services (e.g., wallets, marketplaces). Their privacy practices apply to their services. We are not responsible for their content or policies.

15. Automated Decision-Making

We do not engage in automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects about you. If this changes, we will update this policy and explain your rights.

16. Children’s Privacy

You must be at least 13 years old to use BasedFroggies. If you are between 13 and 17 (or under the age of majority where you live, if higher), a parent or legal guardian must review and consent to your use. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it.

17. Region-Specific Notices

For US visitors: we do not “sell” or “share” personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising as defined by applicable state laws. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time.

18. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced via a prominent notice on our site or email (if provided) before they take effect. Your continued use after the effective date means you accept the updated policy.

19. Contact

Questions or requests: [email protected].