Soltcoin

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2026-01-29

Welcome to Soltcoin ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.

By using Soltcoin, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Account Information:

Solana wallet addresses (required for authentication)
Username and display name
Email address (optional, for account recovery and notifications)
Profile biography and avatar image
Password (for email-based authentication, stored as a secure hash)

Content You Create:

Posts, articles, and comments
Reactions and bookmarks
Tags you follow
Social connections (followers/following)

Financial Information (if using monetization features):

Transaction history for tips and sponsorships
Paywall purchase records
Solana wallet transaction signatures (on-chain data)

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data:

Pages and content viewed
Time spent on content (reading duration, scroll depth)
Feed interactions and preferences
Browser session identifiers (anonymous, stored locally)

Technical Data:

IP address (for security and fraud prevention)
Browser type and version
Device information and operating system
Referring website

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

Essential cookies (required for authentication and security)
Preference cookies (optional, stores your display preferences)

We do NOT use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels. We do NOT share your data with advertising networks.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide Our Services:

Authenticate your identity via Solana wallet signatures
Display and manage your content
Personalize your feed based on your interests
Process tips and sponsorships

Improve Our Platform:

Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
Debug technical issues
Develop new features

Ensure Security:

Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
Enforce our Terms of Service
Comply with legal obligations

Communicate With You:

Send transactional emails (password reset, account verification)
Respond to support requests
Notify you of important policy changes

Content Moderation

We use automated content moderation to maintain platform safety.

How It Works:

Text content (titles, descriptions) may be analyzed for policy violations
Images may be scanned for inappropriate content
Moderation results determine content visibility

Third-Party Moderation Service: We use OpenAI's moderation API to analyze content. When moderation is enabled:

Your content text and images are sent to OpenAI for analysis
OpenAI processes this data according to their Privacy Policy
We receive only moderation scores and flags, not your original content
You can view OpenAI's data handling at: https://openai.com/policies/api-data-usage-policies

Content moderation is used solely for safety purposes, not for advertising or profiling.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Required
Essential	Authentication, security, CSRF protection	Yes
Preferences	Theme settings, display preferences	Optional

What We Do NOT Use

Advertising or marketing cookies
Third-party analytics (Google Analytics, etc.)
Social media tracking pixels
Cross-site tracking

Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the platform to function.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Solana Blockchain

Purpose: Wallet authentication (Sign-In with Solana) and payment processing
Data Shared: Wallet public addresses, transaction signatures
Note: All Solana transactions are public on the blockchain
Privacy Policy: https://solana.com/privacy-policy

Image Storage (MinIO/S3)

Purpose: Store user-uploaded images (avatars, post images)
Data Shared: Image files with unique identifiers
Note: Self-hosted or cloud storage depending on deployment

Email Service Provider

Purpose: Transactional emails (verification, password reset, support)
Data Shared: Email address, username
Note: No marketing emails without explicit consent

OpenAI (Content Moderation)

Purpose: Automated content safety analysis
Data Shared: Post titles, descriptions, and images (when moderation is enabled)
Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share your data only in these circumstances:

With Your Consent:

When you explicitly authorize sharing

Public Content:

Your published posts, username, and profile are publicly visible
Blockchain transactions (tips, purchases) are publicly visible on Solana

Service Providers:

Third-party services that help us operate (listed above)
These providers are contractually bound to protect your data

Legal Requirements:

When required by law, court order, or government request
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
To enforce our Terms of Service

Business Transfers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
You will be notified of any change in ownership

Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

Data Type	Retention Period	Reason
Account data	Until account deletion + 90 days	Allow account recovery
Published content	Until deleted by user	Platform functionality
Engagement metrics (views)	90 days	Performance optimization
Security logs	90 days	Fraud prevention
Transaction records	7 years	Legal/tax requirements
Deleted content	90 days	Abuse prevention

After Account Deletion:

Your personal data is anonymized or deleted within 90 days
Published content may remain but be attributed to "Deleted User"
Blockchain transaction records are immutable and cannot be deleted

Your Privacy Rights

Rights for All Users

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
Data Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
Withdraw Consent: Opt out of optional data processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you also have:

Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

Legal Basis for Processing:

Consent (account creation, optional features)
Contract performance (providing our services)
Legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention)
Legal obligations (tax records, court orders)

Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have:

Right to Know: What personal information we collect
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your data
Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information
Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

Shine the Light: California residents may request information about data shared for direct marketing purposes. We do not share data for such purposes.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards:

Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
Data processing agreements with service providers
Encryption of data in transit and at rest

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

Technical Safeguards:

Encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.3)
Encryption of data at rest (AES-256)
Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
CSRF protection on all forms
Rate limiting on API endpoints

Organizational Safeguards:

Access controls based on least privilege
Regular security audits
Employee training on data protection
Incident response procedures

Wallet Security:

We never store your private keys
Authentication uses cryptographic signatures
Session tokens expire after inactivity

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make changes:

We will update the "Effective Date" at the top
Material changes will be announced on the platform
You may be asked to accept the updated policy

We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights:

Email: [email protected]

Support: https://soltcoin.com/support

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 2026-01-29.