1. What is covered?
MinerVault Pvt Ltd (“MinerVault”) owns and operates the website www.minervault.org (the “Site”) and is the exclusive owner of the information collected on the Site.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”) on the Site. At MinerVault, we understand that users are concerned about how their personal information is used and shared, and we are committed to protecting your privacy. Please read the following to understand our privacy practices.
By voluntarily providing us with Personal Data, you consent to its use in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you submit Personal Data to the Site, you acknowledge that such data may be transferred from your current location to the offices and servers of MinerVault and its authorized third parties.
2. Information collected through the Site
To access extended features of our Site, you must first complete a registration form and create a username and password. During registration and use of the Site, you will be required to provide contact information and other Personal Data. This information is collected at various points, including:
2.1 Personal Data
Registered Users: To use extended features, registration is required, which involves providing Personal Data such as your name, email address, and other contact details. This registration information is used to grant access to the Site and contact you when necessary.
Non-Registered Users: Although registration is not required for using the Site, other data may be collected during your use. This information is detailed below.
2.2 Other Information
Log Files: Like most websites, we automatically gather certain information and store it in log files. This includes IP addresses, browser types, ISPs, referring/exit pages, operating systems, date/time stamps, and clickstream data. We use this information to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movements, and gather demographic data about our user base. While we do not routinely associate this data with Personal Data, IP addresses may be used to identify users who violate our Terms of Use or threaten our service.
Cookies: Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s computer for record-keeping. We use cookies on this site but do not link this information to Personal Data you provide. We may use session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your hard drive for longer periods. You can delete persistent cookies by following your browser’s instructions. We recommend keeping cookies enabled for the Site to function properly.
3. Our Use of Your Personal Data and Other Information
We use your Personal Data in ways consistent with this Privacy Policy. If you provide Personal Data for a specific purpose, we may use it in connection with that purpose. For example, registration information may help us suggest products based on past purchases. We may also use your Personal Data to provide access to Site services, monitor usage, and improve the Site and our services.
4. Our Disclosure of Your Personal Data and Other Information
MinerVault does not sell your Personal Data. We consider it a crucial part of our relationship and will not disclose it to third parties except as outlined in this Privacy Policy. However, we may share your Personal Data in certain circumstances, such as:
A) Business Transfers: In the event of a business sale, merger, reorganization, or similar event, Personal Data may be part of the transferred assets.
B) Related Companies: We may share your Personal Data with MinerVault’s affiliated companies for similar purposes as outlined here. This data helps improve the Site, understand our users, and enhance our services.
C) Agents, Consultants, and Related Third Parties: We may employ third-party companies to perform certain functions, such as mailing, database maintenance, payment processing, and identity verification. Personal Data shared with these parties is limited to what is necessary for them to provide their services. These third parties are prohibited from using your data for any other purposes.
D) Legal Requirements: We may disclose Personal Data as required by law or to protect our rights, comply with legal processes, or respond to legal requests.
MinerVault may also disclose Personal Data in good faith to:
(i) Protect and defend our rights or property,
(ii) Act in urgent circumstances to safeguard users or the public, or
(iii) Protect against legal liability.
E) Consent: You will be notified if your Personal Data is to be shared with third parties not covered above, and you can choose to prevent such sharing.
If your Personal Data changes or you no longer wish to use our service, you can update or delete it via the Site or by contacting our Customer Support staff.
5. External Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. Even if we have an affiliation with these sites, we do not control their privacy practices or data collection policies. We are not responsible for the independent practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
6. Exclusions
This Privacy Policy does not cover information collected by MinerVault outside of Personal Data collected through the Site. It also does not apply to unsolicited information you provide through public areas of the Site, such as comments or forums. Such information is not confidential and may be used or disclosed without restriction.
7. Children
MinerVault respects children’s online privacy and does not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not submit any Personal Data. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided Personal Data, we will take steps to delete it.
8. Security
We employ reasonable measures to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of Personal Data under our control. Personal Data is stored securely and transmitted via encrypted SSL protocol when supported. However, no Internet or email transmission is completely secure. Please exercise caution when sending information via email.
9. Opt-Out
You can opt-out of having your personally identifiable information used for certain purposes when we ask for it. For instance, during registration, you can choose not to receive additional materials or notifications from us.
10. Framing
Occasionally, the Site may use “framing” technology to display content from another website not owned or operated by MinerVault. You should review the privacy policy of any such website, as it will govern how information is collected there.
11. Contacting Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, the Site’s practices, or your interaction with the Site, please contact us by clicking on the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of the page or at the following address:
minervault.org
Hong Kong, 2 Queen's Road Central
Cheung Kong Centre, 45nd Floor
Hong Kong
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
MinerVault may modify this Privacy Policy occasionally, so please review it regularly. If there are significant changes in how we use Personal Data, we will notify you here, via email, or by posting an announcement on the home page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the updated terms.
