Introduction
DEMFI Holding BH International Limited ("DEMFI", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website demfi.io and use our climate prediction market services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
- Company: DEMFI Holding BH International Limited
- Address: Wickhams Cay 1, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110, British Virgin Islands
- Email: dpo@demfi.io
Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Automatically Collected Data
- IP address and approximate geolocation
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
- Referral source and exit pages
User-Provided Data
- Blockchain wallet address (when connecting your wallet)
- Email address (if voluntarily provided for contact purposes)
- Transaction data related to prediction market participation
Blockchain Data
Please note that blockchain transactions are publicly visible. When you interact with the DEMFI smart contracts, your wallet address and transaction details are recorded on the public blockchain and cannot be deleted by us.
How We Use Your Data
- Providing and maintaining our climate prediction market services
- Processing transactions and managing your participation in challenges
- Improving our website, services, and user experience
- Communicating with you about updates, security alerts, and support
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
- Consent: For non-essential cookies and optional communications.
- Contract Performance: To provide you with the services you requested (e.g., processing prediction market transactions).
- Legitimate Interest: For analytics, security, and improving our services.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Usage data is typically retained for 26 months. Blockchain data is retained indefinitely as it is part of the public ledger.
Data Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our platform (hosting, analytics)
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
- Blockchain networks as necessary for transaction processing
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and equivalent regulations, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restriction: Request limitation of processing
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dpo@demfi.io. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete that information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
- Email: dpo@demfi.io
- Address: Wickhams Cay 1, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110, British Virgin Islands