Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14/04/2025

WAKE - Worldwide AIS Network (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and interact with our services.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact Details: Name, email address, country (when you sign up or fill out forms)

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, referral links, and other analytics

• Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system

• Node Participation Data: If you contribute AIS data to the WAKE network, we may process anonymized metadata associated with your contributions

We do not collect any financial information or crypto wallet details at this stage unless explicitly provided.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Respond to inquiries and support requests

• Keep you informed about updates, early access, or feature rollouts

• Analyze website traffic and optimize our user experience

• Maintain the security and functionality of our services

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

• Consent: When you subscribe or opt-in

• Legitimate interest: To improve and secure our platform

• Legal obligations: If required to comply with applicable laws

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and functionality. You can manage your preferences through our cookie banner.

5. Sharing of Your Data

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

• Service providers (e.g. email delivery, analytics) under data processing agreements

• Authorities, if legally required

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Object to processing

• File a complaint with your data protection authority

To exercise these rights, email us at [your email address].

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy. When we do, we’ll revise the "Effective Date" and notify users if necessary.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

contact@worldwideais.org