Privacy Policy
Effective as of 2024. 02. 15
Welcome to the Aleo Name Service ("ANS"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle the personal information we gather from you through our various channels, including our website, mobile apps, social media platforms, marketing initiatives, live events, and other services linked to this policy (collectively, the "Service").
Please note, we may issue additional or supplemental privacy notices for specific interactions, such as those with job applicants, or for distinct products and services at the point of collecting personal information.
Personal Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
Contact Data: Includes first and last name, email address, and phone number.
Communications Data: Interactions with us via the Service, social media, etc.
Marketing Data: Preferences for marketing communications and engagement insights.
Other Data: Additional information as described in our Privacy Policy or disclosed upon collection.
Third-Party Sources
We may enrich data we get from you with sources including:
Public Sources: Government records, social media platforms, and other public databases.
Private Sources: Data from private entities like social media and data licensors.
Marketing Partners: Information from marketing collaborations.
Third-Party Services: Data from services linked to ours, like virtual currency wallets, including wallet addresses and service provider information.
Automated Data Collection
Our automated systems, service providers, and partners collect data like:
Device Data: Operating system, device model, browser type, IP address, unique identifiers, and general location.
Online Activity Data: Browsing behavior, such as pages viewed, time spent per page, and website navigation patterns.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Utilization of cookies (session, persistent, first-party, third-party), local storage technologies, and web beacons for enhancing user experience and personalizing content.
Data About Others
We offer functionalities for users to invite friends. We collect the invitees' contact details upon user consent to send invitations.
By continuing to use our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this document.
How We Utilize Your Personal Information
Your personal information is utilized in various ways, detailed below and at specific collection points:
Service Delivery and Operations
Your personal information aids us in:
Offering, managing, and enhancing our Service and operations;
Tailoring the service, including recognition of previous login devices and memorizing your selections and preferences;
Communicating about the Service through announcements, updates, security alerts, and support messages;
Informing you about events or contests you're involved in;
Customizing your experience based on your interests and needs;
Supporting the Service and addressing your inquiries.
Research and Development
We apply your information to:
Analyze and refine our Service and operations;
Innovate new products and services.
Marketing and Advertising
Your information is used by us, our partners, and third parties for marketing purposes:
Direct Marketing: Sending you personalized marketing communications. Opt-out instructions are available in the Opt-out of marketing section.
Events, Promotions, and Contests
Your information is crucial for:
Managing promotions and contests;
Communicating with you about your participation;
Following up or marketing to you post-event.
Service Improvement and Analytics
We employ your information to:
Enhance our Service and operations;
Analyze Service usage to understand user behavior and preferences.
Compliance and Protection
Your information helps us:
Adhere to laws and legal requests;
Safeguard rights, privacy, and safety;
Conduct audits and enforce terms;
Prevent and address fraud, cyber threats, and illegal activities.
With Your Consent
We may seek your consent for specific uses of your information, especially when required by law.
Creating Non-Identifiable Data
We can convert your information into non-identifiable formats for lawful business uses, such as analysis and service improvement.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and related technologies for:
Technical operations, enhancing your navigation experience;
Improving service functionality;
Conducting analytics to understand Service interaction and user preferences.
How We Share Your Personal Information
We share your personal information with various parties as detailed below and as further described in our Privacy Policy, other related notices, or at the moment of collection.
Affiliates: This includes our parent company, subsidiaries, and any other affiliated companies.
Service Providers: We collaborate with third-party providers who perform services on our behalf or assist us in operating our Service or business. This can include hosting, IT support, customer service, email distribution, marketing, market research, and web analytics.
Third Parties Designated by You: With your direction or consent, we might share your information with third parties.
Business and Marketing Partners: We share information with third-party partners with whom we co-host events or promotions, jointly offer products or services, or whose offerings might interest you.
Linked Third-Party Services: If you log in to our Service using, or link our Service with, a third-party service (like a virtual currency account), we might share your information with those third-party services. How they use your information is dictated by their own privacy policies and your settings with them.
Professional Advisors: We may disclose information to professional advisors such as lawyers, auditors, bankers, and insurers when necessary for the professional services they provide to us.
Authorities and Others: For compliance and protection purposes, we may share your information with law enforcement, government authorities, and private parties when we believe in good faith it's necessary or appropriate.
Business Transferees: In the event of a business transaction (like investments in or financing of ANS, public offerings, or a merger, sale, transfer of our businesses, assets or shares), we may need to share personal information with potential partners, their advisors, or third-party acquirers. Similarly, in cases of insolvency, bankruptcy, or receivership, your personal information may be transferred as one of our business assets.
Your Rights
Access and Update Your Information
You have the right to access and update your personal information as permitted by law.
Opt-Out of Communications
You can opt-out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails. You'll still receive service-related emails.
Cookies
Browsers can be set to reject cookies. If disabled, our Service may not function correctly. For cookie management, visit https://allaboutcookies.org.
Blocking Images/Clear GIFs
Browsers and devices can prevent images from loading, which disables web beacons.
Do Not Track
We do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals. More at http://www.allaboutdnt.com.
Providing Personal Information
Not providing required information may hinder our service delivery.
Third-Party Platforms
Connection settings on social media or third-party platforms may limit the information we receive. Revoking access does not affect previously obtained information.
Other Sites and Services
Our Service may link to third-party sites not controlled by us. We're not responsible for their actions and encourage reviewing their privacy policies.
Security
We implement measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is entirely secure.
International Data Transfer
Your information may be transferred internationally. We ensure legal compliance with data protection laws for cross-border transfers.
Children
Our Service is not intended for children below the legal age limit. If we discover that a child under legal age has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our systems.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy. Changes will be announced via the Service. By continuing to use the Service after updates, you accept the revised policy.
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