Privacy Policy

Last modified: Apr 15, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Tocon, Inc. (“Tocon” or “We”). We value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding it through adherence to this Privacy Policy.

Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy details the measures we take to protect your privacy. It covers the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you interact with our website (referred to as the “Site”), our systems, or any of our applications, collectively known here as our “Services”. Our Services include, but are not limited to, the Site itself, various applications, content, and features, as well as our authentication system—all designed to work seamlessly to enhance your experience. This policy governs your interactions whether you are merely visiting the Site or actively using any of our Services.

Applicability of This Privacy Policy

Where This Policy Applies:

• Services Interaction: Any personal information you provide when using our Services, including browsing our Site, interacting via our mobile or desktop apps, or communicating through email, text, and other electronic messages with us.

• Third-Party Interactions: When you engage with our applications integrated into third-party websites and services that link to this Privacy Policy. 

Where This Policy Does Not Apply:

• Offline and External Collections: Information collected offline or through any means not directly controlled by Tocon, including other websites operated by Tocon or any third party.
• Third-Party Practices: This policy does not govern the practices of companies that Tocon does not own or control or individuals not employed or managed by Tocon.

Understanding and Acceptance of the Policy:

Please review this policy thoroughly to grasp how we handle your information. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our Services. By using our Services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms laid out in this Privacy Policy. Note that this policy may be updated over time (refer to the section “Can Tocon make changes to this Privacy Policy?”). Your continued use of our Services after any changes signifies your acceptance of those changes. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed of updates.

Youth Privacy and Age Restrictions

Age Limitations for the Use of Our Services:

Tocon’s services are designed for adults and are not intended for children under the age of 18. We strictly enforce an age limit and do not permit individuals under 18 to provide any personal information to us or use our services in any way. This includes registering for an account, making purchases, using interactive or public comment features, or providing details such as name, address, phone number, email address, or any usernames.

Actions Upon Unintentional Collection from Minors:

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If it comes to our attention that we have inadvertently received personal information from a minor under 18 without the requisite parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our databases immediately.

Reporting Concerns:

If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 18, please reach out to us directly at [email protected] so we can address the issue promptly.

Types of Information Collected by Tocon

Personal Information You Provide:

To enhance your experience and provide you with tailored services, Tocon requires you to connect your Ethereum wallet to our Services. The information you provide may include:

• Public EVM Wallet Address

• Name

• Physical or Mailing Address

• Email Address

• Phone Number

• Credit Card and Other Payment Details

• IP Address and Browser Information

• Username and Password

This information is utilized to respond to your inquiries, deliver updates about our services, and inform you about new features or special offers. Choosing not to provide certain details may limit your ability to fully utilize our services.

Information Collected Automatically:

As you interact with our Services, we automatically collect certain types of information, including:

• IP Address

• Cookie Data

• Pages Visited on Our Site/Applications

• Usage Details such as the frequency and patterns of your service usage

This data is primarily used in aggregate form to analyze usage patterns, which helps us enhance the appeal and functionality of our services. We may share this aggregate information with our partners to improve overall service delivery, without disclosing individual identities.

Public Blockchain Data:

We also automatically collect public information related to transactions made with the wallet addresses linked to your account. This includes transaction histories, balances, asset ownership, and other blockchain-specific data, which aids in improving our service’s security and functionality.

Email Communications:

When you send an email to, or receive an email from, Tocon, we save the details of these conversations. This helps us to better understand your needs and improve how we respond to you in future communications. We may also compare our list of users with those from other companies to ensure we don’t send you emails you might already be receiving from other sources, thereby reducing unwanted messages. If you decide you no longer want to receive emails from us, you can opt out at any time by following the ‘unsubscribe’ instructions provided in each of our emails.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information:

We process your personal information based on several legal grounds, depending on the nature of the information and the purposes for which it is processed. We collect and use your information only where:

• We have your consent to do so.
• We need the information to perform a contract with you or to provide a service you have requested.
• We need to process your data to comply with a legal obligation.
• We have a legitimate interest in processing your personal information, such as for maintaining security, improving our services, and managing our operations.

Data Retention Policy:

We retain your personal information as long as your account is active. Specific information used for improving our services and systems is retained for a period of 365 days after its collection or last modification. After these periods, your data will be permanently deleted or anonymized unless legal obligations require us to retain certain information for a longer duration.

Understanding Cookies and How We Use Them

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files containing alphanumeric identifiers that we transfer to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser. These identifiers enable our systems to recognize your browser and collect information about how you interact with our website, including how often you visit and which pages you view.

Purpose of Cookies:

• Enhancement of User Experience: Cookies help us optimize your experience on our site by allowing us to remember your preferences and deliver content tailored to your interests.
• Analytics and Service Improvement: We use cookies to analyze user activity in aggregate to improve our Services. Insights from cookies help us understand user behavior and patterns, which guide our enhancements.

Managing Cookies:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers automatically accept cookies but provide controls that allow you to block or delete them. Instructions for managing cookies are usually found in the browsers’ Help, Tools, or Edit menus.
• Recommendations: While you have the option to disable cookies, we recommend keeping them enabled to ensure the best experience with our Services. Cookies enable functionalities such as staying logged into your account and accessing key features efficiently.

Will Tocon share any of the Personal Information it receives?

General Policy on Sharing:

Tocon values your privacy and does not rent or sell your Personal Information to any third party. We share your Personal Information only under the scenarios listed below, and we ensure that your data is treated with respect to your privacy rights.

Affiliated Businesses:

We may partner with various businesses which are not directly controlled by Tocon. These partnerships may include selling products or services or offering promotions jointly. We only share your Personal Information with these businesses to the extent necessary for these transactions and you will always be made aware of such sharing.

Service Providers:

To deliver our services effectively, we engage third-party companies and individuals (contractors). We share your Personal Information with these service providers only as necessary to provide you with Tocon’s services. These providers are obligated not to use your information for any other purposes.

User Profile and Submissions:

• Profiles: Your profile information, including your name and email address, may be visible to other users depending on the settings you choose. Your email address will not be visible unless you opt to display it as part of your user profile.
• Submissions: If you engage in communication through our services, such as posting comments or sending messages, certain information about you may be displayed publicly.

Promotional Communications:

We may use your Personal Information to send you promotional messages and offers on behalf of other businesses. However, we do not share your contact information directly with these businesses without your consent. You can opt-out of receiving such offers at any time by emailing us at [email protected].

Business Transfers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will continue to ensure the confidentiality of any personal information involved in such transitions.

Legal and Safety Reasons:

We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Tocon, our users, or the public. This includes sharing information with other organizations for fraud protection and risk reduction.

Enforcement of Agreements and Legal Obligations:

We may use your information to enforce our agreements and to comply with our legal obligations.

With Your Consent:

Other than as set out above, you will receive notice when information about you might go to third parties, and you will have an opportunity to choose not to share the information.

Understanding Blockchain Transaction Risks

Using Blockchain Technology:

To access and gain benefits from our Services, you are required to connect with an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible wallet blockchain. This includes blockchains such as Ethereum, Sepolia, Polygon, and Amoy. It is important to understand that Tocon does not own, control, or assume responsibility for any blockchain technologies. Your interactions with any blockchain or third-party technology are solely at your own risk.

Information Recorded on Blockchain:

When using the Tocon website, please be aware of the types of information that may be recorded on these blockchains:

• Cryptographic Wallet Address: The address from which you initiate transactions will be recorded.
• Transaction Amounts: The details of cryptocurrency amounts sent or received.
• Recipient Address: The wallet address to which you send transactions.

Permanence of Blockchain Records:

Blockchain technology creates permanent records that cannot be altered or deleted. This immutability affects your ability to execute certain rights such as:

• Right to Erasure: Also known as the “right to be forgotten.”
• Right to Rectification: Making corrections to your data.
• Rights to Object or Restrict Processing: Managing how your personal information is processed.

Please be aware that any personal information or data recorded on a blockchain is public and indelible. This means once information is encoded onto the blockchain, it cannot be erased or obscured.

International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. However, we have taken appropriate safeguards to require that your personal information will remain protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Security of Your Personal Information

How We Protect Your Information:

Tocon is committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We utilize a variety of security technologies and procedures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes measures like encryption, firewalls, and secure server facilities. Your personal information is stored on secure servers and protected in controlled facilities.

User Responsibilities:

While we strive to protect your personal information, the security of information transmitted over the Internet cannot be guaranteed. You play a crucial role in protecting your personal information. We recommend that you:

• Keep your account credentials confidential.
• Use a strong password and change it regularly.
• Ensure that you log out of your account at the end of each session, especially when using public or shared computers.

Risks of Internet Communication:

Please note that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Third-Party Sites and Services:

Our website may contain links to other websites and services. Tocon is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites and services. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of each website and service you interact with before submitting any personal information.

Accessing and Managing Your Personal Information

Review and Update Your Information:

You have the ability to review and modify your personal information at any time. By logging into your account on our Services and visiting your account profile page, you can see and make changes to most of your personal information.

Requesting Changes and Deletion:

Should you need to request changes or access to any personal information that is not editable via your profile page, or if you wish to delete your account and associated data, please contact us directly at [email protected] Please note that deleting your personal information will necessitate the deletion of your user account as we cannot separate your identity from the data collected in the course of providing services to you.

We adhere strictly to legal requirements and will decline modifications if they would lead to a violation of laws or if the changes would render the information incorrect.

Residual Data:

Be aware that if you choose to delete your contributions from the Services, remnants of that data may persist in cached or archived pages, or might have been copied or stored by other users. Such copies may not be under our direct control and may not be removable.

Exercising Your Rights:

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact our support team at [email protected]. We will respond to your request promptly.

Your Choices Regarding Personal Information

Opting Out of Information Disclosure:

You have the choice at any time to not provide certain information, although this may limit your ability to use some features of our Services. During registration and at various points as you use our Services, you have the option to opt-out of providing specific pieces of information.

Managing Your Information:

If we store any personal information related to your account, you can view, add, or update this information at any time via your account settings, as described in the “What Personal Information Can I Access?” section. Please note that we typically maintain a copy of your previous information for our records.

Deleting Your Information:

You may request the deletion of your account information from our servers by contacting us at [email protected]. It’s important to understand that some information may remain in our records even after your account is deleted, due to legal or regulatory reasons or for backup purposes.

Handling Blockchain Information:

Please be aware that any transactions on blockchain networks, like the Ethereum blockchain, are outside of Tocon’s control. Such data is governed by the network’s rules and cannot be altered or deleted by Tocon. You assume the risk of using any blockchain technologies.

Email Communications:

If you prefer not to receive marketing emails or other communications from us, you can opt out by using the unsubscribe link in the emails or by modifying your communication preferences in your account settings. Note that regardless of your communication preferences, we will still send you transactional and legal notices, such as updates to our Terms of Service or this Privacy Policy.

California Privacy Rights:

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal data, including the right to request the deletion of your personal data. To request deletion, please contact us at [email protected].

We do not sell personal information to third parties. If this practice changes, we will update this policy and include a method by which you can opt-out of the sale of your personal information.

Updates to Our Privacy Policy

How We Update This Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or service offerings. If there are changes to how we handle personal information, or if legal requirements necessitate it, we will notify you by either posting an announcement on our Services or sending you an email. It’s important to review these updates to understand how they impact your privacy rights.

Your Acceptance of These Changes:

By continuing to use our Services after we post any changes, you accept the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Questions or Concerns About Your Privacy?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to addressing your concerns and will strive to resolve any issues you may face.