Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 1, 2025
GDPR, CCPA & Web3 Compliant
Welcome to GotTLDs' Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you use our Website, purchase TLD assets, or interact with our blockchain-based services.
Who We Are: GotTLDs ("we," "us," or "our") is a provider of Web3-enabled top-level domain services. We are committed to protecting your privacy while delivering cutting-edge blockchain domain solutions.
Your Privacy Rights: We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws. You have rights regarding your personal data, which we detail below.
By using GotTLDs, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
A. Personal Information You Provide:
B. Automatically Collected Information:
C. Blockchain & Web3 Data:
Important: Blockchain data is publicly visible and immutable. We cannot delete or modify on-chain information.
We use your personal information to:
Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR):
We may share your information with:
A. Service Providers:
B. Legal & Regulatory:
C. Business Transfers:
D. With Your Consent:
We do NOT sell your personal information to data brokers or advertisers.
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
Important: No system is 100% secure. While we use best practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Responsibilities:
How long we keep your data:
After Retention Period: Data is securely deleted or anonymized unless legal obligations require longer retention.
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
Types of Cookies:
Managing Cookies:
Third-Party Tracking:
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA)
To protect your privacy, we may require verification of your identity before processing requests. This may include:
Note: Blockchain data cannot be deleted due to its immutable nature. We can only delete off-chain data.
Cross-Border Data Processing: Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States.
Safeguards for EU Users:
By using GotTLDs, you consent to the transfer of your data to jurisdictions with different data protection laws.
Age Restriction: GotTLDs services are NOT intended for children under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
If we discover we have collected data from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, wallets, or services (e.g., MetaMask, Freename, blockchain explorers, social media platforms).
Important: We are NOT responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Each third-party service has its own privacy policy, which you should review.
Third-Party Services We Integrate:
We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
CRITICAL NOTICE: Blockchain Data is Public and Permanent
Understanding Blockchain Privacy:
What This Means for You:
Privacy Best Practices:
By using blockchain-based services, you acknowledge and accept that on-chain data is permanently public.
Email Marketing: With your consent, we may send you promotional emails about new TLDs, features, offers, and industry news.
Opting Out:
Transactional Emails: You will still receive essential service emails (purchase confirmations, account security alerts, legal notices) even if you opt out of marketing.
Updates: We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations.
Notification:
Your Responsibility: Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
In the Event of a Data Breach: If we experience a security incident that compromises your personal information, we will:
Your Actions: If you suspect unauthorized access to your account, change your password immediately and contact us at [email protected].
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:
Email (General Privacy Inquiries)
Email (Data Subject Requests)
Email (Security Issues)
GotTLDs Privacy Office
Delaware, USA
Response Time: 30-45 business days
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may contact our EU data protection representative at:
Or file complaints with your local supervisory authority.
YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS
By using GotTLDs, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your data and respecting your privacy rights under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.
GotTLDs is a Web3 domain education and search platform that helps you learn about and discover blockchain domains.
We provide comprehensive information, comparisons, and search tools. When you're ready to purchase, we connect you with our trusted partner Freename.com who processes all transactions and provides real-time pricing and support.
Your transaction data will be collected and processed by Freename.com
IMPORTANT: GotTLDs Does NOT Process Your Transaction Data
Data Collection Notice: Because GotTLDs is a referral/pass-through platform, we do NOT collect, process, or store your payment information, blockchain transaction data, or KYC/identity verification documents.
What Data GotTLDs Collects:
What Data Freename.com Collects:
When you are redirected to Freename.com to complete your TLD purchase, Freename will collect:
FREENAME.COM'S PRIVACY POLICY GOVERNS HOW THEY COLLECT, USE, AND PROTECT YOUR TRANSACTION DATA. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND READING THEIR PRIVACY POLICY BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Review Freename's Privacy Policy:
Freename Privacy PolicyLimited Data Sharing: GotTLDs may share the following data with Freename.com:
We DO NOT Share:
Direct Data Collection: Once you land on Freename.com, they collect your data directly. We have no control over or access to the data Freename collects during your transaction.
Important Clarification: Your privacy rights are split between two entities:
Limitation:
GotTLDs CANNOT access, modify, or delete data stored by Freename.com. For any requests related to your transaction data, payment information, KYC documents, or Freename account, you must contact Freename directly at their privacy email.
Freename Contact for Privacy Requests:
Security Responsibility: Freename.com is responsible for the security of your transaction data, payment information, and personal details collected during the purchase process.
In the Event of a Freename Data Breach:
Your Responsibility: Monitor your Freename account for security alerts and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your Freename account.