Internset DAO LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to ensuring the privacy and security of personal data collected and processed through its platforms, including InternsetDAO.com, Stipent.com, and related applications. This User Data Anonymization & Pseudonymization Policy outlines how we handle personal data using techniques that reduce data traceability, ensuring user privacy while maintaining operational transparency.
1. Scope of the Policy
This policy applies to:
- Data collected through Internset DAO's platforms and services.
- Personal data shared with authorized third-party service providers (if applicable).
- Data stored or processed by smart contracts within the blockchain ecosystem.
2. Key Definitions
Anonymization
The process of irreversibly removing or masking personal identifiers from data, making it impossible to trace data back to individuals. Once anonymized, data is no longer subject to data protection laws.
Examples:
- Removing email addresses, IP addresses, and wallet IDs from usage logs.
- Aggregating data into statistical summaries.
Pseudonymization
The process of replacing personal identifiers with unique identifiers (pseudonyms), making it difficult—but not impossible—to link data back to individuals without additional reference data.
Examples:
- Hashing wallet addresses before processing.
- Assigning tokenized IDs to user accounts in governance and voting records.
3. Data Subject to Anonymization or Pseudonymization
We apply these techniques to the following types of data:
Data Category | Anonymization/Pseudonymization Method |
User Account Data | Wallet IDs replaced with hashed references |
Voting & Governance Records | Encrypted transaction and proposal IDs |
Transaction History | Use of blockchain-native pseudonyms (wallet addresses) |
Usage Analytics | Aggregated and anonymized for statistics |
Support & Contact Requests | Personally identifiable information removed |
Blockchain-Specific Data | Immutable, but only public wallet addresses are used |
4. How We Anonymize and Pseudonymize Data
A. Anonymization Methods
- Data Aggregation: We combine individual records into summarized, statistical data sets that can’t be linked to specific users.
- Data Masking: We redact or mask sensitive information from data exports and logs.
- Data Deletion: When legally or operationally required, personal data is deleted from our internal systems after the retention period expires.
B. Pseudonymization Methods
- Wallet Address Hashing:
- Wallet addresses used in platform transactions are hashed before being processed or linked to specific features like voting or staking.
- Tokenized User IDs:
- We assign unique tokens to user accounts during DAO governance activities (such as proposal submissions or staking).
- Encryption & Secure Key Storage:
- Encrypted reference files ensure pseudonymized data cannot be linked back to users without internal authorization.
5. Why We Use Anonymization & Pseudonymization
- Data Privacy Compliance:
- Ensures compliance with applicable privacy laws like the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).
- Security & Risk Management:
- Protects sensitive user data from breaches and unauthorized access.
- Operational Efficiency:
- Enables secure and privacy-compliant data analysis for improving services and conducting research.
- Blockchain Transparency:
- Maintains transparency of DAO governance processes while protecting individual voters’ identities through pseudonymous records on-chain.
6. Data Access & Security
We enforce strict access controls and security protocols to ensure that only authorized personnel can access pseudonymized reference files. Anonymized data is irrecoverable and cannot be traced back to any user.
7. Data Retention & Disposal
- Anonymized Data: Retained indefinitely for statistical and analytical purposes.
- Pseudonymized Data: Retained only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or compliance reasons. Data is securely deleted after its retention period expires.
8. Rights of Data Subjects
Users have the following rights regarding their personal data:
- Right to Access: Request information about how data is anonymized or pseudonymized.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data if legally permissible.
- Right to Object: Object to the use of personal data in analytics or research.
9. Blockchain-Specific Considerations
Due to blockchain immutability, on-chain data (such as wallet transactions and voting records) cannot be altered or deleted. However, data that isn’t stored on-chain (such as personal accounts, support inquiries, and analytics data) remains subject to this policy.
10. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update this policy periodically. Updates will be published on our official websites, with the revised date clearly indicated.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@internsetdao.com