Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 12 March 2025
Welcome to MycoDAO (“we,” "us,” or “our”). We operate MycoDAO.com (“Website”) and various associated platforms, including but not limited to the Myco mobile application (“Myco App”), Myco Token-related services, DAO voting portals via realms.today, bio launchpad auctions, and community channels such as Discord and Telegram (collectively, the “Services”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your Personal Information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Website and Services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website or Services, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Website or Services.
1. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the MycoDAO Website, Myco App, and Services, including any interactions related to:
- MYCO Coin on the Solana blockchain
- DAO Governance Voting via realms.today
- Auctions on bio launchpad or similar platforms
- Social Media Interactions, including Discord, Telegram, X (Twitter), and other platforms
- Public Address Data and Transactions on blockchain networks
- Scientific Proposals and other DAO-related submissions
It also covers information collected through mobile applications and any other digital services that link to or reference this Privacy Policy.
2. Definitions
- “Personal Information”: Data that can be used to identify or contact an individual directly or indirectly, such as name, email address, IP address, or any other identifier that is linked to an individual.
- “Blockchain Data”: Publicly available information stored on a blockchain (e.g., Solana) such as wallet addresses, transaction records, and metadata related to on-chain actions.
- Services”: All digital or interactive products, tools, forums, or services provided by MycoDAO, including but not limited to the Website, Myco App, governance platforms, and social media communities.
3. Information we Collect
3.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Account Registration: If you create an account or profile on our Website or Myco App, we may collect your username, email address, and/or other contact details required for registration.
- DAO Governance & Voting: If you vote on proposals via realms.today or connect your Solana wallet to our Website/App, we may collect wallet addresses or other on-chain identifiers to verify eligibility and record votes.
- Auctions & Transactions: If you participate in auctions on the bio launchpad, we may collect bidding amounts, public wallet addresses, and transaction details.
- Newsletter or Mailing Lists: If you sign up for updates, we collect your email address and any additional information you provide.
- Community Contributions: If you submit proposals, share content, or post in our Discord, Telegram, or other social platforms, we may collect your username, profile info, and any content you voluntarily provide.
3.2. Information Collected Automatically
- Log Data: We automatically collect certain data when you access our Website or Myco App, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and date/time stamps of access.
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, pixel tags, beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect data about your browsing activities over time and across different websites or online services. This information is used to improve functionality, analyze usage, and personalize content.
3.3. Blockchain Data
When you transact with MYCO coin on the Solana network (or other networks), your public wallet address, transaction details, and balances may be publicly visible on the blockchain. We do not control nor store this data on private servers; it is recorded on the decentralized ledger and is accessible to any third party who queries the network.
4. How we use your information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
1. To Provide and Maintain Our Services
- Facilitating transactions involving MYCO coin
- Processing DAO governance votes
- Enabling bidding and auctions on bio launchpad
2. To Communicate with You
- Sending you technical notices, updates, security alerts, newsletters, or support messages
- Responding to your inquiries or requests
3. To Personalize Your Experience
- Customizing the content and information displayed on our Website or Myco App
- Tailoring marketing communications to your interests
4. To Improve Our Services
- Analyzing usage and trends to develop new features, correct issues, and enhance user experience
5. For Compliance, Fraud Prevention, and Safety
- Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent transactions or unauthorized access to our Services
- Complying with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
6. For Scientific and Research Purposes
- If you submit scientific proposals or data through MycoDAO, we may use aggregated or anonymized data for research and development.
5. Disclosure of your information
We may share or disclose your information in the following situations:
1. With Service Providers
- We engage third-party providers to assist with hosting, analytics, payment processing, or security. These parties only access the information necessary to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated to maintain confidentiality.
2. With Blockchain Networks
- Any transaction you conduct on the Solana blockchain (or other supported networks) will be publicly visible. This is an inherent feature of blockchain technology.
3. With Our Community
- If you join our Discord, Telegram, or other social media channels, any information you share or post is considered public within those communities.
4. For Legal Obligations
- We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
5. Business Transfers
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets, user information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
6. With Your Consent
- We may share your information for purposes not listed here but will seek your consent when required.
6. International data transfers
Because we operate on blockchain networks and may use globally distributed servers, your information (including Personal Information) may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We take steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of where it is processed.
7. Security measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Information from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, no electronic transmission or storage of information can be 100% secure. **We cannot guarantee absolute security**, especially for data publicly recorded on blockchains. You are responsible for safeguarding any account credentials and for maintaining the security of your cryptocurrency wallets.
8. Retention of information
We will retain your Personal Information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you request deletion of your data, we will take commercially reasonable steps to comply with your request, but blockchain data cannot be altered or removed once recorded.
9. Your rights and choices
- Access and Correction: You may request access to your Personal Information and ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: You may request deletion of Personal Information we hold about you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if it is needed for compliance or security purposes). Note that blockchain data generally cannot be modified or erased.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us.
- Do Not Track: Our Website does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
10. Third-party links and services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, decentralized applications (dApps), or platforms not operated by us (e.g., realms.today, bio launchpad, Discord, Telegram). **We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third parties.** We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any information.
11. Minors and children’s privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it from our systems.
12. Social media and community forums
When you engage with our community on Discord, Telegram, or other social media channels:
- Information you share is publicly visible within those communities.
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these platforms.
- Please exercise caution when disclosing any Personal Information in these environments.
13. Governance proposals and public votes
Realms.today Voting
Voting proposals and results are stored on-chain (e.g., Solana). Your wallet address may be publicly linked to your vote. This is an inherent feature of decentralized governance.
Scientific Proposals
Proposals may be displayed publicly on our Website or in other public governance forums. Any personal data you choose to include in a proposal will be publicly visible.
14. Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Changes are effective upon posting. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
15. Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@mycodao.com
Website: https://mycodao.com
By using the MycoDAO Website, Myco App, and related Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.