Effective Date: March 02, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how the Solana Token Creator Tool ("the Tool," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our software application to create tokens on the Solana blockchain. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). By using the Tool, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
The Tool is designed to facilitate token creation on the Solana blockchain and minimizes the collection of personal data. We may collect the following types of information:
- Blockchain Data:
- Wallet Addresses: When you connect your cryptocurrency wallet (e.g., Phantom Wallet) to the Tool, we collect your public wallet address to facilitate token creation transactions on the Solana blockchain.
- Transaction Data: We collect data related to token creation transactions, such as the token mint address, transaction IDs (TXIDs), and associated metadata (e.g., token name, symbol, image URI). This data is recorded on the Solana blockchain.
- Metadata:
- When you create a token, you may provide metadata (e.g., token name, symbol, description, image URI). This metadata is stored off-chain on IPFS via Pinata and linked to your token on the Solana blockchain.
- Technical Data:
- We may collect non-personal technical data, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Tool), through analytics tools to improve our service. This data is anonymized and aggregated where possible.
- No Personal Information Required:
- The Tool does not require or collect personal information such as your name, email address, or payment details (beyond the 0.5 SOL fee paid via your wallet). All interactions with the Tool are conducted using your public wallet address, which is inherently pseudonymous.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To Provide the Token Creation Service:
- Your wallet address and transaction data are used to create tokens on the Solana blockchain and associate metadata with those tokens.
- Metadata provided by you (e.g., token name, symbol) is uploaded to IPFS via Pinata to ensure decentralized storage and linked to your token on the blockchain.
- To Improve the Tool:
- Technical data (e.g., IP addresses, usage analytics) is used to analyze user behavior, optimize performance, and enhance user experience.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations:
- We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, such as responding to lawful requests from authorities in the UK or elsewhere.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, certain data is shared inherently due to the nature of blockchain technology and third-party integrations:
- Solana Blockchain:
- All token creation transactions (including your wallet address, token mint address, and transaction IDs) are recorded on the Solana blockchain, a public ledger. This data is inherently transparent and accessible to anyone. We have no control over who accesses this data once it’s on the blockchain.
- Pinata/IPFS:
- Metadata (e.g., token name, symbol, image URI) is stored on IPFS via Pinata, a third-party pinning service. This data is publicly accessible via the IPFS URI (e.g., https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/<CID>) linked to your token. We are not responsible for how third parties access or use this metadata once it’s on IPFS.
- Analytics Providers:
- We may use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect anonymized technical data for improving the Tool. These providers may have access to aggregated usage data but not personal information.
- Legal Requirements:
- We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a court order, regulatory request, or other legal process in the UK or other jurisdictions.
4. Data Storage and Security
- Blockchain Data: Transaction data (e.g., wallet addresses, token mint addresses) is stored on the Solana blockchain, a decentralized network. We do not control this data once it’s recorded.
- Metadata: Metadata is stored on IPFS via Pinata, ensuring decentralized access. Pinata ensures persistent availability of pinned files, but we are not responsible for IPFS or Pinata’s security practices.
- Technical Data: Any technical data we collect (e.g., IP addresses, usage analytics) is stored securely on our servers or third-party analytics platforms, with appropriate safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
- Security Measures: We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the data we control, such as encryption and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and you acknowledge the inherent risks of using online services and blockchain technology.
5. Third-Party Services
The Tool integrates with third-party services, including:
- Solana Blockchain: Transaction data is recorded on the Solana blockchain, a public ledger accessible to anyone.
- Pinata/IPFS: Metadata is stored on IPFS via Pinata, a third-party pinning service. Pinata’s privacy practices are governed by its own policies, available at https://pinata.cloud/privacy.
- Wallet Providers: The Tool connects to cryptocurrency wallets (e.g., Phantom Wallet) to facilitate transactions. Wallet providers’ privacy practices are governed by their respective policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and you should review their policies before using the Tool.
6. Retention of Data
- Blockchain Data: Transaction data recorded on the Solana blockchain (e.g., wallet addresses, token mint addresses) is retained indefinitely as part of the public ledger.
- Metadata: Metadata stored on IPFS via Pinata is retained as long as Pinata pins the files. If you unpin files, they may become unavailable unless other nodes host them.
- Technical Data: We retain technical data (e.g., IP addresses, usage analytics) for a limited period (e.g., 12 months) to improve the Tool, after which it is deleted or anonymized, unless required by law to retain longer.
7. International Data Transfers
The Tool operates on the Solana blockchain, a global decentralized network, and uses Pinata/IPFS for metadata storage, which may involve data transfers to servers outside the UK (e.g., in the US). We ensure that any such transfers comply with UK GDPR requirements (e.g., using Standard Contractual Clauses where necessary). However, blockchain data and IPFS metadata are inherently global and accessible worldwide, and we cannot control or restrict access once recorded.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Tool is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [your-contact-email], and we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website or app with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Tool after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: