Scope of the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Chain Challenger Forum collects, processes, and uses personal data, including information related to users’ browsing activities and services on the platform. Personal data refers to any information that can identify you, such as your name, address, email, or phone number, as well as other non-public data.

This policy does not apply to companies or individuals that Chain Challenger Forum does not own, control, employ, or manage.

Data Collection and Use

Chain Challenger Forum collects personal data when you:

  • Register an account,
  • Use our services,
  • Browse our website or partner pages,
  • Participate in promotions or contests.

We may combine the personal data collected with data from partners or other companies. Upon registration, we may request details such as your name, email address, date of birth, gender, job title, industry, and personal interests. In some cases, we may also ask for your phone number, address, identification number, or asset-related information. Once registered and logged in, we can identify you.

Additionally, our system automatically records data from your browser, such as your IP address, cookies, and browsing history. If using the mobile app, device identifiers (e.g., iOS or Android ad IDs) are also collected.

The collected data is used to:

  • Deliver relevant ads and content,
  • Provide requested products and services,
  • Improve services and conduct research,
  • Contact you and generate anonymous reports for internal or client use.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Chain Challenger Forum will not rent, sell, or share your personal data without your consent, except in the following cases:

  1. Trusted Partners: Data may be shared with partners under confidentiality agreements to notify you about relevant products and services.
  2. Legal Requirements: We may share data in response to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes, or to exercise legal rights or defend against claims.
  3. Illegal Activity or Safety Threats: Data may be shared to investigate, prevent, or act on illegal activities, fraud, or threats to safety, as well as to enforce our Terms of Service.
  4. Mergers and Acquisitions: If Chain Challenger merges or is acquired by another company, personal data will be transferred. Users will be notified prior to the transfer, subject to the new privacy policy.

Depending on your settings, personal data may also be displayed in public areas of your profile or in discussions.

Cookies

Chain Challenger uses cookies to store and retrieve information on your device. Third-party advertisers may also place cookies on your device, following their own privacy policies. These cookies are used for personalized advertising and marketing purposes.

We collaborate with third parties to offer interest-based advertising tailored to your activity across websites. These third parties may combine your activity data from Chain Challenger with other online activities to provide customized ads.

To opt out of interest-based ads or cross-device tracking, visit:

Note that opting out does not eliminate ads but stops personalized ones.

Third-Party Tracking Services

For users in the U.S., Chain Challenger partners with LiveRamp Inc. for targeted advertising. Data like hashed emails, IP addresses, or device identifiers may be shared to link your activities across devices for personalized ads. To opt out, click here.

For non-U.S. users, LiveRamp provides a privacy-centric advertising solution called Authenticated Traffic Solutions (ATS), enhancing addressability while giving users control. Visit here to learn more or opt out.

Editing or Deleting Your Data

You can request changes or deletion of your personal data through the Chain Challenger system. Some information may remain in archived records to prevent duplicate registrations.

Confidentiality and Security

We limit access to your personal data to employees who need it to provide services. We also implement physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information.

Unsubscribing from Emails

You may unsubscribe from promotional or commercial emails via the “unsubscribe” link included in each message.

Privacy Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. If significant changes are made, a notice will be posted prominently on the website to inform you.