Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

hi5btc.xyz ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our Service.

By using hi5btc, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

hi5btc is designed to minimize data collection. We do not require account creation or login. However, we may collect:

  • Contact information if you reach out to us (email address)

Information Collected by Third Parties

When you make a purchase, Coinbase Onramp collects information necessary for payment processing and KYC/AML compliance, including:

  • Name and contact information
  • Phone number (US phone required)
  • Payment method details
  • Identity verification information

This information is collected and processed by Coinbase under their Privacy Policy. We do not have access to your payment details or identity documents.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and operate the Service
  • Process transactions and issue receipts
  • Calculate and distribute milestone bonuses
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Analyze and improve the Service
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Coinbase (payment processing), Vercel (hosting), and other providers necessary to operate the Service
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
  • Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of hi5btc, our users, or others
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Public Information

The following information is publicly visible by design:

  • Participant numbers (sequential, does not identify you)
  • Aggregate pool statistics
  • Blockchain transactions on Base network

Receipt pages are accessible via unique share codes. If you share your receipt link, others can view your participant number, sats allocation, and entry price.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all connections
  • Secure database storage
  • Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations. This includes:

  • Transaction records: Retained for the duration of the campaign and any applicable legal retention period
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 90 days
  • Support communications: Retained for 2 years

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your information (subject to legal holds)
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@hi5btc.xyz

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion. We do not sell personal information.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies necessary for the Service to function:

  • Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., admin session)
  • Analytics: We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand site usage

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at privacy@hi5btc.xyz