PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: February 2025

1. Introduction

Auteur.film ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Wallet address when you connect your cryptocurrency wallet
  • Email address (if provided for notifications)
  • Profile information (display name, avatar, bio, username)
  • Content you upload (videos, thumbnails, descriptions)
  • Comments, tips, and other interactions

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and approximate location
  • Usage data (pages visited, content viewed, watch time)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Blockchain Data

Transactions on the blockchain (tips, subscriptions) are publicly visible. Your wallet address and transaction history on the Base network are inherently public information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Process transactions and payments
  • Personalize your experience and content recommendations
  • Communicate with you about updates, features, and support
  • Calculate and display leaderboard rankings
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
  • Other Users: Your public profile, content, and interactions are visible to other users
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@auteur.film

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (such as wallet providers and payment processors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: