Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information on avRaffle.
Last updated: December 2024
1. Introduction
avRaffle ("we," "us," or "our") operates a decentralized raffle platform built on blockchain technology. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit and use our platform.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our platform. By accessing and using avRaffle, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Wallet Information
When you connect your Web3 wallet (MetaMask, etc.), we receive your wallet address. This is publicly visible on the blockchain and necessary for transaction processing. We do not have access to your private keys or seed phrases.
Transaction Data
We collect information about your interactions with our platform, including raffle participation, ticket purchases, amounts wagered, and transaction timestamps. This data is stored on the blockchain and is permanently recorded.
Usage Data
We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, clicks, and device information. This helps us improve user experience and platform performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
- •To facilitate raffle participation and process transactions
- •To verify user identity and prevent fraudulent activities
- •To select winners using verifiable random functions (VRF)
- •To improve platform functionality and user experience
- •To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- •To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
4. Blockchain Transparency
avRaffle operates on the Base blockchain. All transactions and raffle data are recorded on the public blockchain and are permanently visible to all participants. This includes:
- •Your wallet address and all associated transactions
- •Amounts purchased and raffle participation records
- •Winner selection data and prize distribution
This transparency is inherent to blockchain technology and cannot be modified or deleted.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Smart contract interactions rely on cryptographic security. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your private keys and wallet credentials. We cannot recover lost or stolen funds.
6. Third-Party Services
Our platform may use third-party services for analytics and functionality:
- •Vercel Analytics: For website performance and user behavior analysis
- •Blockchain Explorers: For transaction verification (BaseScan)
- •RPC Providers: For blockchain interaction and data retrieval
These services may collect and process your data according to their own privacy policies.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- •Right to access your personal data
- •Right to correct inaccurate data
- •Right to delete your data (subject to blockchain immutability)
- •Right to opt-out of non-essential data collection
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
avRaffle Support
Email: privacy@avraffle.com
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date above indicates when this policy was last changed. Your continued use of avRaffle following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.