Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

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Zero Authority D/B/A Trajan Privacy Policy, effective January 1, 2026: what personal, technical, usage and blockchain data the platform collects, how it is used, shared and retained, and your rights.

Zero Authority D/B/A Trajan
Website: https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com

This Privacy Policy explains how Zero Authority D/B/A Trajan (“Zero Authority,” “Trajan,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal data when you access or use our platform, services, and website (collectively, the “Platform”).

We believe privacy is not a feature — it’s infrastructure.

By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Scope

This Policy applies to:

Website visitors
Platform users
Contributors
Community members
DAO participants
Developers
Governance participants
Ecosystem partners

It covers both off-chain and on-chain interactions.

2. Core Privacy Principles

We follow these principles:

Data minimization — collect only what we need
Purpose limitation — use data only for defined purposes
Transparency — clear use and disclosure
Security — protect systems and access
User control — respect user rights
Decentralization-aware — acknowledge on-chain realities

3. Data We Collect

A. Personal Data

May include:

Email address
Account identifiers
Username or profile data
Support communications
Contact details (if provided)

B. Technical Data

May include:

IP address
Device type
Browser type
Operating system
Log files
Session metadata
Access timestamps

C. Usage Data

May include:

Feature interactions
Navigation paths
Governance interactions
Community participation
Platform engagement metrics

D. Blockchain Data

May include:

Wallet addresses
Transaction hashes
On-chain activity
Public ledger data

Note: On-chain data is public, permanent, and not controlled by us.

We process data based on:

Consent — when you provide data voluntarily
Contractual necessity — to deliver platform services
Legitimate interest — platform security, improvement, analytics
Legal obligation — compliance with applicable laws

5. How We Use Data

We use data to:

Operate the Platform
Provide services
Manage accounts
Enable governance systems
Support DAO coordination
Improve performance
Monitor security
Prevent fraud
Analyze usage
Maintain infrastructure
Communicate with users
Provide support
Develop new features

We may share data with:

Infrastructure providers
Hosting services
Analytics services
Security providers
Compliance partners
Legal authorities (if required by law)

We do not sell personal data.

7. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in multiple jurisdictions depending on infrastructure providers and decentralized services. We apply reasonable safeguards to protect user data across borders.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

Provide services
Meet legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
Maintain platform integrity

On-chain data is permanent by design and cannot be deleted.

You have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (where legally and technically possible)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent

Some rights may be limited due to:

Legal obligations
Security requirements
Blockchain immutability
Platform integrity needs

10. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve functionality
Analyze traffic
Enhance user experience
Monitor performance
Secure sessions

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data, including:

Access controls
Encryption where appropriate
Secure infrastructure
Monitoring systems
Internal data governance controls

No system is perfectly secure. Use of the Platform is at your own risk.

12. Children’s Data

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

13. Decentralized Systems Disclaimer

Some platform components use decentralized technologies. This means:

Data may be distributed
Data may be immutable
Data may be publicly accessible
Data may not be fully erasable
Data may be processed by third-party networks

Users are responsible for what they publish on-chain.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected by updating the “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Platform means acceptance of the updated Policy.

15. Contact

Zero Authority D/B/A Trajan
Website: https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com
Email: privacy@zeroauthoritydao.com
Support: support@zeroauthoritydao.com
Business Address: 611 South DuPont Highway Suite 102, City of Dover, DE 19901