Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

To support IP registration, ownership attribution, and registry integrity, Mycelium may collect limited personal and organizational information, including:

For individual IP owners:

• Full name or pseudonymous identifier
• Blockchain wallet address
• Email address (if required for account access or support)
• Linked social media accounts (optional)

For entity-owned IP (companies, studios, organizations):

• Legal entity name
• Entity type (e.g., company, foundation, DAO)
• Country of registration
• Authorized representative details
• Supporting documentation or declarations (where applicable)

This information is collected solely for identification, registry accuracy, compliance, and operational purposes, and not for advertising or resale.

1.2 IP & Registry Data

We also collect information related to intellectual property registered on the platform, including:

• IP metadata and descriptions
• Ownership and attribution data
• Licensing preferences and permissions
• Derivative relationships and provenance references

Some of this information may be recorded on-chain or linked to blockchain transactions.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Services, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as:

• Device and browser type
• Usage data (pages viewed, interactions, timestamps)
• IP address (in anonymized or aggregated form where possible)

This data is used for security, analytics, and platform optimization.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use information to:

• Register and manage intellectual property records
• Identify IP owners and authorized entities
• Maintain an accurate and trustworthy IP registry
• Enable attribution, provenance, and derivative tracking
• Support transactions, loyalty points, or participation systems
• Improve platform performance and user experience
• Prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse of the Services
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

3. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain login sessions
• Enable core platform functionality
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Services

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Services may not function properly as a result.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to support analytics and infrastructure.

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the Services and to improve platform performance.

Google Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/

Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Third-party services operate under their own privacy policies, and Mycelium does not control their data practices.

5. Blockchain & Public Data Disclosure

You acknowledge that:

• Blockchain wallet addresses and transactions are publicly accessible
• Data recorded on public blockchains may be immutable and permanent
• Mycelium cannot alter or delete on-chain data once published
• Mycelium is not responsible for the privacy practices of decentralized networks or third-party blockchain protocols.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information. We may share information only:

• With service providers acting on our behalf (e.g., analytics, hosting, security)
• To comply with legal obligations or lawful requests
• To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of Mycelium, its users, or the public
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or corporate restructuring (with appropriate safeguards)

7. Data Security

We apply industry-standard administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect collected information. However, no system is completely secure. You acknowledge that transmission of data over the internet or blockchain networks carries inherent risks, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal and entity information only for as long as necessary to:

• Maintain registry accuracy
• Provide the Services
• Meet legal, regulatory, or audit requirements

Public blockchain data may persist indefinitely outside Mycelium’s control.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access or update your off-chain personal or entity data
• Request deletion of certain information (where legally permissible)
• Object to specific data processing activities

Requests can be submitted by contacting us using the information below.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or platform practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

📩 info@myceliumnetwork.io