Data & Privacy | 3memberme-dapp

We at 3member.me – an offer by DCI Institute GmbH, Hartwicusstraße 6, Germany ("we", "us") are committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy informs you about how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website www.3member.me and related services ("Services").

1. Controller
Responsible entity under GDPR:
DCI Institute GmbH
Hartwicusstraße 6
Germany
Email: info@3member.me

2. Data we collect
We may collect:

Name, email address (if you register)
Wallet address (when using Privy or connecting a wallet)
Login credentials
Contributions (uploaded content, files, metadata)
IP address, browser data, access time
Cookies and tracking data (if applicable)
Log data from our hosting and development platforms

3. Purpose of data processing
We process your data to:

Provide and operate the platform
Allow you to upload contributions
Mint NFTs on your behalf
Authenticate users (via Privy, wallet login)
Host and serve content (via Vercel, Firebase)
Manage source code and development (via GitHub)
Fulfill contractual obligations
Ensure technical security and platform integrity
Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal basis
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) b GDPR (performance of contract) and Art. 6 (1) f GDPR (legitimate interest in platform security and functionality).

5. Data retention
We store your data as long as necessary for the purpose or until you request deletion, unless legal obligations require longer retention.

6. Data sharing
We may share your data with:

Firebase (Google Cloud, USA) – hosting, database, authentication
Privy Inc. (USA) – wallet-based authentication
Blockchain services (e.g., when minting NFTs; note that data written to a blockchain cannot be deleted or modified)
Technical service providers (IT, maintenance)

7. International data transfers
Data may be transferred to countries outside the EU/EEA, especially the USA, for hosting, authentication, or blockchain operations. We ensure appropriate safeguards under Art. 46 GDPR where applicable.

8. Your rights
You have the right to:

Access your data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
To exercise your rights, email info@3member.me.

9. Cookies and tracking
We use essential cookies for platform functionality. Any analytics or tracking cookies will only be used with your consent.

10. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy; the latest version is available on our website.