Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Zero Authority D/B/A Trajan Website: https://www.zeroauthoritydao.comarrow-up-right

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.


4. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR-Lite)

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


6. Data Sharing

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.


9. User Rights (GDPR-Lite)

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

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