Effective Date: [TBD, e.g., June 1, 2025]
Last Updated: [TBD, e.g., June 1, 2025]
Welcome to the Lazy Bull Club, a collection of 10,000 unique NFT bulls grazing on the Apechain blockchain! At Lazy Bull Club (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we’re all about chilling in the metaverse while respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, Discord community, Twitter/X accounts, minting platform, or other services (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy, so please take a moment to read it. Let’s keep the vibes high and the data safe!
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with a smooth, secure, and awesome experience in the Lazy Bull Club. Here’s what we may collect:
a. Information You Provide
- Contact Information: If you sign up for our newsletter, join our allowlist, or contact us, you may provide your email address, Discord username, or other contact details.
- Community Interactions: Messages, posts, or content you share in our Discord server, Twitter/X replies, or other community platforms.
- Surveys or Promotions: Information you submit for giveaways, contests, or feedback forms (e.g., name, email, or preferences).
- Support Requests: Details you share when reaching out for help (e.g., wallet issues, minting questions).
b. Blockchain and Wallet Information
- Wallet Addresses: When you mint a Lazy Bull NFT or interact with our smart contracts on Apechain, we collect your public blockchain wallet address. This is publicly visible on the blockchain and not considered private.
- Transaction Data: Details of your NFT minting or trading activities (e.g., transaction hashes, timestamps) recorded on Apechain. These are immutable and public by design.
- NFT Ownership: Information about the Lazy Bull NFTs you own, linked to your wallet address.
c. Automatically Collected Information
- Device and Usage Data: When you visit our website or use our Services, we may collect:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referral URLs.
- Cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience (see Section 6 for details).
- Analytics Data: Aggregated data on how users interact with our Services, collected via tools like Google Analytics (e.g., page views, session duration).
d. Third-Party Platform Data
- Social Media: If you engage with us on Twitter/X or Discord, we may collect your public profile information (e.g., username, profile picture) or content you post.
- Third-Party Wallets: When you connect a wallet (e.g., MetaMask), we may access your public wallet address but do not collect private keys or seed phrases.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to keep the Lazy Bull Club pasture thriving and deliver a top-notch experience. Here’s how:
- Provide Services: Process NFT mints, manage your allowlist status, and enable community features (e.g., Discord roles, voting).
- Communicate: Send you updates, newsletters, or responses to your inquiries (you can opt out anytime).
- Community Engagement: Facilitate giveaways, contests, or events and reward active herd members.
- Analytics and Improvement: Analyze usage trends to improve our website, Services, and user experience.
- Security: Detect and prevent fraud, scams, or unauthorized access (e.g., monitoring for bots during minting).
- Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements or respond to legal requests (e.g., tax reporting, if applicable).
- Blockchain Operations: Record NFT ownership and transactions on Apechain, which are publicly visible by design.
3. How We Share Your Information
We don’t sell your personal information—period. We only share it in these limited cases:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us run the Services, such as:
- Hosting providers (e.g., AWS for website hosting).
- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics for usage stats).
- Marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp for newsletters).
- Blockchain infrastructure (e.g., Apechain nodes, smart contract auditors).
These providers are bound by contracts to protect your data.
- Blockchain Public Data: Your wallet address, NFT ownership, and transaction details are stored on Apechain, which is a public, decentralized ledger. Anyone can view this data, and we have no control over its use by others.
- Community Platforms: If you post in our Discord or on Twitter/X, your content (e.g., username, messages) is visible to other users per those platforms’ policies.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court orders, tax authorities), we may share your information.
- Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity, with notice to you where required.
4. Blockchain and Decentralized Nature
Lazy Bull Club operates on Apechain, a decentralized blockchain. Please note:
- Public Data: Wallet addresses, NFT ownership, and transaction details are permanently recorded on Apechain and accessible to anyone. We cannot modify or delete this data due to the blockchain’s immutable nature.
- No Private Keys: We do not collect or store your wallet’s private keys or seed phrases. You are responsible for securing your wallet.
- Third-Party Risks: When you interact with Apechain or third-party marketplaces (e.g., OpenSea), their privacy policies apply. We’re not responsible for their practices.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have control over your information. Here’s what you can do:
- Opt Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or promotional emails using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
- Cookies: Manage cookie preferences via our website’s cookie banner or your browser settings (see Section 6).
- Community: You can choose what to share in our Discord or on Twitter/X. Be mindful that public posts are visible to others.
- Data Access: Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., EU, UK, California), you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Request data portability.
Email us to exercise these rights. Note: We cannot delete blockchain data (e.g., wallet addresses) due to its public nature.
-Wallet Management: Use a new wallet address for transactions if you want to limit linking your activities to a single address.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to make our website and Services work better:
- Essential Cookies: Enable core functions like navigation and wallet connections.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Marketing Cookies: Support targeted campaigns or social media integrations.
You can manage cookies via our cookie banner or your browser settings. Blocking cookies may limit some features (e.g., wallet logins).
7. Data Security
We take security seriously to protect your information:
- Encryption: We use HTTPS and TLS to secure data in transit.
- Access Controls: Only authorized team members can access your personal information.
- Smart Contract Audits: Our Apechain smart contracts are audited by reputable firms (e.g., Certik) to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Best Practices: We follow industry standards to safeguard our systems.
However, no system is 100% secure, and blockchain data is public by design. You’re responsible for securing your wallet, private keys, and accounts.
8. International Data Transfers
Lazy Bull Club operates globally, and your information may be processed in countries outside your own (e.g., the U.S. for hosting). We ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR for EU users) through contracts or safeguards. Blockchain data on Apechain is decentralized and not stored in any single country.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn we’ve collected data from someone under 18, we’ll take steps to delete it. Contact us if you have concerns.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may link to third-party platforms (e.g., Discord, Twitter/X, OpenSea, MetaMask). These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we’re not responsible for their practices. Review their policies before sharing information
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our Services, laws, or practices. We’ll post the updated policy on our website with the “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be announced via Discord, Twitter/X, or email (where required). Check back regularly to stay informed.
12. Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions
a. European Union (GDPR)
If you’re in the EU or UK, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and portability. Our legal basis for processing includes:
- Consent: For newsletters or promotions (you can withdraw consent anytime).
- Contract: To provide Services like NFT minting.
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics, security, and improving our Services.
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b. California (CCPA)
If you’re a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including:
- Knowing what personal information we collect, use, or share.
- Requesting deletion of your information (excluding blockchain data).
- Opting out of sales (we don’t sell your data).
Thank you for joining the Lazy Bull Club! We’re committed to keeping your data safe while you graze easy and win big.