Ratel Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Effective Date: [2025.04.01]

RATEL ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and store your personal information. This Privacy Policy and Terms of Service (“Policy”) outline the data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

RATEL collects only your email address when you sign up on our platform. We do not collect any other personal data, such as names, phone numbers, or financial information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect your email address solely for the following purposes:

  • Account Management: To register and manage your participation in the RATEL platform.
  • Platform Communications: To notify you of platform updates, governance proposals, and community discussions.
  • User Support: To respond to inquiries and provide assistance related to our services.
  • Security & Compliance: To ensure the security and integrity of the platform, including fraud prevention and compliance with legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

3. How We Store & Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your email address from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, while we strive to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

4. Your Rights & Choices

As a user of RATEL, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access & Review: You may request access to the email address associated with your account.
  • Opt-Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from non-essential emails at any time by using the opt-out link included in emails.
  • Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your email from our system. Please note that doing so may limit your ability to access RATEL services.

Security & Compliance: To ensure the security and integrity of the platform, including fraud prevention and compliance with legal obligations.

5. Third-Party Services & External Links

RATEL may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or blockchain services. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any third-party services linked to or from our platform.

6. Children’s Privacy

RATEL is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from minors. If we discover that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If there are significant changes, we will notify users via email or platform announcements. Your continued use of RATEL after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, please contact us at [hi@ratel.foundation].

By signing up for RATEL, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.