Privacy Policy

Amber Finance’s Privacy Policy

Amber Finance Foundation and its affiliates (hereinafter, “Amber Finance”, “we”, “us” or “our”) are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This privacy policy, together with our Terms of Service, governs our collection, processing, and use of your personal data. By accessing the website under the main domain https://amberfi.io/ (“Site”), you are confirming to know the contents of the privacy policy and consenting to the information collection and specific purposes described in this privacy policy.

1. Relevant Definitions

For the purposes of this privacy policy:

“personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”);
“processing” means any operation performed on personal data, automated or otherwise;
“controller” means the entity determining purposes and means of processing personal data;
“processor” means the entity processing personal data on behalf of a controller;
“consent” means any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication by which the data subject signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

2. Controller

The legal entity determining the purposes and means of the processing of personal data is Amber Finance Foundation, with principal office in the British Virgin Islands.

3. Purpose of Processing

We collect, process, and use personal data on our Site to:

Provide our services efficiently and effectively;
Develop, enhance, market, and deliver products and services;
Identify and fix bugs;
Understand user needs and eligibility for products/services;
Conduct surveys.

We may also directly or indirectly collect and temporarily store personally identifiable information for operational purposes, including identifying blockchain addresses or IP addresses that may indicate use of the Site from prohibited jurisdictions or by sanctioned persons or other prohibited uses.

4. Data Collected

When using the Site, we typically only collect the personal data your browser sends to our server:

IP address;
Browser type;
Device resolution;
Device type and name;
Device brand;
Operating system and version;
Returning visitor status;
Traffic source;
Geographic location.

We also use local storage data to store preferences such as displayed language, wallet identification, animation settings, and tutorials.

5. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files used to ensure technical functionality of the Site. Amber Finance uses cookies in certain areas to improve usability and personalization. Where required by law, cookies are only used with your consent.

6. Retention of Personal Data

Personal data is held only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Public blockchains are transparent. Amber Finance is not responsible for preventing or managing information broadcast on a public blockchain.

7. Security Measures

Amber Finance implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to:

Pseudonymize and encrypt personal data;
Ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, and resilience of systems;
Restore availability and access after incidents;
Regularly test and evaluate security measures.

8. Recipients of Personal Data

We may share personal data with affiliates, related entities, agents, representatives, service providers, and contractors for purposes outlined in this policy. We may also disclose data where necessary to enforce our Terms of Service, comply with legal obligations, protect rights or property, and ensure user safety.

9. Data Subject Rights

You have the right to:

Obtain confirmation of whether your data is processed;
Access personal data and related information.

See section 14 for rights under the GDPR.

10. Users Under Age

Users must be at least eighteen (18) years old to use the Site. Amber Finance does not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16.

The Site may use social plugins. When used, your browser contacts the relevant social network’s servers, which may receive information about your visit, including your IP address.

12. Updates

This policy may be updated at any time without prior notice. Updates will be posted on the Site.

13. Additional Information for EEA and UK Users

A. Transparency

This privacy policy complies with Articles 12–14 of the GDPR.

B. Lawful Basis

We rely primarily on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests). Where applicable, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) may also apply.

Under the GDPR, you also have the right to:

Rectify inaccurate personal data (Art. 16);
Request erasure of personal data (Art. 17);
Restrict processing (Art. 18);
Data portability (Art. 20);
Object to processing (Art. 21).

Data on public blockchains cannot be altered or deleted.