Privacy Policy
At Satelink Network, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our decentralized infrastructure platform.
1. Information We Collect
API Usage Data
When you use our RPC gateway and other infrastructure services, we collect:
- Request and response metadata (timestamps, endpoints, status codes)
- API key identifiers
- Request volume and patterns
- Error logs for debugging purposes
Node Operator Data
For node operators participating in our network, we collect:
- IP addresses (for routing purposes)
- Hardware specifications submitted during registration
- Performance metrics (uptime, latency, success rates)
- Earnings and settlement history
Wallet Addresses
We collect wallet addresses solely for:
- Processing USDT settlements on Polygon
- Verifying deposit transactions
- Distributing earnings to node operators
Optional Information
You may optionally provide:
- Email address (for notifications and alerts)
- Discord username (for community support)
2. How We Use Information
We use the collected information to:
- Operate and improve our infrastructure platform
- Process settlements and distribute earnings
- Monitor network health and security
- Provide customer support
- Generate aggregated, anonymized analytics
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
3. Data Sharing
We do NOT sell your data.
We may share information with:
- Blockchain networks: Settlement transactions are public on Polygon and can be viewed on Polygonscan
- Infrastructure providers: Cloudflare (CDN/DDoS protection), Railway (hosting)
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
4. Data Retention
- API logs: 90 days
- Settlement records: Permanent (recorded on-chain)
- Account data: Until account deletion requested
- Performance metrics: 1 year rolling window
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data upon request
- Request deletion of your account
- Opt out of non-essential analytics
- Export your usage and earnings data
- Update or correct your information
To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@satelink.network
6. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- All connections encrypted with TLS 1.3
- No password storage (wallet-based authentication)
- Regular security audits
- API keys are hashed, not stored in plaintext
- Infrastructure monitoring and intrusion detection
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies:
- Essential cookies: Session management, authentication
- Preference cookies: Theme settings (dark/light mode)
We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.
8. International Data Transfers
Our infrastructure is distributed globally. By using Satelink, you consent to your data being processed in various jurisdictions where our nodes operate.
9. Children's Privacy
Satelink is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. For material changes, we will notify users via email if provided.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries:
- Email: privacy@satelink.network
- Discord: discord.gg/satelink