Last updated: October 7, 2025
This is a blockchain application that may integrate with various blockchain networks designed for intellectual property management. Please understand that all assets including art, music, and data deployed to blockchain networks are public on the blockchain.
Assets deployed to blockchain networks cannot be removed or altered. Even if you delete your account, any content you've deployed to blockchain networks will remain permanently available and visible to the public.
This immutability is a fundamental characteristic of blockchain technology and not specific to our application.
World DeSci Forum ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.
When you use our platform, we collect information necessary to provide our services, including account information, content you upload, and blockchain transaction data.
The data we collect about you is what you have provided to us, including your name and email. When you sign in with Google, we may collect your name and email address as provided by Google's authentication services.
We may collect, or process on behalf of our customers, the following categories of personal data when you use or interact with our products and services:
We use your information to provide and improve our services, process transactions, and communicate with you about your account and platform updates.
We will use your data to provide you with the services you requested, such as email notifications and identifying you as the creator for IP registered on blockchain networks.
We will not sell your data to third parties. Your data is used solely for the purpose of providing our services and improving your experience on our platform.
We use the information we collect to:
When you sign in with Google, we adhere to strict guidelines regarding your Google user data:
When you mint assets or deploy content to blockchain networks through our platform:
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, business partners, or as required by law. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Due to the public nature of blockchain technology, information related to your blockchain transactions is inherently public and accessible to anyone with access to the blockchain network.
We do not transfer or disclose your information to third parties for purposes other than the ones provided in this Privacy Policy. We may share your information with service providers who help us deliver our services, but we maintain strict controls over how your data is handled.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Security procedures are in place to protect the confidentiality of your data. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
We use encryption to protect your information during transmission and when stored in our databases. Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to provide services to you.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal information.
While you can delete your account and personal information from our systems, any data committed to blockchain networks cannot be removed due to the immutable nature of blockchain technology.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
We process your personal information based on legitimate interests, consent, contractual necessity, and/or compliance with legal obligations. Where we rely on your consent to process personal information, you have the right to withdraw or decline consent at any time.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
Please note: These rights may not extend to information that has been committed to public blockchains, as such information cannot be altered or deleted due to the technological limitations of blockchain systems.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Our services may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your use of our Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries which may have different data protection rules than your country.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or through other communication channels.
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes relating to this Privacy Policy shall be resolved in the courts located in Singapore.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hello@desciforum.org