Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 7, 2025

Important Blockchain Disclosure

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.

1. Introduction

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.

2. Information We Collect

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:

Personal Information

  • Account information (name, email address)
  • Professional information (affiliation, research interests, CV)
  • Profile information and biographical details
  • Project descriptions and research data
  • Communication preferences

Usage Information

  • Content you choose to upload or create on our platform
  • Blockchain transaction information
  • Usage information related to your interactions with our services
  • Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
  • Device information (device type, operating system)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

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:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Process applications and facilitate collaborations
  • Communicate with you about your account and our services
  • Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Google User Data

When you sign in with Google, we adhere to strict guidelines regarding your Google user data:

  • We only collect your name and email address as provided by Google's authentication service
  • This information is used solely to create and manage your account on our platform
  • We do not transfer or disclose your Google user data to third parties for purposes other than providing our services
  • If you choose to use your Google account name as your creator handle for registering IP on blockchain networks, this information will become public on the blockchain
  • We do not sell your Google user data to third parties, data brokers, or information resellers
  • We do not use your Google user data for targeted advertising, determining credit-worthiness, lending purposes, or any form of advertisements (including personalized, retargeted, interest-based, or user advertisements)

5. Blockchain Transactions

When you mint assets or deploy content to blockchain networks through our platform:

  • The transaction becomes part of the public blockchain ledger
  • Content metadata and links become permanently public
  • Your blockchain address will be publicly associated with these transactions
  • If you use your name as your creator handle, this information will be public on the blockchain

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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:

  • With other users: Profile information and project details may be visible to other users of the platform
  • With service providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who help us operate our Service
  • For legal reasons: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business transfers: Information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With your consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent

7. Data Protection and Security

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.

8. Data Retention

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.

9. Legal Basis for Processing

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.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion of your personal information (where applicable)
  • Restriction or objection to certain processing activities
  • Data portability
  • Withdrawal of consent

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.

11. Third-Party Services

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.

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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.

13. Children's Privacy

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.

14. International Data Transfers

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.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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.

16. Governing Law

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.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hello@desciforum.org