Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

MemeFactory ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website memefactory.io or engage with our services. Please read it carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Contact details (name, email address) when you reach out via email or social media
• Information about your social media accounts, follower counts, and content platforms
• Communications exchanged during collaboration discussions
• Cryptocurrency wallet addresses (when relevant to a collaboration)

Information collected automatically:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages)
• Cookie and tracking data (see Section 5)
• Device information (operating system, screen resolution)
• Referring website URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and evaluate collaboration opportunities
• Manage and execute collaboration agreements
• Improve our website and services
• Send relevant communications about your collaboration (you may opt out at any time)
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Analyse website traffic and user behaviour to improve content

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity — processing required to fulfil our collaboration agreement
• Legitimate interests — improving our services, fraud prevention, and marketing
• Consent — where you have explicitly agreed (e.g., marketing emails)
• Legal obligation — compliance with applicable laws

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service providers — third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, analytics, and communications (bound by confidentiality agreements)
• Legal authorities — when required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
• Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Collaboration partners — limited information shared with KOLs, influencers, or exchange partners directly involved in your launch, only with your knowledge

We do not knowingly share your personal data with unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. These include:

• Essential cookies — necessary for basic website functionality
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Preference cookies — remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, maintain our business records, and comply with legal obligations. Collaboration-related data is typically retained for 7 years. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 8).

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted communications (HTTPS), access controls, and secure data storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We strongly advise you to never share your cryptocurrency private keys or seed phrases with anyone, including MemeFactory. We will never ask for them.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Receive your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@memefactory.io.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, blockchain explorers, and exchanges. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. Where required by law, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:
privacy@memefactory.io
MemeFactory