Important Notice About Blockchain Privacy: NYKNYC creates smart wallets on public blockchains. All wallet addresses, transaction history, and balances are permanently recorded on the blockchain and are publicly visible to anyone. This data cannot be deleted or made private, even if you delete your NYKNYC account.
1. Introduction
Welcome to NYKNYC (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Web3 smart wallet platform and services.
By using NYKNYC, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create a NYKNYC account, we collect:
Email address (for email-based registration)
OAuth profile information (name, email, profile picture) when you sign in through Google, Twitter, Discord, or Apple
Important: We do NOT store passwords. Authentication is handled through OAuth providers or email verification.
2.2 Wallet and Blockchain Information
When you use our smart wallet services, we collect:
Signer information (passkey public keys, EOA addresses)
Transaction data (transaction hashes, amounts, recipients, gas usage)
Blockchain network information (which networks you use)
2.3 Technical and Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use NYKNYC:
Device information (browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
IP address and general location information
Session information (via HTTPonly cookies for authentication)
Error and diagnostic information (via Sentry for debugging)
Usage patterns (features used, frequency of access)
2.4 Developer Integration Data
If you're a developer using NYKNYC:
App registration information (app name, app ID, redirect URLs)
API usage data (requests made, gas sponsorship usage)
OAuth authorization codes (for PKCE flow)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Account Management: Create and manage your NYKNYC account and smart wallets
Authentication: Verify your identity through OAuth providers or email verification
Transaction Processing: Execute blockchain transactions on your behalf
Gas Sponsorship: Provide free gas credits and transaction sponsorship
Customer Support: Respond to your questions and provide technical assistance
Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
Service Improvement: Debug issues, analyze usage patterns, and improve our platform
Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
We will NEVER: Sell your data to third parties, use your data for advertising, or share your information for marketing purposes.
4. Blockchain and Public Data
Important: NYKNYC operates on public blockchains. You must understand the following:
Permanent and Public: All transactions and wallet addresses are permanently recorded on public blockchains and cannot be deleted, modified, or made private
Publicly Accessible: Anyone can view your wallet balance, transaction history, and all on-chain activities using blockchain explorers
Immutable: Even if you delete your NYKNYC account, all blockchain data remains public and permanent
Pseudonymous: While wallet addresses don't contain your personal information, they can potentially be linked to you through transaction patterns or if you share your address
NYKNYC has no control over blockchain data. We are not responsible for information that is publicly available on blockchains.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
5.1 Smart Contract Infrastructure (ZeroDev)
NYKNYC uses smart contracts and infrastructure provided by ZeroDev (ZeroDev Privacy Policy). When you use our service:
Your wallet addresses and transaction data may be processed by ZeroDev's infrastructure
ZeroDev provides the ERC-4337 account abstraction smart contracts that power your wallet
ZeroDev may collect and process technical data necessary for their services to function
We recommend reviewing ZeroDev's privacy policy to understand their data practices
NYKNYC uses ZeroDev's services AS-IS. We are not responsible for ZeroDev's data handling practices or privacy policies.
5.2 OAuth Providers
When you sign in with Google, Twitter, Discord, or Apple, we share minimal information necessary for authentication. These providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
5.3 Debugging Services
We use Sentry for error tracking and debugging. Sentry receives error logs and diagnostic information to help us identify and fix technical issues.
5.4 Developer Applications
When you authorize a developer's application through NYKNYC:
The developer receives an OAuth authorization code to interact with your wallet
The developer can create and sponsor transactions on your behalf
The developer may receive transaction data and wallet information necessary for their application
Each developer is responsible for their own privacy policy and data practices
5.5 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or if we believe it's necessary to:
Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Prevent fraud or abuse
Protect the safety of users or the public
We do NOT: Sell your data, share it for advertising, or provide it to third-party marketers.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use HTTPonly cookies for:
Authentication: Keeping you signed in to your account
Security: Protecting against unauthorized access and CSRF attacks
Session Management: Maintaining your session state
We do NOT use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies. Our cookies are essential for the functioning of our service and cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
Encryption: All data in transit is encrypted using TLS/SSL
Secure Authentication: OAuth 2.0 with PKCE flow for secure authorization
HTTPonly Cookies: Protecting against XSS attacks
No Password Storage: We don't store passwords; authentication is handled by OAuth providers
Regular Security Audits: Ongoing monitoring and security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Specifically:
Account Data: Retained while your account exists
Transaction History: Retained while your account exists for service functionality
Blockchain Data: Permanently public on blockchains (cannot be deleted)
Deleted Accounts: Most data is deleted within 90 days of account deletion, except where required for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes
Note: Deleting your NYKNYC account does NOT remove your wallet addresses or transaction history from public blockchains.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
9.1 Access and Portability
You have the right to access your personal data and request a copy in a portable format.
9.2 Correction
You can update your account information through your account settings or by contacting us.
9.3 Deletion
You can request deletion of your personal data by contacting [email protected]. We will delete your data within 90 days, except:
Data required for legal compliance
Data necessary to resolve disputes
Blockchain data (which is permanently public and cannot be deleted)
9.4 Objection and Restriction
You may object to certain data processing or request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
9.5 Withdraw Consent
Where we process data based on consent, you can withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account or contacting us.
NYKNYC is a global service. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
11. Children's Privacy
NYKNYC is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected], and we will delete such information.
12. Third-Party Services and Links
NYKNYC may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (such as OAuth providers and developer applications). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Last updated" date
Sending an email notification for significant changes
Your continued use of NYKNYC after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
For privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or account deletion requests.
15. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:
Contractual Necessity: To provide you with our services
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and prevent fraud
Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws
Disclaimer
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by NYKNYC. It does not apply to information that is publicly visible on blockchains, which is governed by the inherent properties of blockchain technology. NYKNYC cannot control, modify, or delete blockchain data.
By using NYKNYC, you acknowledge and accept that blockchain transactions and wallet addresses are public and permanent.