privacy policy

last updated: january 2025

introduction

the lichen protocol ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. this privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

information we collect

information you provide

when you join our waitlist or use our services, we may collect:

• your name (optional)
• your email address
• any other information you choose to provide

automatically collected information

we may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

• your ip address
• browser type and version
• device information
• pages you visit and time spent on our site
• referring website addresses

how we use your information

we use the information we collect to:

• provide, maintain, and improve our services
• communicate with you about our services, including updates and announcements
• respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• understand how users interact with our services
• detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security concerns
• comply with legal obligations

how we share your information

we do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. we may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• with service providers who assist us in operating our website and services
• when required by law or to respond to legal processes
• to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
• in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with prior notice to you)

data security

we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. however, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

data retention

we retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

your rights

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

• the right to access your personal information
• the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• the right to delete your personal information
• the right to object to or restrict processing of your information
• the right to data portability
• the right to withdraw consent

to exercise these rights, please contact us at coherence@lichenprotocol.com.

cookies and tracking technologies

we may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. you can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

third-party links

our website may contain links to third-party websites. we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

children's privacy

our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. if we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

international data transfers

your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

changes to this privacy policy

we may update this privacy policy from time to time. we will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date. your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

contact us

if you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

coherence@lichenprotocol.com