QuikDB Privacy Policy

QuikDB ("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 community-powered cloud platform.

By using QuikDB, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To operate the QuikDB network, process heartbeats, and calculate token rewards
• Token Distribution: To track uptime, calculate earnings, and distribute QuikDB tokens and monthly bonuses
• Leaderboard and Rankings: To display performance metrics and rankings to the community
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Communication: To send important updates, notifications, and support responses
• Security: To detect fraud, abuse, and ensure platform integrity
• Compliance: To meet legal obligations and enforce our terms

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Leaderboards: Your username, performance metrics, and token earnings may be displayed publicly on leaderboards
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in platform operations (e.g., email services, blockchain infrastructure)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Protected storage of sensitive credentials

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

QuikDB operates on blockchain technology and involves cryptocurrency tokens:

• Wallet addresses and transactions are recorded on public blockchains
• Token balances and distributions may be publicly visible
• You are responsible for securing your private keys and wallet credentials
• We cannot reverse blockchain transactions or recover lost wallet access

Please understand that blockchain transactions are permanent and transparent by design.

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal and contractual obligations)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (node operation notifications may still be sent)
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@quikdb.net.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain your account
• Calculate and distribute token rewards
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

Upon account deletion, we will remove or anonymize your personal information, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, financial records).

QuikDB is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

QuikDB operates globally with nodes in 50+ countries. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized features

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit platform functionality.

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites and services (e.g., Discord, X/Twitter, GitHub). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for material changes (where applicable)

Your continued use of QuikDB after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@quikdb.net
• Website: www.quikdb.com
• Documentation: docs.quikdb.com
• Discord: discord.gg/vRf7uWVeDk