Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 12th, 2025

The Nyvo Foundation ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website visitors, contributors, partners, and broader community. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you interact with our website or services.

Who We Are

The Nyvo Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing open, decentralized infrastructure and enabling public access to Web3 technologies. This Privacy Policy applies to all digital properties operated by the Nyvo Foundation, including nyvo.foundation and related subdomains.

What Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect the following personal data when you engage with us:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Wallet address (when submitting for grants or governance participation)

  • Organization or affiliation

  • Communication preferences

  • Any other data voluntarily submitted through forms or direct contact

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we may collect the following automatically through cookies or analytics tools:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Date and time of access

  • Pages visited

  • Referring websites

c. Third-Party Sources

We may receive personal data from trusted partners or publicly available sources (e.g., GitHub profiles, social links) for verification purposes in the context of grants or collaborations.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data solely for purposes related to the mission of the Nyvo Foundation, including:

  • Communicating with you regarding events, grants, or ecosystem updates

  • Processing grant applications or ecosystem contributions

  • Improving our website and digital services

  • Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Safeguarding the integrity of our community and infrastructure

  • Facilitating participation in governance or advisory roles

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third parties only when necessary:

  • Service providers that help us operate the site or process data (e.g., analytics tools, form processing)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law

  • Governance councils or reviewers (e.g., in the case of grant decisions), under confidentiality obligations

  • Infrastructure partners that support our ecosystem, where relevant

All data processors and vendors are carefully selected and comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR.

Contact Us

If you have questions, need assistance, or want to know more about our data practices, we encourage you to contact us. Transparency is integral to our approach, and we are here to provide clarity whenever needed. Whether it’s a simple query or a detailed concern, our team is ready to address your inquiries promptly and professionally.

foundation@nyvo.dev