Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 19, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Metron, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that collects and analyzes on-chain and off-chain data from early-stage ventures. This data is made accessible in a private data room for investors to evaluate startup viability. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two main types of data:

• (a) On-Chain Data: Publicly available blockchain transaction data, smart contract interactions, and wallet activity related to startups and investors.
• (b) Off-Chain Data: Non-public business information voluntarily provided by startups, including financial records, operational metrics, and performance indicators.
• (c) User Data: Information submitted by users such as contact details, account credentials, and investor preferences.

3. How We Use Your Data

Metron uses collected data to:

• Provide investors with relevant insights into startup performance.
• Facilitate secure access to the private data room.
• Improve platform functionality and decision-making tools.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share data under the following circumstances:

• With Verified Investors: Data made available in the private data room is accessible only to accredited investors who meet our access requirements.
• Service Providers: We may engage third-party analytics or security firms to enhance our services.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law or regulatory authorities.

5. Data Security & Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect sensitive data, including:

• Encryption: Protecting stored and transmitted data.
• Access Controls: Restricting private data room access to verified users.
• Regular Audits: Ensuring compliance with best security practices.

6. User Rights & Control

Users have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to their personal and startup data.
• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request the removal of certain off-chain data from our systems.

7. Retention & Deletion of Data

We retain collected data as long as necessary for investment evaluation and regulatory compliance. Users may request data deletion, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

8. Third-Party Links & Services

Metron may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage users to review their policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes through platform announcements or email notifications.

10. Acknowledgement

By using Metron, you agree to the collection and use of your data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.