Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2nd, 2026

The association Les bâtisseurs de Laelith ("The Laelith Builders association", “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the "Laelith Platform" (as defined in the Terms of Use), including any of its associated websites, forums, chat services, and other online services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

1. Data Controller and Contact Information

The Laelith Builders association is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, see our contact information in the Legal Notice.

2. Types of Data We Collect

We may collect different types of personal information from you depending on your interactions with the Laelith Platform. This includes:

2.1 Personal Identification Information

  • Identifiers: Such as your username, email address, or IP address.
  • Account Information: Including your login credentials for services like discussion platforms (e.g., Discord).
  • Wallet Information (when applicable): Wallet addresses associated with blockchain transactions or used for account identification.
  • Your Discord ID: if you used the linking feature, which allows you to link your Discord numerical ID with your Laelith account. Note that this is optional and that you can remove this link at any time from your account settings page. Your Discord numerical ID is never displayed publicly to anyone else.

2.2 Usage Data

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and connection type.

2.3 User-Generated Content

Any content you create or share through the Laelith Platform, including comments, images, posts, or other contributions. Please refer to our Terms of Use for specific details on how we handle User-Generated Content.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • Direct Interactions: When you register an account, submit forms, or communicate with us directly.
  • Automated Technologies: When you browse the Laelith Platform, we may automatically collect technical and usage data.
  • Third-Party Sources: We may receive information about you from third parties, including social media platforms, payment processors, or blockchain networks.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

4.1 To Provide and Maintain the Laelith Platform

  • Create and manage your user account.
  • Provide access to and functionality of our websites, forums, chat services, and other features.

4.2 To Improve User Experience

  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance platform functionality and performance.
  • Tailor content and recommendations based on your preferences and usage behavior.

4.3 To Communicate with You

  • Send you service-related messages, updates, and notifications.
  • Respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.
  • Comply with legal obligations, including responses to lawful requests from public authorities.
  • Enforce our Terms of Use and protect the rights and safety of the Laelith Platform and its users.
  • Facilitate blockchain transactions (e.g., NFTs) and provide associated services.
  • Ensure the security and integrity of your blockchain-related interactions.

Our legal basis for processing personal data depends on the specific context in which we collect it. In general:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information, we rely on your consent.
  • Contractual Obligations: We process your data to fulfill contracts, such as providing access to services or managing your account.
  • Legitimate Interests: In some cases, we process data to further our legitimate interests, such as improving platform performance or protecting security.
  • Legal Requirements: We may also process data to comply with laws, regulations, or court orders.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal data with the following parties:

6.1 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Laelith Platform, such as hosting services, analytics providers, or customer support platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and can only use it for the purposes we specify.

Notable service providers we use as "data processors":

6.2 Third-Party Blockchain Networks (when applicable)

When engaging in blockchain-related activities (e.g., NFTs), your Wallet address and transaction details may be recorded on the blockchain, which is publicly accessible and cannot be altered by the Laelith Builders association.

We may share your personal data in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders, or when required by law to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Laelith Builders association or others.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the U.S., please be aware that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries that do not offer the same level of data protection as your home country. By using the Laelith Platform, you consent to the transfer of your data to the U.S. or other jurisdictions, subject to appropriate safeguards.

8. Retention of Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate business purposes. Below is a detailed table outlining the personal information items we collect, the retention period for each item, and the reason for the retention.

Personal Information Item Retention Period Reason for Retention
E-mail
(when creating an account)		 7 days Stored after the creation of a new account for monitoring and security purposes. Deleted after that. A one-way encrypted version ("hash") is used instead to allow the user to connect to the platform. Users can add or remove e-mails themselves to/from their account using the account Settings page.
E-mail
(when applying for the waiting queue)		 until access is granted Stored so that we can tell the user when access is granted. Deleted after that.
E-mail
(for the newsletter and notifications)		 Until user's removal Empty by default. Users can add or remove their e-mail to/from their account using the account Settings page at any time.
IP Address and Technical Data
(e.g., browser type, device information)		 30 days Used for security monitoring, troubleshooting, and platform performance optimization.
"laelith-id" Cookie 7 days Stored to maintain login sessions. Automatically renewed when user connects within 7 days. Note: we do not use any tracking or advertising cookies.
Google reCAPTCHA Cookies See Google Privacy Policy Used to protect the platform against bots attacks. Read the Google Privacy Policy for details .
Wallet Information
(when applicable)		 Until user's removal Can be used for authentication instead of e-mail. Users can add or remove Wallets to their account themselves. Retained to facilitate blockchain transactions and ensure secure interactions with blockchain networks.
Transaction Information
(e.g., NFT and blockchain-related data)		 Permanent Retained for transparency, compliance with blockchain network rules, and auditing purposes.
Discord ID, Discord Username, Discord Avatar url
(when applicable)		 Until user's removal Retained for some features related to the Laelith Discord server, such as communicating to users. Users can add or remove their Discord ID to their account from their account Settings page at any time.
Transaction Information
(e.g., NFT and blockchain-related data)		 Permanent Retained for transparency, compliance with blockchain network rules, and auditing purposes.

Specific retention periods may vary based on legal or regulatory requirements, business needs, or upon your request for deletion, as applicable. We may also anonymize personal data after a certain period to retain information in a non-identifiable format for analytics or research purposes.

9. Your Data Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

9.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, including the purpose of processing and the categories of data we process.

9.2 Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.

9.3 Right to Deletion

In certain cases, you may request the deletion of your personal data, particularly when it is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected.

9.4 Right to Opt-Out (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal data. Note that the Laelith Builders association does not sell personal data in any ways, so this option does not apply.

If we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, though this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing conducted before withdrawal.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 1.

10. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

11. Children's Privacy

The Laelith Platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Laelith Platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.