Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

uNode ("we," "us," or "our") operates the unode.net website and related services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. We are committed to minimizing the data we collect and protecting your privacy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you sign in via Telegram, we receive your Telegram user ID, first name, last name, username, and profile photo URL. We do not access your messages, contacts, or any other Telegram data.

2.2 Payment Information

We process cryptocurrency payments through third-party payment processors. We store transaction IDs, payment amounts, cryptocurrency addresses, and payment status. We do not collect or store credit card numbers, bank account details, or government-issued identification.

2.3 Server Information

We store information about servers you deploy, including server names, IP addresses, hostnames, operating system selections, and resource configurations. This is necessary to provide our services.

2.4 Technical Data

We may collect IP addresses, browser type, and access timestamps for security and abuse prevention purposes. We do not use tracking cookies, analytics platforms, or advertising networks.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process payments and manage your account balance
• Provision and manage your cloud servers
• Send service notifications via Telegram
• Prevent fraud and abuse

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information with:

• Infrastructure providers necessary to deliver our services (server provisioning, DNS)
• Payment processors to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions
• Law enforcement when required by valid legal process

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Server logs and technical data are retained for up to 90 days. Payment records are retained for the duration required by applicable tax and financial regulations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (TLS), secure authentication, and access controls. However, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. No KYC

We do not require or collect government-issued identification, proof of address, or any Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation. Authentication is handled exclusively through Telegram OAuth.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Export your data in a machine-readable format

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via Telegram notification. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at [email protected] or via Telegram at @slither.