Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 14, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information:

  • Wallet addresses and blockchain transaction data when interacting with Ascend.
  • Platform usage analytics and interaction patterns.
  • Technical information (browser type, device information, IP address).

Information You Provide:

  • Account preferences and settings.
  • Communications with our support team.
  • Feedback, requests, and other user-generated content.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Operate and improve the Ascend staking platform.
  • Facilitate staking, a0G minting, reward distribution, and ecosystem integrations.
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
  • Analyze platform usage to improve user experience.
  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud or abuse.
  • Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

3. Information Sharing

  • We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information:
  • With service providers who assist in platform operations.
  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety.
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or business transfer.
  • With your explicit consent.

4. Blockchain Data

  • Wallet addresses and transaction history are publicly accessible and immutable once recorded on-chain.
  • We cannot delete or alter blockchain records.
  • a0G token balances and staking activity are visible on-chain and may be indexed by third-party services.

5. Cookies, Security, and Data Retention

  • We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, analyze usage, and enhance user experience. You may adjust cookie settings in your browser.
  • We implement encryption, secure storage, and periodic security audits; however, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.
  • We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law. Testnet data may be periodically reset.

6. AI Capabilities Data Handling

Ascend may provide AI-powered features such as yield projections, risk simulations, and dashboards. These capabilities may process aggregated, non-identifiable staking data and usage patterns to deliver insights. Private wallet keys, personal data, and individual staking configurations are not used to train third-party AI models or shared with outside parties. AI outputs are informational only and should not be considered financial advice.

7. Third-Party Integrations (Ecosystem Partners)

Ascend integrates with third-party protocols such as Symbiotic and Mellow to provide additional rewards and liquidity features. By interacting with these protocols, you may also be subject to their own privacy policies and data practices. Ascend does not control and is not responsible for how partner protocols manage data.

8. Risk Disclosure on Public Blockchains

  • All interactions with Ascend occur on public blockchain networks.
  • Your wallet address, transactions, and staking activity are visible to the public and cannot be removed.
  • Third-party services (block explorers or analytics providers) may collect and display this data.
  • You should not expect traditional rights of erasure or full privacy when using public blockchain systems.

9. Your Rights and International Users

  • Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal information.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing.
  • Request data portability.
  • International users consent to processing in the Cayman Islands, which may have different privacy laws than your country of residence.

10. Third-Party Services and Children’s Privacy

  • Ascend integrates with wallets, blockchain networks, and analytics providers that maintain their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.
  • Ascend is not intended for individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.

11. Policy Updates and Contact

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If material changes are made, we will notify users through the platform. This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Cayman Islands. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration before the Cayman Islands Mediation and Arbitration Centre (CI-MAC).
For questions or concerns, please contact: legal@0g.ai