🐾 In short
We keep data collection to what we need to run the site and talk with our community. We never ask for or store your private keys or seed phrases, and we will never have access to your wallet. On-chain activity is public by nature and outside our control. This policy explains the rest in plain terms.
This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how The Legacy of Bert Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data, and how cookies and similar technologies are used, in connection with the bert.global website (the "site") and related community activities.
We aim to process personal data in line with applicable data protection laws and good international practice, including GDPR-level standards where they apply.
01 Who we are (data controller)
The Legacy of Bert Foundation is a foundation company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, responsible for the $BERT brand and the bert.global website. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the Foundation acts as the data controller.
The Legacy of Bert Foundation
Email: woof@bert.global
Website: bert.global
02 Scope of this policy
This policy applies to:
visitors to the site;
members of the $BERT community who interact with us;
individuals who contact us, sign up for updates, or make enquiries;
people who engage with our official communications and social channels.
This policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, exchanges, or wallets linked from the site.
03 Personal data we collect
(a ) Information you provide
name or display name, where you choose to share it;
email address and social media account or handle;
messages, feedback, suggestions, and enquiries;
content you submit, such as community artwork or memes;
details you provide when signing up for updates or taking part in a campaign.
(b) Information collected automatically
IP address and device identifiers;
browser type and operating system;
pages viewed and interaction data;
cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).
(c) Blockchain information
public wallet addresses that you choose to share with us or connect to services made available through the site, and the associated public on-chain activity.
Public blockchain data is recorded on the Solana network, is publicly visible, and is not controlled by us. We never collect or store private keys, seed phrases, or wallet credentials.
We process personal data to:
operate, maintain, and secure the site
respond to enquiries and communicate with the community
share updates, announcements, and campaign information
run community initiatives, content, and promotions; protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including sanctions screening, anti-fraud measures, and compliance with applicable laws.
We will only send marketing or promotional communications where permitted by applicable law or where you have provided consent where required.
05 Legal bases for processing
We process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:
legitimate interests (running the site, communicating with the community, security);
consent (non-essential cookies and marketing communications);
performance of a contract, where relevant;
legal obligation, where applicable.
Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
06 Cookies and similar technologies
6.1 What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (kept for a set period).
6.2 Categories of cookies we may use
(a)Strictly necessary cookies
Essential to the operation and security of the site, including core functionality, security, load balancing, and storing your cookie preferences.
Legal basis: legitimate interests and/or contractual necessity.
(b) Performance and analytics cookies
Help us understand how the site is used, including pages visited, session duration, and technical performance. This data is aggregated and, where feasible, anonymised.
Legal basis: consent, where required by law.
(c) Functional cookies
Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as language or region settings.
Legal basis: consent or legitimate interests, depending on the functionality.
(d) Third-party cookies
May be set by third-party providers such as analytics tools, embedded media, or communication and marketing integrations. These are governed by the privacy policies of the relevant providers.
6.3 Managing cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or restrict cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
If a cookie consent banner or preference management tool is introduced in the future, users may also manage cookie preferences through those tools.
07 Web3 and blockchain-related content
The site references blockchain technology, digital assets, and the wider Solana and Web3 ecosystem. We do not:
access or store private keys or wallet credentials;
initiate, sign, or validate blockchain transactions on your behalf;
control smart contracts or on-chain activity.
Any interaction with external wallets, exchanges, or Web3 platforms is governed by the terms and privacy policies of those platforms.
08 Sharing of personal data
We may share personal data with:
service providers (hosting, IT, analytics, security);
communications and marketing providers;
professional advisers (legal, audit, compliance);
competent authorities, where legally required.
All recipients are expected to handle personal data in line with applicable data protection standards.
09 International data transfers
Personal data may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including the Cayman Islands and other locations where our service providers operate. Where required by law, appropriate safeguards are applied to protect your data.
10 Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal, regulatory, or accounting requirements, and to resolve disputes and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data.
11 Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
access your personal data;
request correction or deletion;
restrict or object to processing;
withdraw consent;
lodge a complaint with a competent authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 15.
12 Security measures
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. No system is entirely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13 Third-party links
The site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, exchanges, and wallets. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies.
14 Children's privacy
The site is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or such higher age as required under applicable law), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
15 Updates to this policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised "last updated" date.
16 Contact us
For questions about this policy, privacy requests, or to exercise your rights, please contact:
The Legacy of Bert Foundation
Email: woof@bert.global
