Privacy Policy

Berkeley Compute Inc. (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), a Delaware corporation operating the Silicon platform at silicon.net (“Platform”, “Silicon”, “Site”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services.

2.1 Information You Provide

• Yield distribution preferences
• GPU ownership and operational data
• Transaction data related to GPU NFT purchases
• Communication preferences
• Account preferences and settings
• Contact information (email address)
• Wallet addresses and blockchain identifiers

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Blockchain transaction data
• Smart contract interaction data
• Platform interaction metrics
• Usage data (pages visited, features used)
• Device information
• Operating system
• Browser type and version
• IP address and location data

2.3 Platform-Specific Data

• Performance analytics
• Marketplace activity
• Smart contract event data
• Pool operator interactions
• Yield generation metrics
• GPU NFT transaction history

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

• Executing smart contract functions
• Facilitating marketplace operations
• Managing yield distributions
• Processing GPU NFT transactions
• Operating and maintaining the Silicon platform

3.2 Platform Improvement

• Enhancing security measures
• Developing new features
• Optimizing platform performance
• Improving user experience
• Analyzing usage patterns

3.3 Communication

• Notifying about security events
• Sharing yield distribution reports
• Responding to support requests
• Providing transaction notifications
• Sending important platform updates

3.4 Legal and Security

• Enforcing platform terms
• Maintaining transaction records
• Protecting platform security
• Preventing fraud and abuse
• Complying with legal obligations

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with:

• Customer support platforms
• Security monitoring services
• Analytics services
• Data center operators
• Blockchain infrastructure providers

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information:

• To enforce our terms of service
• To prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with regulatory requirements
• To protect legal rights
• In response to legal requests

4.3 Business Transfers

If we’re involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5.1 Public Nature of Blockchain

Please be aware that:

• Wallet addresses are publicly linked to activities
• Transaction history is permanent
• Smart contract interactions are transparent
• GPU NFT ownership is publicly visible
• All blockchain transactions are public

5.2 On-Chain Data

The following data exists on public blockchains:

• Pool operator activities
• Yield distribution records
• Smart contract interactions
• Transaction timestamps and amounts
• GPU NFT ownership records

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Incident response procedures
• Monitoring systems
• Access controls
• Regular security audits
• Encryption of sensitive data

You have the right to:

• Withdraw consent
• Export your data
• Object to certain processing
• Request deletion of off-chain data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Access your personal data

Note: Some rights may be limited by blockchain immutability.

8.1 Cross-Border Operations

Our services operate globally through:

• Global node operators
• Cloud service providers
• International data centers
• Distributed blockchain networks

8.2 Data Protection

We ensure appropriate safeguards through:

• Regular compliance audits
• Security certifications
• Data processing agreements
• Standard contractual clauses

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Displaying a notice on our platform
• Sending an email notification for significant changes
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Posting the new policy on this page

11.1 Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with privacy-enhanced features.

11.2 Blockchain Infrastructure

We interact with public blockchain networks and their associated infrastructure.

11.3 Data Centers

We partner with professional data center operators for GPU operations.

12.1 Retention Periods

• Analytics data: 26 months
• Technical logs: 90 days
• Communication records: 2 years
• Transaction data: Permanently recorded on blockchain
• Account data: Duration of account plus 30 days

12.2 Blockchain Data

Please note that blockchain data cannot be deleted due to the nature of distributed ledger technology.

For questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices:

General Inquiries: team@silicon.net

Technical Support: support@silicon.net

14.1 Key Terms

• Yield: Returns generated from GPU operations
• Pool Operator: Entity managing GPU resources
• Wallet Address: Public blockchain identifier
• Smart Contract: Self-executing contract with terms directly written into code
• GPU NFT: Non-fungible token representing GPU ownership

14.2 Platform-Specific Terms

• Marketplace: Platform for trading GPU NFTs
• Pool Protocol: System for managing GPU resources
• Data Credits: Platform-specific payment tokens
• Time Slot NFT: Token representing GPU rental period

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