CTDG Dev Hub – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 11/04/2025
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how CTDG Dev Hub (operated by Cointelegraph Decentralization Guardians, “CTDG”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use https://devhub.cointelegraph.com (the “Site”) and related services (including proposal submissions, comments, contributor verification, and community features).
If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Site.
What information do we collect?
We collect information from you when you register on the Site and when you participate in the forum/portal by reading, writing, and evaluating content.
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Account & contact details: name (or handle), e-mail address (verified via a unique link).
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Contributor verification data (if applicable): role (developer/validator/network representative), organization, network affiliation, and any documents you provide to confirm status.
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Technical data: IP address of each request and of posts you create, device and browser data, general location (derived from IP), log data, cookies and similar technologies.
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Usage data: pages viewed, proposal threads visited, actions taken (likes, flags, replies), notification preferences.
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Content you submit: proposals, comments, attachments, votes, feedback, messages to admins/moderators.
You may browse some areas without registering, but certain features require an account.
What do we use your information for?
We use the information we collect to:
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Operate and improve the Site and its features (proposals, comments, moderation, search, notifications).
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Personalize your experience and remember preferences.
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Provide support and respond to inquiries or moderation requests.
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Notify you about proposal updates, replies, mentions, governance stages, or changes you opt into.
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Maintain safety & compliance, including fraud/abuse prevention, legal compliance, and enforcement of our Terms and Community Guidelines.
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Analytics (aggregate, non-personal) to understand usage and improve the Dev Hub.
If we send optional announcements or partner updates, we will do so only where permitted by law and/or with your consent, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
How do we protect your information?
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access is limited to personnel and service providers with a business need and confidentiality obligations. We maintain incident response procedures and will notify you and/or regulators when legally required.
What is your data retention policy?
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law.
We will make a good-faith effort to:
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Retain server logs containing IP addresses for no more than 90 days.
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Retain account, proposal, and moderation records for as long as your account is active or as needed to meet legal, compliance, and audit requirements.
You may request account deletion (see Your Rights below). Some records may be retained where lawfully required.
Do we use cookies?
Yes. Cookies (and similar technologies like local storage) help us:
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Recognize your browser and keep you signed in.
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Remember preferences and notification settings.
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Measure traffic and interactions to improve features.
If you have an account, some cookies associate with your account. You can control cookies in your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
We may use trusted third-party analytics/services providers who process cookies only to help us operate and improve the Site.
Do we disclose any information to outside parties?
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
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Service providers that host, support, or operate the Site (infrastructure, analytics, email delivery, moderation tooling) under confidentiality and data-protection terms.
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Professional advisors (legal, audit) under confidentiality.
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Authorities or law enforcement when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
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Other users to the extent you post publicly (e.g., proposals, comments, display name).
We may share aggregate or de-identified data that does not identify you.
Third-party links
The Site may link to third-party websites or services. Those have independent privacy policies; we are not responsible for their content or practices. We welcome feedback about third-party links surfaced on the Site.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) / Minors
The Site is intended for users 13+ (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction if higher). If you are under that age, do not use the Site. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under applicable age thresholds.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This Policy applies only to information collected through this Site and not to information collected offline or on unrelated Cointelegraph/third-party properties.
Your Consent
By using the Site, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
Your Rights (including GDPR/UK GDPR where applicable)
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, port your data, and withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise rights or submit privacy requests, contact: ctdg@ct.com. We will respond within applicable legal timeframes.
Controller: Cointelegraph Decentralization Guardians (CTDG).
Where data is transferred internationally, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) as required by law.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Material changes may also be announced via email or in-Site notices. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
Contact Us
For questions about this Policy, data subject requests, or privacy concerns:
