Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

AFN Platform ("AFN", "we", "us", or "our") is operated at assetforge-nexus.com. AFN is a decentralized contributor platform where participants earn SDM tokens in exchange for verified contributions.

For questions about this policy or your data, contact us at hello@assetforge-nexus.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when interacting with our platform. We do not use tracking pixels, third-party advertising networks, or behavioral profiling tools.

Waitlist Signup

• Full name — to personalize communications
• Email address — to notify you when your access opens
• Phone number — optional, for direct outreach if you choose
• Role (investor, contributor, developer, observer) — to match you with relevant opportunities
• Investment range — optional, for investors only
• Skill area — optional, for contributors and developers
• Message — optional, any notes you include about your interest
• Referral code — if you joined through an affiliate partner

Newsletter Subscription

• Email address
• Phone number — optional

Affiliate / Partner Program

• Full name, email address, phone number
• Social platform and handle
• Approximate audience size and content niche
• Application message — your reason for applying

Automatically Collected

Our hosting provider (Hostinger) collects standard server access logs, which may include your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used solely for security and operational purposes and is not linked to your identity by us.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To manage and operate the AFN early access waitlist
• To send you email notifications when your spot opens or platform updates occur
• To send newsletters and announcements you have subscribed to
• To process affiliate applications, assign referral codes, and track SDM token rewards
• To calculate and attribute referral bonuses accurately
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To analyze aggregate, anonymized trends to improve our platform

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent — when you voluntarily submit a form on our site, you consent to the collection and use described in this policy
• Legitimate interests — to operate the platform, prevent fraud, and communicate about the services you signed up for
• Contractual necessity — to fulfill obligations under the affiliate partner program

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Our hosting infrastructure is provided by Hostinger. They process data on our behalf under their own privacy and security standards.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of AFN or others.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. We will notify you before your data is subject to a different privacy policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or until you request deletion. Specifically:

• Waitlist entries are retained until the platform fully launches and access has been granted, or until you request removal
• Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe
• Affiliate records are retained for the duration of the partnership and a reasonable period afterward for recordkeeping

7. Cookies and Local Storage

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. Our website uses localStorage solely to remember your light/dark theme preference. This data never leaves your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Withdrawal of consent: Unsubscribe from the newsletter or waitlist at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@assetforge-nexus.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

AFN Platform is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Transfers

AFN Platform is operated from Canada. If you are accessing our site from outside Canada, your information will be transferred to and processed in Canada. By using our platform, you consent to this transfer.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated via email to waitlist and newsletter subscribers. Your continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

AFN Platform
Email: hello@assetforge-nexus.com
Website: assetforge-nexus.com