Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Paglos ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our platform at paglos.com (the "Service"), including our website, marketplace, and related services.

By using Paglos, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you register.
• Profile Information: Display name, bio, profile picture, and other details you choose to provide.
• Seller Information: Payout wallet addresses (EVM or Solana) when you set up seller payouts.
• Product Content: PDF files, cover images, titles, descriptions, and pricing uploaded by sellers.
• Communications: Any messages or information you send to us via support channels.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, products viewed, search queries, and browsing patterns.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Transaction Data: Blockchain transaction hashes, wallet addresses used for payments, and payment amounts (only public blockchain data).
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, and analytics.

2.3 Third-Party Authentication

If you sign in using Google OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We do not receive or store your Google password.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Paglos marketplace.
• Process cryptocurrency payments and verify transactions on the blockchain.
• Deliver purchased digital products to your library.
• Communicate with you about your account, orders, and support requests.
• Send transactional emails such as purchase receipts, seller notifications, and password resets.
• Enforce our Terms of Service and protect against fraud or abuse.
• Generate anonymized analytics to improve the platform experience.
• Apply watermarks to purchased PDFs for content protection.

4. Cryptocurrency & Payment Data

Paglos processes payments exclusively through cryptocurrency (USDT and USDC on Ethereum, BSC, and Solana). Important details regarding your payment data:

• We never store your wallet private keys or seed phrases.
• Payment wallet addresses used for receiving payments are generated and managed securely by our system.
• Transaction hashes and public wallet addresses are recorded to verify and track payments.
• All blockchain transactions are inherently public — transaction details are visible on public block explorers.
• Seller payout addresses are stored securely and used solely for processing withdrawal requests.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Cloud hosting (AWS S3 for file storage), email delivery services, and blockchain RPC providers that help us operate the platform.
• Sellers & Buyers: When you purchase a product, the seller may see limited order information (order amount, date). Sellers' public profiles are visible to all users.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Safety & Protection: To protect the rights, safety, and security of Paglos, our users, or the public.

6. Data Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encrypted password storage using bcrypt hashing.
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
• Secure token-based authentication (JWT) with HTTP-only cookies.
• Two-factor authentication (2FA) option for enhanced account security.
• Secure cloud storage (AWS S3) with signed URLs and access controls for uploaded files.
• Rate limiting and security headers to prevent abuse.

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. These are necessary for the platform to function properly. We may also use analytics cookies to understand usage patterns and improve the Service.

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may prevent you from using certain features of the platform, such as staying logged in.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@paglos.com.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Transaction records and order history are retained for accounting and legal compliance purposes. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law.

10. Children's Privacy

Paglos is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the platform or sending an email. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@paglos.com