Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026-01-02

CopyrightChains Privacy Policy Summary (Machine-Readable)

Privacy Policy explains how New Internet Media (NIM) Holding collects uses and protects personal information with GDPR and CCPA compliance. Information collected includes account details with name email phone postal address, identity verification documents including government ID proof of address tax identification, payment information with bank account and processor details, copyright documentation with work metadata ownership records licensing terms, device information including IP address browser type operating system, usage data tracking pages visited features used time spent click patterns, and blockchain data separating on-chain immutable transaction hashes ownership proofs timestamps from off-chain personal identifiers in GDPR-compliant deletable systems. Data processing legal bases under GDPR include contract performance for service delivery, explicit consent for specific activities, legal obligation compliance, and legitimate business interests. Information shared with service providers for hosting payment processing analytics, platform partners for royalty collection licensing, legal authorities when required by law court order government request, and business transfer parties in mergers acquisitions asset sales. International data transfers protected through Standard Contractual Clauses approved by European Commission, adequacy decisions where applicable, and technical organizational security measures. GDPR rights for EEA residents include access to personal data copy, rectification of inaccurate information, erasure right to be forgotten, processing restriction, data portability in machine-readable format, and objection to legitimate interest processing. CCPA rights for California residents include right to know personal information collected, right to delete personal information, right to opt-out of sale which platform does not engage in, and right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights. Security measures include encryption of data in transit with TLS and at rest, access controls with multi-factor authentication requirements, regular security assessments and monitoring, employee training on data protection, and incident response with 72-hour breach notification to supervisory authorities and affected individuals. Contact [email protected] to exercise privacy rights with 30-day GDPR or 45-day CCPA response timeframe.

This Privacy Policy explains how New Internet Media (NIM) Holding ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use CopyrightChains. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws including GDPR and CCPA.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
Identity Verification: Government-issued ID, proof of address, tax identification numbers
Payment Information: Bank account details, payment processor information
Copyright Information: Work metadata, ownership documentation, licensing terms
Communications: Support requests, feedback, correspondence

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, click patterns
Cookies and Tracking: Session data, preferences, analytics (see Cookie Policy)

1.3 Blockchain-Related Information

On-Chain Data: Transaction hashes, ownership proofs, timestamps (immutable records)
Off-Chain Data: Personal identifiers stored separately in GDPR-compliant systems
Third-party information sources

We may receive information about you from third parties, including identity verification services, payment processors, and public databases. This information is used to verify your identity, prevent fraud, and comply with legal requirements.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

To provide, maintain, and improve our copyright registration, monitoring, and royalty distribution services.

Identity Verification

To verify your identity and eligibility to use our services in compliance with KYC/AML requirements.

Communications

To send service notifications, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.

Security and Fraud Prevention

To detect, prevent, and address fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.

Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and governmental requests.

Analytics and Improvement

To analyze usage patterns and improve Platform functionality and user experience.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under the following legal bases:

Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide our services to you
Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws
Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf (hosting, payment processing, analytics)
Platform Partners: Licensees and distribution platforms as necessary for royalty collection
Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or government request
Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
Data sharing safeguards

We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and treat it in accordance with applicable law. Service providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential and use it only for specified purposes.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
Adequacy decisions where applicable
Technical and organizational security measures

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services and maintain your account
Comply with legal, accounting, and reporting requirements
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Blockchain data retention

Please note that data recorded on blockchain networks is immutable and cannot be deleted. We minimize personal data stored on-chain by maintaining personal identifiers in separate, deletable off-chain systems while only storing necessary proofs and references on the blockchain.

7. Your Rights

7.1 GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing
Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).

8. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption of data in transit (TLS) and at rest
Access controls and authentication requirements
Regular security assessments and monitoring
Employee training on data protection
Security incident response

In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours and, where required, notify affected individuals without undue delay.

9. Children's Privacy

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

10. Third-Party Services

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Platform and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

New Internet Media (NIM) Holding
Data Protection Contact
Registered in Wyoming, USA
Email: [email protected]

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.