Privacy Policy

Introduction

This is the privacy statement of stava ("Company", "we", "us", "our"), the legal entity operating stava. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you visit our Website or use our Services.

timeGOLD is committed to ensuring your privacy and complying with the highest standards of data protection, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable.

By accessing and using stava, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website or our Services.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from or about children under 18.

IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OLD, PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE.

Definitions

The following terms used in this Privacy Policy have the meanings set out in the GDPR:

  • Controller

  • Processor

  • Data Subject

  • Personal Data

  • Processing

  • Supervisory Authority

Other capitalized terms may be defined in our Terms of Use.

What is Personal Data?

Personal Data refers to any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. This includes your name, email address, IP address, or any other data that can identify you directly or indirectly.

We also collect anonymized and aggregated usage data to understand how users interact with our platform and improve our services.

Basic Principles of Personal Data Processing

We process your data lawfully, fairly, and transparently. We collect data for specific, legitimate purposes, ensure accuracy, and retain it only as long as necessary. We take appropriate security measures to protect your data.

We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless adequate safeguards are in place.

What Data We Collect

1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you:

  • Fill in forms (e.g. for feedback or early access)

  • Communicate with us via email or chat

We may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Wallet address (if applicable)

  • Social media handles

  • Contact preferences

  • Professional or project-related information

2. Data We Collect Automatically

When you browse the Website or use our Services, we automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device identifiers

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring and exit pages

  • Interaction data (clicks, scrolls, etc.)

This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

3. Data from Third Parties

We may receive information from partners, analytics tools, payment processors, or compliance verification services (e.g. KYC providers) where applicable.

Use of Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide access to the platform

  • Improve user experience

  • Respond to your inquiries or feedback

  • Send important service-related emails

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Monitor platform performance and usage

  • Send occasional product updates or marketing communications (you can opt out)

Your Consent

We will only process your Personal Data if:

  • You have given clear consent

  • It is necessary to perform our services

  • It is required to comply with legal obligations (e.g. KYC, AML laws)

  • It is necessary to protect your or others’ vital interests

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")

  • Object to data processing

  • Restrict processing

  • Data portability

  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority

How We Protect Your Data

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These include encryption, access control, regular audits, and secure data storage.

In case of a data breach, we will notify the relevant authorities and affected users within the legal time frame.

International Transfers

As stava operates globally, some data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We will take all necessary measures to ensure your data is protected under applicable data protection laws, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or by using the cookie banner on our website.

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Website.

Sharing of Information

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers and partners under strict confidentiality agreements

  • Legal authorities, if required

  • Affiliates, only when necessary for service delivery

We do not sell your data.

Third-Party Links and Social Sharing

Our Website may contain links to external websites or platforms (e.g. Discord, X/Twitter). These are not operated by us. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies separately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on stavahub.com/privacy.

Significant changes will be communicated via email or on the Website.