Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 03/23/2026


1. Who We Are

Markov Lab (hereinafter "Markov Labs", "we", "us", or "our") is a French simplified joint-stock company (société par actions simplifiée — SAS) governed by French law.

Markov Labs operates the website markovlabs.xyz and associated documentation, dashboards, and tools (together, the "Services").

Markov Labs is the data controller for the processing described in this Privacy Policy.


2. Purpose

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we process it, how long we keep it, and what rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


3. Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide

  • Contact data: email address (if you contact us via support or partnerships)

  • Communications: content of messages, feedback, or inquiries you send us

3.2 Technical and Usage Data

  • Connection data: IP address, date and time of access, browser type and version

  • Device data: operating system, screen resolution, language settings

  • Usage data: pages visited, interactions with the Documentation

3.3 Blockchain Data

When you interact with vaults curated by Markov Labs, the following data may be publicly available on-chain:

  • Wallet address (public key)

  • Transaction hashes and amounts

  • Smart contract interactions

Markov Labs does not control public blockchains and is not the data controller for on-chain data. See Section 9.

3.4 Cookies

We use strictly necessary cookies only (session management, security). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your consent where required.


4. Why We Process Your Data

Purpose
Data Used
Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6)

Responding to inquiries

Contact data, communications

Legitimate interest

Operating and improving the Services

Technical data, usage data

Legitimate interest

Security and abuse prevention

IP address, logs, technical signals

Legitimate interest

Legal and regulatory compliance

Any data as required

Legal obligation


5. Who We Share Data With

5.1 Service Providers

We may share data with processors who assist us with hosting, analytics, and security. These providers act under our instructions and are bound by data processing agreements.

We may disclose data to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requests.

5.3 No Sale of Data

We do not sell your personal data.


6. International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission

  • Additional technical measures (encryption, access controls)


7. Data Retention

Data Type
Retention Period

Support communications

Duration of the exchange + 3 years

Technical/security logs

12 months

Cookie data

Maximum 13 months (per CNIL guidelines)

Data is deleted or anonymized once the retention period expires, unless a longer period is required by law.


8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Right
Description

Access

Obtain a copy of your personal data

Rectification

Correct inaccurate data

Erasure

Request deletion of your data

Restriction

Restrict processing in certain cases

Objection

Object to processing based on legitimate interest

Portability

Receive your data in a structured format

Withdraw consent

Where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]

We will respond within one month. We may ask for identity verification before processing your request.


9. Blockchain Data Notice

Public blockchains are decentralized and transparent. Data recorded on-chain (wallet addresses, transaction amounts, smart contract interactions) may be permanent and publicly accessible.

Markov Labs is not the data controller for data processed by blockchain networks. The rights of erasure and rectification may be technically impossible for on-chain data.

Recommendation: Do not include directly identifying personal information (name, email) in blockchain transactions or metadata.


10. Minors

The Services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.


The Services may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.


12. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance.


13. Contact

For any privacy-related questions:

Email: [email protected]

Entity: Markov Lab (SAS)


14. Supervisory Authority

If you believe your rights are not respected, you may lodge a complaint with the CNIL:

CNIL — 3 Place de Fontenoy — TSA 80715 — 75334 Paris Cedex 07

Website: cnil.fr

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