PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 02/17/2025

Trast LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or use our services (collectively, the “Services”). It also describes your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1. WHO WE ARE

Business Name: Trast LLC
Registered Address: 30 N Gould St Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
Contact Email: contact@trast.space

Trast LLC acts as the Data Controller for any personal data we process about you in connection with our Services, unless stated otherwise.

2. SCOPE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through:

  • Our website(s), web applications, and online platforms;
  • Any related services, sales, marketing, or events;
  • Tools, software, or digital assets provided under the Trast LLC ecosystem.

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our Services, as well as to thwart unwanted or malicious activities. The categories of information we collect include:

Personal Information You Provide

  • Contact details (name, email address, phone number) when you register or communicate with us.
  • Identification documents (if we conduct KYC/AML checks) to comply with legal requirements.
  • Payment or transactional data if you purchase or sell tokens or services through our platform.

Usage Data

  • Log data such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and timestamps.
  • Interaction data regarding how you use our website or Services (pages viewed, clicks, scrolls).

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data about your browsing activities.
  • Google Analytics: We employ Google Analytics to track and report website traffic. Google may collect your IP address and other usage data. For more details, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Communications

  • Emails or messages you send to us.
  • Support requests and any additional information you choose to provide.

Other Sources

  • Third-party services that help us verify, analyze, or enhance data.
  • Publicly available information to cross-check or prevent illicit behavior.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
  • Contract: The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., Terms of Service) or to take steps at your request before entering into such a contract.
  • Legal Obligation: We must comply with a legal or regulatory requirement (e.g., KYC/AML).
  • Legitimate Interests: The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., ensuring the security of our platform, preventing fraud), except where such interests are overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms.

5. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Providing Services

  • To operate, maintain, and deliver our website, tokens, and related features.
  • To manage your account, authenticate logins, and enable secure transactions.

Analytics & Improvements

  • To understand how users interact with our website (e.g., via Google Analytics).
  • To analyze trends and usage, improve functionality, and develop new products.

Security & Fraud Prevention

  • To detect, investigate, and prevent suspicious or unauthorized activity.
  • To protect our users, Services, and assets from abuse, hacking, or other misconduct.

Legal Compliance

  • To meet our obligations under AML/KYC regulations or other applicable laws.
  • To respond to lawful requests from public authorities or law enforcement.

Communications

  • To contact you regarding updates, security alerts, or administrative messages.
  • To provide customer support or respond to inquiries.

Marketing (Where Permitted)

  • To send you promotional messages, if you have opted in or if allowed by applicable law.
  • You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

6. COOKIES & SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites remember information about you.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for core site functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: Collect information about how you use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Security Cookies: Help detect malicious activity and protect your account.

Managing Cookies:

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. However, some features may not function properly if you disable cookies.

7. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your personal data in the following scenarios:

Service Providers

  • We engage third-party companies (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, KYC providers) that process data on our behalf.
  • These parties have access to personal data only to perform tasks for us and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.

Legal Compliance & Protection

  • If required by law, court order, or legal process.
  • To protect our rights, users, or the public against illegal activities.

Business Transfers

  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

With Your Consent

  • We may share data with other parties if you specifically agree or direct us to do so.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

  • We are based in the United States, and the data we collect may be stored and processed in the U.S. or other countries that may not have equivalent data protection laws as your jurisdiction.
  • When we transfer personal data out of the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data in line with GDPR requirements.

9. DATA RETENTION

  • We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
  • When personal data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

10. SECURITY MEASURES

  • We employ a range of technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
  • However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA or where similar privacy laws apply, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): Ask us to delete your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request to limit the ways in which we process your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You can file a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@trast.space. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

  • Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
  • We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

13. COMBATING UNWANTED ACTIVITIES

  • We reserve the right to monitor, investigate, and prevent any undesirable or illegal activities, including fraud, hacking attempts, and other violations of our Terms of Service.
  • We use technical measures (e.g., firewalls, IP blocking, automated detection tools) and policy measures (e.g., KYC/AML checks) to ensure a secure and compliant environment.

14. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

  • Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not control.
  • We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

15. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
  • We will post the updated policy on our website and revise the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

16. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Trast LLC
contact@trast.space

We will make every effort to address your inquiries in a timely and thorough manner.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our data practices described herein.