Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 1, 2025
At Prudent Cognition, we handle blockchain data every day. That means we understand how important data privacy is — not just as a legal requirement, but as a fundamental trust issue between us and the people who work with us.
This policy explains what information we collect, why we need it, and what we do with it. We've tried to make this readable instead of burying you in legal jargon. If something's unclear, reach out. We're happy to talk.
Information We Collect
Information You Give Us Directly
When you contact us, request a demo, or sign up for our services, we collect what you provide. This usually includes:
- Your name and company details
- Email address and phone number
- Job title and business requirements
- Any specific questions or technical needs you mention
We only ask for what we need to help you properly. No hidden fields or unnecessary data collection.
Technical Information We Automatically Collect
Like most websites, ours collects some technical data when you visit:
- IP address and general location (city level, not your exact address)
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages you visit and how long you spend on them
- Referral source (where you came from before landing here)
This helps us understand how people use the site and where we should focus improvements. We're not tracking individuals — we're looking at patterns.
Blockchain Analysis Data
If you're a client using our monitoring services, we process blockchain transaction data. This is pseudonymous public ledger information — we're analyzing wallet addresses and transaction patterns, not personal identities. When you engage our services, we may also collect API keys or read-only access credentials you provide for integration purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We're not in the business of selling data or building advertising profiles. Here's what we actually do with the information we collect:
| Purpose | What This Means |
|---|---|
| Service Delivery | Running the blockchain monitoring and analysis you requested |
| Communication | Responding to your inquiries and providing technical support |
| Account Management | Setting up and maintaining your access to our platform |
| Service Improvement | Understanding usage patterns to build better tools |
| Security | Detecting unusual activity and preventing unauthorized access |
We don't use your data for unrelated marketing campaigns or share it with third parties for their promotional purposes. Period.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on secure servers located in Taiwan, with encrypted backups maintained in geographically separate locations. We use industry-standard encryption both in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256).
Our security practices include:
Regular security audits and penetration testing. Access controls with multi-factor authentication for our team. Encrypted database connections and secure API endpoints. Real-time monitoring for suspicious activity. Annual third-party security assessments.
No system is completely impenetrable, but we take this seriously. Our entire business depends on handling sensitive blockchain data responsibly. If we ever experience a data breach that affects you, we'll notify you directly within 72 hours and explain what happened and what we're doing about it.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We don't sell your information. We work with a small number of service providers who help us run the business:
- Cloud infrastructure providers for hosting and storage
- Email service providers for communication delivery
- Payment processors for billing (they handle card data, we never see it)
- Analytics tools to understand website usage
These providers are contractually required to protect your data and only use it for the specific services they provide to us. We vet them carefully and review their security practices regularly.
We'll share information with authorities if legally required — for example, in response to a valid court order or to comply with Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act. We'll notify you if this happens unless legally prohibited from doing so.
Your Rights Under Taiwan Law
Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act gives you specific rights regarding your information. Here's what you can do and how to do it:
Access Your Data
You can request a copy of all personal information we hold about you. We'll provide this in a readable electronic format within 15 business days. First request each year is free; subsequent requests may incur a reasonable administrative fee.
Correct Inaccurate Information
If something we have on file is wrong, tell us and we'll fix it. For active accounts, you can update most information directly through your account settings.
Request Deletion
You can ask us to delete your personal information. We'll comply unless we have a legitimate reason to keep it (like completing a transaction you requested, resolving disputes, or complying with legal obligations). When we delete data, it's gone from active systems within 30 days and from backups within 90 days.
Restrict Processing
You can ask us to stop processing your data in certain situations — for example, while we're verifying disputed information or if you've objected to processing and we're determining whether we have legitimate grounds to continue.
Data Portability
For data you've provided directly to us, you can request a copy in a structured, machine-readable format that you can transfer to another service provider.
To exercise any of these rights:
Email us at help@prudent-cognition.com with your request. Include enough information for us to verify your identity (we're not handing over account data to random requesters). We'll respond within 15 business days with either the requested information or an explanation if we can't fulfill the request.
Data Retention
We don't keep data longer than necessary. Here's our general approach:
- Active client data: Kept for the duration of our business relationship plus 90 days
- Inquiry and contact form data: Deleted after 24 months if no business relationship develops
- Transaction and billing records: Retained for 7 years to comply with Taiwan tax regulations
- Technical logs and analytics: Aggregated after 6 months, then deleted after 2 years
- Blockchain analysis results: Client owns this data; retained according to contract terms
When we delete data, we actually delete it. No "soft deletes" where it sits in a hidden archive indefinitely.
Cookies and Tracking
We use a minimal number of cookies — small text files stored in your browser. Here's what we use and why:
Essential Cookies
These keep the site working. Session management, security features, that kind of thing. You can't really opt out of these without breaking basic functionality.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics to understand how people use the site — which pages are helpful, where people get confused, that sort of thing. We've configured our analytics to anonymize IP addresses and respect Do Not Track signals.
Managing Cookies
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check your browser's help section for instructions. Just know that blocking all cookies will probably break some website features.
International Data Transfers
Our primary operations and data storage are based in Taiwan. If you're accessing our services from outside Taiwan, your information will be transferred to and processed in Taiwan, where data protection laws may differ from your home country.
For clients in the European Union or other regions with strict data protection requirements, we can implement additional safeguards like standard contractual clauses. Talk to us about your specific requirements.
Children's Privacy
Our services are designed for businesses and professionals. We don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 16. If we discover we've accidentally collected such information, we'll delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We'll update this policy occasionally as our practices evolve or regulations change. When we make significant changes, we'll notify active clients by email at least 30 days before the changes take effect.
The "Effective Date" at the top tells you when the current version came into force. We also maintain an archive of previous versions — just ask if you want to see how things have changed.
Questions or Concerns?
We're here to help. If something in this policy is unclear, or if you have specific questions about how we handle your data, get in touch.
Email: help@prudent-cognition.com
Phone: +886 2 8285 3887
Address: 429, Taiwan, Taichung City, Shengang District, Lane 1111, Fengzhou Rd, 2號2樓
We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 2 business days.