1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Zinkvision ("we", "us", "our"), operating the IPWeb3 platform ("Service"), collects, uses, stores, and protects your information.
We take your privacy seriously. Your studio's intellectual property, portfolio data, and revenue information are confidential and never shared with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Email address
- Studio or organization name
- Team member names and roles
- Authentication data (managed by Clerk)
Intellectual Property Content
- Files uploaded for registration (artwork, video, documents, music, brand assets)
- IP metadata (names, descriptions, categories)
- Certificate and license information
Payment Information
- Subscription plan and billing cycle
- Payment method details (processed and stored by Stripe — we do not store card numbers)
- Transaction and invoice history
Usage Data
- Activity logs within the studio portal
- Storage usage
- Feature usage patterns
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service (register IPs, generate certificates, manage your portfolio)
- Process payments and manage your subscription
- Send transactional emails (certificates, license notifications, monthly reports)
- Provide customer support
- Improve the Service based on usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for advertising, sell it to third parties, or share your IP content with other studios.
4. Data Storage and Security
Where Your Data Is Stored
| Data | Location |
|---|
| Account and application data | PostgreSQL database (Neon) |
| Uploaded files (pre-registration) | Supabase Storage (temporary) |
| Registered IP files | IPFS via Storacha (permanent, decentralized) |
| IP registration records | Polygon network (permanent, public) |
| Payment information | Stripe (PCI-compliant) |
Security Measures
- Multi-tenant data isolation — each studio's data is scoped and separated
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for all data in transit
- Role-based access control for team members
- Authentication managed by Clerk with email verification
- Admin access restricted to authorized personnel only
5. On-chain and IPFS — Permanent Data
Important: Certain data stored on-chain and IPFS is permanent and cannot be deleted:
- On-chain records — IP registration transactions, ownership history, and license records on Polygon are immutable and publicly verifiable.
- IPFS files — Files stored on IPFS are content-addressed and persist on the decentralized network permanently. They cannot be deleted by us or any single party.
- Certificate verification — Public verification pages (/verify/[id]) are accessible to anyone with the certificate ID. This is intentional for proof of ownership.
By registering IP through the Service, you acknowledge and consent to the permanent nature of these records.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate IPWeb3. Each processes certain data under their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|
| Clerk | Authentication and account management |
| Stripe | Payment processing and subscription billing |
| Polygon | On-chain for IP registration and licensing |
| Storacha (IPFS) | Permanent decentralized file storage |
| Supabase | Temporary file storage (upload dropbox) |
| Resend | Transactional email delivery |
| Vercel | Application hosting |
| Cloudflare | DNS and domain management |
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We only share information in the following cases:
- With third-party providers listed above, solely to operate the Service
- On on-chain — IP registration records are public by design (this is how proof of ownership works)
- On the marketplace — if you list IPs for licensing, selected metadata is visible to potential buyers
- Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or government request
8. Data Retention
- Account data — retained while your account is active, deleted upon full account closure (see Terms of Service, Section 8)
- On-chain records — permanent, cannot be deleted
- IPFS files — permanent, cannot be deleted
- Payment records — retained as required by tax and financial regulations
- Temporary uploads — deleted from temporary storage after registration is complete
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data — available through your studio portal
- Correct inaccurate data — contact us or update via your portal settings
- Export your data — request a data export by contacting us
- Delete your account data — subject to the account closure process and on-chain permanence
- Transfer your on-chain assets to your own wallet at any time
Note: Due to the nature of on-chain technology, we cannot delete or modify data that has been recorded on-chain or stored on IPFS.
10. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management (via Clerk). We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or analytics tools that profile your behavior across other websites.
11. Children
IPWeb3 is a B2B service designed for businesses and professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify active subscribers of material changes via email at least 30 days before they take effect. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
13. Contact
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, contact us at hello@ipweb3.com.