This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how xTAO Inc. (“xTAO”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses personal information when you use our website at www.xtao.co (the “Website”) or engage with our services related to the Bittensor ecosystem. By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Website.

We may collect personal information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other contact details when you contact us, submit forms, or interact with our services. We may also collect information about your interactions with the Website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Website, through cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies. Additionally, we may collect information you provide when participating in our Bittensor-related services, such as staking or validator operations.

We use your personal information to provide, maintain, and improve the Website and our services, communicate with you about our Bittensor ecosystem activities, respond to your inquiries, send you updates or promotional materials (where permitted), analyze Website usage to enhance user experience, and comply with legal obligations under Cayman Islands law. We may also use aggregated or anonymized data for analytics or research purposes.

We may share your personal information with service providers who assist us in operating the Website or providing services, such as hosting providers, analytics companies, or customer support platforms, under strict confidentiality agreements. We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, protect our rights, or respond to legal processes under Cayman Islands law. We may also share information in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate safeguards for your privacy. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by xTAO. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

We use reasonable technical, administrative, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, or to object to certain processing activities. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request in accordance with Cayman Islands law and other applicable regulations.

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Website, such as remembering your preferences, analyzing usage, or delivering relevant content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

If you provide us with your email address or opt-in to receive communications, we may send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials about our Bittensor-related services. You may opt-out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or contacting us directly.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

Your personal information may be stored or processed in the Cayman Islands or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Policy on the Website or through other reasonable means. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.