LighterFluid Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 5, 2026 · Last Updated: February 5, 2026

1. Introduction

LighterFluid ("Platform," "Service," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our copy trading platform and related services.

By accessing or using LighterFluid, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when using the Platform, including:

Account Information:

Email address
Username or display name
Password (stored in hashed form)
Account preferences and settings

Trading Configuration:

Copy trading preferences and parameters
Selected traders to follow
Risk management settings (scale factor, minimum trade size, etc.)
Paper trading configurations

Communications:

Support inquiries and correspondence
Feedback and survey responses

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Platform, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Device and Usage Information:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device identifiers
Pages viewed and features used
Time and date of visits
Referring URLs
Clickstream data

Trading Activity Data:

Trades executed through the Platform (copied trades, paper trades)
Trading performance and statistics
Position history
Account balances (as displayed on the Platform)

Log Data:

Server logs
Error reports
Performance data

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services you connect to the Platform:

Exchange Connections:

When you connect your exchange account via API keys, we may access: account balances, open positions, trade history, and order information
We do not store your private keys or withdrawal-enabled API credentials

Blockchain Data:

Publicly available blockchain transaction data
Wallet addresses (if provided)

2.4 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. These may include:

Essential Cookies: Required for Platform functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Platform
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Providing and Improving the Service

Operating and maintaining the Platform
Processing and executing copy trades
Displaying trading data and analytics
Providing paper trading functionality
Personalizing your experience
Developing new features and improvements
Fixing bugs and technical issues

3.2 Communications

Responding to your inquiries and support requests
Sending service-related notifications (e.g., trade executions, system alerts)
Providing updates about the Platform
Sending promotional communications (with your consent, where required)

3.3 Security and Compliance

Protecting against unauthorized access and fraud
Monitoring for suspicious activity
Enforcing our Terms and Conditions
Complying with legal obligations
Responding to legal requests and preventing harm

3.4 Analytics and Research

Analyzing usage patterns and trends
Measuring Platform performance
Conducting research to improve our services
Generating aggregated, anonymized statistics

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including cloud hosting and infrastructure providers, analytics services, customer support tools, and email delivery services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to court orders, subpoenas, government or regulatory requests, legal process, or to protect rights, property, or safety.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4.5 Aggregated or Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated or anonymized information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you, including platform-wide trading statistics, general usage metrics, and performance benchmarks.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your information, including:

Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
Encryption of sensitive data at rest
Secure hashing of passwords
Encryption of stored API keys
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Monitoring for suspicious activity

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials, API keys, and connected wallets.

5.1 API Key Security

When you provide exchange API keys:

API keys are encrypted using industry-standard encryption before storage
Keys are decrypted only in memory when needed to execute trades
We recommend using API keys with trading permissions only (no withdrawal permissions)
You can revoke API keys at any time through your exchange

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Platform and services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Trading history and performance data may be retained in anonymized form for analytics and Platform improvement.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Portability

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a portable format.

7.2 Correction

You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

7.3 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations, ongoing disputes).

7.4 Objection and Restriction

You may object to or request restriction of certain processing of your personal information.

7.5 Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

7.6 Communication Preferences

You may opt out of promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in emails, adjusting your account settings, or contacting us directly. Note that you may still receive service-related communications.

7.7 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

8. International Data Transfers

LighterFluid operates from the Cayman Islands. If you access the Platform from outside the Cayman Islands, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the Cayman Islands or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications, including decentralized exchanges, blockchain explorers, and external analytics tools. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Because there is no uniform standard for DNT signals, the Platform does not currently respond to DNT signals.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (e.g., email notification, Platform announcement).

Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related inquiries, you may contact our data protection representative at: [email protected]

14. Specific Regional Provisions

14.1 European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, the right to data portability, and the right to object to automated decision-making.

Legal Bases for Processing:

Contract: To provide the Platform and services you request
Legitimate Interests: For security, fraud prevention, and Platform improvement
Consent: For optional features and marketing communications
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

14.2 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, whether it is sold or disclosed, the right to opt out of sale, the right to request deletion, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

We do not sell your personal information.

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

15. Contact Us

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

LighterFluid
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lighterfluid.xyz