Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the SynergyRecycle.B Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, transfer, and store your personal information when you interact with our services, website, and mobile application.

2. Data Collected

2.1 Types of Data

We may collect different categories of personal data, including:

  • Identifying Data: name, surname, email address, phone number, date of birth, residential address.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, unique device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: information on how you use our services, pages visited, time spent on the site/app, interactions, recorded recycling data.
  • Geolocation Data: data about your approximate or precise location (with your consent) for features like the collection point map.
  • Financial Data: details related to transactions (if applicable, e.g., for token purchases or premium services), voluntarily provided crypto wallet addresses.
  • KYC/AML Data: information required to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulatory obligations, such as identity documents (if necessary for specific features).

2.2 Collection Methods

We collect personal data through various methods:

  • Directly from you: when you register, fill out forms, contact support, participate in surveys or promotions.
  • Automatically: through the use of cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies when you browse our site or use our app.
  • From third parties: we may receive information from business partners, payment service providers, or analytics platforms (always in compliance with regulations).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: when you have given us your explicit consent for specific purposes (e.g., marketing).
  • Contract: to fulfill obligations arising from the service agreement entered into with you.
  • Legal Obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., KYC/AML, tax obligations).
  • Legitimate Interest: to pursue our legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, preventing fraud, ensuring security), provided that your fundamental rights and freedoms do not override these interests.

4. Purposes of Processing

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide, manage, and improve our services (registration, recycling tracking, reward issuance).
  • To personalize your user experience.
  • To communicate with you (customer support, service notifications, updates).
  • To perform statistical analysis and market research (in aggregate or anonymous form).
  • To prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure platform security.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
  • To send you marketing and promotional communications (only with your consent).

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for the time strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, in compliance with the following criteria:

  • For the duration of the contractual relationship and to fulfill post-contractual obligations.
  • For the period required by law (e.g., retention of tax documents).
  • Until consent is withdrawn (for processing based on consent, e.g., marketing).
  • For a maximum period defined based on the principle of necessity and proportionality (e.g., navigation data, security logs). Typically, data not required for long-term legal or contractual obligations is not kept beyond 24-36 months.

6. Data Subject Rights (GDPR)

As a data subject, you have specific rights regarding your personal data under the GDPR (Articles 15-22):

  • Right of Access: obtain confirmation of the existence of your data and access it.
  • Right to Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten'): request the deletion of your data (under certain circumstances).
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: request the restriction of processing (under certain circumstances).
  • Right to Data Portability: receive your data in a structured format and transfer it to another controller (if technically feasible).
  • Right to Object: object to processing for legitimate reasons or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: withdraw previously given consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal).
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: file a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.

You can exercise your rights by contacting us at the addresses indicated in section 10.

7. Security Measures

We adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration:

  • Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest (where appropriate).
  • Role-based access control (principle of least privilege).
  • Secure authentication procedures.
  • Regular system monitoring and security patch updates.
  • Staff training on data protection.
  • Procedures for managing data breaches.

8. Data Communication and Disclosure

Your personal data will not be disclosed indiscriminately. It may be communicated to third parties only if necessary for the stated purposes and in compliance with the law:

  • Authorized Internal Staff: employees and collaborators who need the data to perform their duties.
  • Service Providers: third parties acting as data processors on our behalf (e.g., hosting providers, email platforms, analytics providers, payment processors). We select providers who guarantee adequate levels of protection.
  • Consultants and Professionals: lawyers, accountants, auditors for legal or tax needs.
  • Public Authorities: government bodies, judicial or regulatory authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Partners: only with your specific consent, for promotional purposes or joint offers.

Any data transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) will only occur with adequate safeguards (e.g., EU Commission adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses).

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for various purposes. For detailed information on the types of cookies used, their purposes, and how to manage them, please consult our dedicated Cookie Policy.

10. Data Controller Contacts

The Data Controller for your personal data is:

SynergyRecycle.B
Address: 32052 Herford, Germany
Email: SynergyRecycle.B@gmail.com

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, you can contact us at the email address provided above.

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services or current regulations. We will inform you of any substantial changes by publishing the updated version on our site/app and, where appropriate, through direct communication. We invite you to consult this page regularly.

12. Main Regulatory References

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR).
  • Legislative Decree June 30, 2003, n. 196 ("Code regarding the protection of personal data"), as amended by D.Lgs. 101/2018.
  • Provisions and Guidelines of the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) and other competent European authorities (EDPB).

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Terms and Conditions of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the website, mobile application, and services offered by SynergyRecycle.B (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and any other applicable policies or guidelines published. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are not authorized to use the Services.

2. Description of Services

SynergyRecycle.B provides a blockchain-based technology platform (Polygon) to incentivize and track recycling activities. The Services include, but are not limited to:

  • User account registration and management.
  • Recording recycling activities at affiliated points.
  • Attribution of utility tokens (SRB) as rewards.
  • Viewing personal and collective environmental impact.
  • Ability to support environmental projects using SRB tokens.
  • Access to information and content related to sustainability and recycling.
  • Potential future features such as staking, marketplace, and payment card (subject to development and launch).

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time, with or without notice.

3. Account Registration and User Obligations

To use certain features of the Services, account creation may be required. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information during registration and maintain it as such.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials (password) and not share them with third parties.
  • Be solely responsible for all activities that occur through your account.
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or security breach.
  • Use the Services lawfully, ethically, and in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws.
  • Not use the Services for illegal, fraudulent, harassing, or harmful purposes.
  • Not interfere with the proper functioning of the Services or attempt to access restricted areas without authorization.
  • Respect our intellectual property rights and those of third parties.

We may require identity verification procedures (KYC) for certain features or to comply with regulatory obligations.

4. Utility Tokens (SRB)

SRB tokens are utility tokens designed for use within the SynergyRecycle.B ecosystem.

  • Nature: SRB tokens do not represent shares, ownership stakes, voting rights, or rights to receive profits or dividends from SynergyRecycle.B. They are not considered financial instruments under current regulations.
  • Acquisition: Tokens can be obtained through verified recycling activities, participation in promotions, purchase during specific sale phases (ICO, if applicable), or exchange on third-party platforms (once listed).
  • Usage: The utility of the tokens is defined within the platform (e.g., discounts, project support, feature access) and may evolve over time.
  • Value and Risk: The value of SRB tokens can fluctuate significantly and depends on market factors, platform adoption, and other elements. There is no guarantee of value or liquidity. Acquiring and holding tokens involves risks, including the possible total loss of value.
  • Transfers: Transfers of SRB tokens on the blockchain are irreversible. It is your responsibility to ensure the correctness of the addresses and networks used.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, logos, software, designs, and materials present on the Services ("Intellectual Property") are the exclusive property of SynergyRecycle.B or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Services and Intellectual Property solely for personal, non-commercial use, in accordance with these Terms. Any other form of reproduction, distribution, modification, decompilation, or creation of derivative works without our prior written consent is prohibited.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

The Services are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We specifically disclaim any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy.

We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or that any defects will be corrected. Your use of the Services is at your sole risk.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SynergyRecycle.B, its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including, but not limited to, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Services.
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Services.
  • Any content obtained from the Services.
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
  • Any matter relating to SRB tokens, including their volatility or loss of value.

Our total aggregate liability arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will not exceed the greater of one hundred Euros (€100) or the amount you paid to us, if any, in the six months preceding the event giving rise to the liability.

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SynergyRecycle.B, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Services; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms; (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that your content caused damage to a third party.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Herford, Germany, unless otherwise mandatorily provided by consumer protection law.

10. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at the email address: SynergyRecycle.B@gmail.com.

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Legal Disclaimer

1. No Financial or Investment Advice

The information provided on this website, in the mobile application, in the whitepaper, and in any other SynergyRecycle.B materials (collectively, the "Materials") is for general informational purposes only. No information contained in the Materials should be construed as financial, investment, legal, tax, or other advice.

SynergyRecycle.B is not a registered financial advisor or broker/dealer. The content presented does not constitute a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by SynergyRecycle.B or any third-party service provider to buy or sell any securities, cryptocurrencies (including SRB tokens), or other financial instruments.

You should consult your own professional financial, legal, and tax advisors before making any investment or financial decisions. Investing in cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects involves significant risks, including the possible total loss of invested capital.

2. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to ensure that the information contained in the Materials is accurate and up-to-date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in the Materials for any purpose.

Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. We reserve the right to modify the contents at any time without notice.

3. Risks Related to SRB Tokens and the Platform

Acquiring, holding, and using SRB tokens involve significant risks. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Market Volatility: The price of SRB tokens can fluctuate greatly, and you could lose the entire value of your purchase.
  • Regulatory Risks: Laws and regulations concerning blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and utility tokens are constantly evolving and could adversely affect the project or the value of the tokens.
  • Technological Risks: The platform and smart contracts may be subject to bugs, errors, exploits, or cyber-attacks.
  • Operational Risks: The success of the project depends on the team's ability to execute the roadmap and achieve the stated goals.
  • Liquidity Risks: There is no guarantee that SRB tokens will be listed on exchanges or that a liquid market for them will exist.

By relying on the information or participating in the project, you acknowledge and accept these risks.

4. Forward-Looking Statements

The Materials may contain forward-looking statements based on management's current assumptions, expectations, and projections regarding future events. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

5. External Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links only as a convenience and are not responsible for the content, products, or services on or available from those websites or resources or links displayed on such sites. You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any third-party websites or resources.

6. No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee any specific results or financial returns from using the Services or holding SRB tokens.

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