Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how The SolarWise Own The Sun AG collects, stores, processes, and protects personal data when you use our website, platform, dApp, and related services.

The SolarWise Own The Sun AG is a company registered under the laws of Switzerland, with registered address at Seestrasse 18c, 9326 Horn, Switzerland.

Data Protection

In order to provide our services, SolarWise may collect, store and process your personal data and/or information. By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Policy.

What Data We May Collect

• Name and contact details.
• Email address and communication details.
• Country of residence.
• Information required for KYC and AML checks.
• Information about the origin of funds.
• Politically exposed person status, where required.
• Wallet address and blockchain transaction data.
• Bank account or payment details provided by you.
• IP address, device type, browser metadata and usage data.
• Interaction logs with the website, platform or dApp.

Why We Use Your Data

• To provide access to the SolarWise website, platform and dApp.
• To enable the purchase and management of NFTs linked to solar panels.
• To process KYC and AML verification where required.
• To process payments and distributions.
• To provide platform support and user communication.
• To improve the security, performance and reliability of our services.
• To comply with Swiss legal and regulatory obligations.

KYC and AML Processing

SolarWise may request information required for Know Your Customer (“KYC”) and Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) purposes. This may include information about your country of residence, the origin of funds, and whether you are a politically exposed person.

If you refuse to provide required information, or if the AML due diligence process results in a negative outcome, SolarWise may refuse to provide services.

Payment and Wallet Data

If you purchase an NFT representing ownership of a solar panel, SolarWise may process payment information, wallet addresses, bank account details, and related transaction information.

You are responsible for ensuring that any wallet address or bank account details you provide are accurate and up to date.

Additional Privacy Notice for the SolarWise dApp

This section supplements our main Privacy Policy and applies specifically to your use of the SolarWise dApp, a decentralized application operated by SolarWise Own The Sun AG on the VeChain blockchain.

The dApp enables blockchain-based features such as NFT interactions and voting. Due to its decentralized nature, certain data processing practices differ from traditional web services.

What Data We Collect via the dApp

On-Chain Data (Publicly Available):

• Public wallet address, for example from VeWorld, MetaMask or WalletConnect.
• Transaction data, such as NFT purchases and votes cast.

This data is stored immutably on the VeChain blockchain, where it cannot be modified or deleted.

Off-Chain Data:

• IP address, device type and browser metadata.
• Interaction logs with the dApp interface.
• Analytics data, via services like Google Analytics.
• Optional social sharing actions, such as sharing NFTs on X/Twitter.
• Reverse solicitation acknowledgement, including timestamp, country, and IP address, recorded for legal compliance purposes.

We do not collect sensitive personal data, private keys, or wallet seed phrases.

How We Use This Data

• To provide and operate the dApp’s blockchain functions, including NFTs and voting.
• To analyze dApp usage and improve its design and security.
• To prevent abuse, fraud, or unauthorized access.
• To allow users to share assets on third-party platforms, such as X.

Data Sharing

We may share data with:

• Analytics providers, such as Google.
• Wallet connection services, such as WalletConnect.
• Payment and banking providers where required.
• KYC and AML verification providers.
• Solar farm operators or service providers where required to provide the services.
• Public blockchains, where data is permanent and public.

We do not sell or monetize user data.

Cookie Policy

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience, analyze traffic and support website functionality. Some cookies are technically necessary for the website to work properly, while others may be used for analytics and performance measurement.

Where required, non-essential cookies are only used after your consent. You may accept or decline analytics cookies through the cookie preference options displayed on the website.

GDPR & Blockchain Disclaimer

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users have rights including access, correction and deletion of personal data.

However, data stored on a public blockchain, such as wallet addresses and transactions, is not subject to modification or deletion, even upon request. We do not control this blockchain data.

Off-chain data, such as IP address and analytics data, may be accessed or erased upon request where legally possible.

Your Rights

If you are based in the EU/EEA or UK, you may:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data, where possible.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Withdraw your consent at any time.

Please contact us at info@solarwise.vet to exercise any of your rights.

Security Measures

We apply standard security protocols, such as HTTPS and access controls, and only use trusted providers. However, blockchain technology involves inherent public exposure and cannot be fully erased or hidden.

Third-Party Services

Our services may rely on third-party providers, including blockchain infrastructure, wallet connection services, analytics providers, payment providers, KYC/AML verification providers, and solar farm operators.

These third-party services may process data according to their own terms and privacy policies.

Final Notes

Use of the dApp is voluntary. By connecting your wallet and interacting with the dApp, you acknowledge that certain data, such as wallet addresses and transactions, is publicly visible and stored permanently on the VeChain blockchain.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms & Conditions.