Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") explains how BLN Markets ("BLN Markets," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, discloses, and otherwise processes personal information when you access or use our website, contact us, submit inquiries, request information, or otherwise interact with us through our online services (collectively, the "Site" or "Services").

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the Site immediately.

1. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through the Site and related communications connected with BLN Markets, including business development inquiries, service requests, collaboration outreach, referral communications, and other interactions conducted through the Site.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, protocols, exchanges, or external services that may be linked from the Site.

2. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Any updated version will become effective when posted on the Site, unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as certain information collected automatically when you use the Site.

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• your name

• company or organization name

• email address

• Telegram handle or other communication identifier

• country or jurisdiction

• project details or business information

• information contained in inquiries, contact forms, referral submissions, deck submissions, or other communications

• any other information you choose to provide

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:

• IP address

• browser type and version

• device type

• operating system

• referral source

• pages viewed

• access times

• session activity

• approximate geolocation

• diagnostic and performance data

We may also use cookies or similar technologies that are strictly necessary for site operation, security, analytics, or performance monitoring.

3.3 Cookies and Analytics

We may use:

• essential cookies required for the operation, performance, and security of the Site

• analytics tools to understand traffic patterns, usage behavior, and site performance

• limited functionality cookies or similar technologies where appropriate and lawful

Where required by applicable law, we will seek consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies.

4. How We Use Information

We may use personal information for the following purposes, as permitted by applicable law:

• to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site

• to respond to your inquiries, requests, submissions, or communications

• to evaluate potential client, partner, referral, or collaboration opportunities

• to communicate with you about our services, capabilities, updates, or relevant business matters

• to provide requested materials, information, or support

• to conduct internal research, analytics, and performance evaluation

• to monitor usage trends and improve user experience

• to detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, or unlawful activity

• to enforce our Terms & Conditions and other legal rights

• to comply with legal, regulatory, audit, compliance, or reporting obligations

• to protect our rights, operations, property, personnel, clients, and users

• for any other purpose disclosed at the time of collection or otherwise permitted by law

We may also use your information to send marketing or business communications where lawful and appropriate. You may opt out of such communications at any time.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, we may rely on one or more of the following:

• your consent

• the performance of a contract or steps taken at your request prior to entering into a contract

• our legitimate interests, including operating the Site, evaluating business opportunities, improving our services, protecting our operations, and preventing misuse

• compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

• protection of vital interests or other lawful grounds recognized under applicable law

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only as described in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise permitted by law.

We may share personal information with:

6.1 Affiliates

We may share information with our affiliates, parent entities, subsidiaries, or related corporate entities for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.

6.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors, contractors, or service providers who perform services on our behalf, including hosting, analytics, communications, security, storage, technical support, compliance support, and IT services.

These service providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to provide services to us and are expected to protect it appropriately.

6.3 Professional Advisors

We may share information with legal counsel, auditors, consultants, accountants, or other professional advisors where necessary for legal, compliance, risk, audit, or operational purposes.

6.4 Compliance, Legal Process, and Safety

We may disclose information where we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary or appropriate to:

• comply with applicable law, regulation, court order, subpoena, or lawful request

• enforce our agreements, policies, or legal rights

• detect, investigate, or prevent fraud, security incidents, money laundering, sanctions violations, abuse, or other unlawful conduct

• protect the rights, property, safety, or security of BLN Markets, Billionaire Fund, our personnel, clients, partners, users, or others

6.5 Business Transactions

We may disclose information in connection with an actual or proposed merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or other corporate transaction involving all or part of our business.

6.6 Event, Collaboration, or Referral Contexts

If you participate in an event, referral process, partnership discussion, or collaboration arrangement involving co-hosts, co-organizers, advisors, or other relevant third parties, we may share information as reasonably necessary for that purpose and consistent with applicable law.

We may also share information that has been aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified, provided that such information does not identify you personally.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy

• respond to inquiries or maintain business records

• evaluate and manage client, partner, or referral relationships

• comply with legal, tax, accounting, regulatory, or compliance obligations

• resolve disputes

• enforce agreements

• protect our business and legal interests

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

8. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no transmission over the internet and no storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for protecting your own devices, credentials, and communication channels when interacting with us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be collected, stored, processed, or transferred in jurisdictions other than your own, including jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ from those in your country of residence.

Where required by applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that personal information transferred internationally receives an adequate level of protection.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, services, or applications. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party services. You should review the privacy notices of any third-party site or platform you access.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• request access to personal information we hold about you

• request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information

• request deletion of personal information

• request restriction of processing

• object to certain processing activities

• request portability of your personal information

• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

• lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority

These rights are subject to applicable law, identity verification, and certain legal or operational exceptions.

To exercise any applicable rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

12. Notice for EEA / UK Data Subjects

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar data protection rights, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection law.

Where required, we process personal data on the basis of:

• contractual necessity

• compliance with legal obligations

• legitimate