Privacy Policy

Ardentis operates a fully decentralized, permissionless P2P lending protocol via smart contracts, accessible through the website at and related web interfaces. This Privacy Policy describes data practices for off-chain interactions with these interfaces; on-chain activities like vault deposits, borrowing, and liquidations remain public on the blockchain.

Information Collected

Ardentis collects minimal off-chain data to operate securely:

● Wallet and Transaction Data: Public blockchain records of wallet addresses, deposits into vaults, market interactions, loans, collateral, liquidations, and ARD/veARD actions, visible to anyone via explorers.
● Technical Logs: IP addresses, browser types, device information, and geolocation data used for compliance with restrictions, IP/VPN bans, and abuse prevention as outlined in protocol documentation.
● Usage Analytics: Page views, session durations, referral sources, and interaction events (e.g., via self-hosted tools) to improve user experience and dApp performance.
● Contact Data: Emails or messages sent to contact@ardentis.io for support, partnerships, or governance inquiries.

No custodial financial data, KYC details, or personal identifiers beyond what's needed for front-end access are collected.

How Information is Used

Data supports protocol operations without compromising decentralization:

● Maintain and secure the website/dApp, enforce geo-restrictions (e.g., blocking prohibited jurisdictions per whitepaper rules), and detect abuse like VPN circumvention.
● Analyze usage for UI/UX enhancements, performance debugging, and ecosystem growth, such as referral or gamification tracking.
● Respond to user communications on technical integrations, security audits, or community updates.
● Comply with legal obligations, including sharing with regulators if required.

Blockchain data usage aligns with public transparency; no private transaction masking occurs.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Ardentis minimizes sharing:

● Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and security vendors process data under strict agreements (e.g., for logs or monitoring).
● Legal Requirements: Disclosure to authorities for lawful requests; no routine sales or marketing shares.
● Public Blockchain: On-chain data (e.g., market creations, LTV/LLTV events) is inherently public and indexed by third parties like explorers.

International transfers to providers use standard protections like contractual clauses.

Cookies and Tracking

The site uses essential cookies for session management and preferences; optional analytics cookies require consent (EU/UK users). Disable via browser settings, but this may limit functionality. No third-party trackers like Google Analytics unless explicitly added later.

Data Retention and Security

Logs and analytics retain for operational needs (e.g., 90 days) or legal requirements, then anonymize/delete. Blockchain data persists immutably. Security includes HTTPS, access controls, and monitoring, but users must secure their own wallets—no recovery support provided.

User Rights

Subject to jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR for EU users), request access, correction, deletion, or objection to off-chain data via privacy@ardentis.io. Blockchain data cannot be altered. Responses within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

Updates post here with effective dates; continued use implies acceptance. Major changes are notified via site or email (if provided).

For questions, contact privacy@ardentis.io. This is not legal advice; consult professionals for jurisdiction-specific needs.