Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Bridge Optimizer, our cross-chain bridge fee comparison service.

Controller: PRYME|AI, Am Winterhafen 24, 55131 Mainz, Germany

Contact: office@pryme.eu | +49 172 5468067

Last Updated: December 30, 2025

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Data

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, bridge comparisons performed
Performance Data: Page load times, error logs, feature usage statistics
Bridge Query Data: Searched routes, token amounts, preferred chains (not linked to personal identity)

2.2 Optional Account Data

Account Information: Email address, username (only if you create an account)
Preferences: Favorite bridges, default chains, notification settings
Saved Searches: Frequently used bridge routes and amounts

2.3 Third-Party Data

Bridge Provider Data: Real-time fees, availability, and route information from bridge APIs
Blockchain Data: Public transaction data, gas prices, network status
Analytics Data: Google Analytics data (see section 4)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR):

Providing bridge fee comparison services
Improving service performance and user experience
Preventing fraud and ensuring service security

Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR):

Google Analytics tracking (optional)
Marketing communications (if subscribed)
Non-essential cookies

Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR):

Account creation and management
Providing personalized bridge recommendations

4. Google Services Integration

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our service. This helps us improve the bridge comparison experience.

Data Collected:

Page views and user sessions
Bridge search patterns and popular routes
Device and browser information
Geographic location (country/city level)

Data Retention: 26 months (Google's default)

Opt-out: You can disable Google Analytics tracking in your browser settings or using our cookie preferences.

4.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements that help fund our free bridge comparison service.

How it works:

Google may use cookies to show ads based on your interests
Ads are selected based on page content and your browsing history
No sensitive financial data is used for ad targeting

Ad Personalization: You can control ad personalization at adssettings.google.com

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

5.1 Bridge Providers

We query bridge provider APIs to get real-time fee information. These queries may include route parameters (chains, tokens, amounts) but no personal identifiers.

5.2 Service Providers

Hosting: Vercel/AWS for application hosting
Analytics: Google Analytics for usage statistics
CDN: Content delivery networks for performance
Monitoring: Error tracking and performance monitoring services

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

6. Data Security

Technical Measures:

HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Secure server infrastructure with regular updates
Access controls and authentication systems
Regular security audits and monitoring

Organizational Measures:

Limited access to personal data on need-to-know basis
Regular staff training on data protection
Incident response procedures

7. Data Retention

Bridge Query Data: 30 days (for performance optimization)
Account Data: Until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity
Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Log Files: 90 days (for security and debugging)
Legal Compliance: As required by applicable laws

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of Access: Request information about your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for optional data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@pryme.eu

9. Cookies and Local Storage

9.1 Essential Cookies

Session management and security
User preferences (theme, language)
Bridge comparison cache for performance

9.2 Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics tracking (with consent)
Performance monitoring
A/B testing for feature improvements

9.3 Advertising Cookies

Google AdSense personalization
Ad performance measurement
Frequency capping

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (Google, AWS) may process data outside the EU. We ensure adequate protection through:

EU-US Data Privacy Framework compliance
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes via email (for account holders) or prominent website notice.

13. Contact Us

Data Protection Officer: Tim Kappel

Email: privacy@pryme.eu

Phone: +49 172 5468067

Address: PRYME|AI, Am Winterhafen 24, 55131 Mainz, Germany

Supervisory Authority: Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Rheinland-Pfalz

Important Note

This privacy policy covers our bridge comparison service only. When you use actual bridge services, you will be subject to the privacy policies of the respective bridge providers. Always review their terms before proceeding with transactions.