Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

At SkirkLabs, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the highest standards of data protection. As a leading Web3 security company specializing in smart contract audits, DeFi penetration testing, and blockchain security consulting, we understand the critical importance of safeguarding sensitive information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information when you use our services or interact with our website. By engaging with SkirkLabs, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

Full name and professional title
Email address and phone number
Company name and business details
Professional social media profiles

Technical Information

Wallet addresses (payment processing only)
Project documentation and smart contract code
Technical specifications and requirements
Communication records related to services

Website Usage Data

IP address and browser information
Pages visited and time spent on website
Referral sources and search terms

3. How We Use This Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To perform smart contract audits, penetration testing, and security consulting
Client Communication: To provide updates, reports, and respond to inquiries
Payment Processing: To process payments and maintain financial records
Service Improvement: To enhance our security methodologies and service quality
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements

4. Data Security

As a security-focused company, we implement industry-leading measures to protect your sensitive information:

Technical Safeguards

End-to-end encryption for data transmission
AES-256 encryption for data at rest
Multi-factor authentication for all systems
Regular security audits and penetration testing

Operational Safeguards

Strict access controls and role-based permissions
Employee security training and background checks
Secure development lifecycle practices
24/7 monitoring and incident response procedures

5. Blockchain-Specific Security Notice

IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE

SkirkLabs will NEVER request your private keys, seed phrases, or ask you to sign transactions that could compromise your wallet security.

What We Do Collect

Public wallet addresses for payment processing
Smart contract addresses for audit purposes
Public blockchain transaction hashes

What We Never Request

Private keys or seed phrases
Wallet passwords or PINs
Signing of unauthorized transactions
Access to your wallet or exchange accounts

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

Client project data3 years after completion

Communication records2 years after last contact

Financial records7 years (legal requirement)

Website analytics26 months (Google Analytics)

Data is securely deleted or anonymized after the retention period expires, unless legal obligations require longer retention.

7. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Privacy Inquiries

contact@skirklabs.xyz

Data protection and privacy concerns

Security Issues

contact@skirklabs.xyz

Security incidents and urgent matters

Response Time: We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and will respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes via email or website notice.