.cardvault™ Comprehensive Data Protection
Last Updated: October 15, 2025
Welcome to the .cardvault™ website, operated by .cardvault™, located at P.O. Box 310121, New Braunfels, Texas 78131, and powered by Freename AG, Samstagernstrasse 41, Wollerau, Switzerland ("We," "Us," "Our").
We're committed to protecting your privacy when you use our Platform to register and manage .cardvault™ Web3 domain names. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
If we share responsibility for your data with others, we'll let you know in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We collect only the personal data needed to provide and improve our .cardvault™ domain services:
Register and manage your .cardvault™ domain
Process payments and royalties
Send important updates (e.g., renewal reminders)
Improve Platform security and user experience
Comply with legal requirements
We process your data based on the following legal foundations under US and international law:
When you provide explicit consent for marketing, cookies, or optional services.
To provide domain services and fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
To meet US federal/state requirements, registry obligations, and tax laws.
For fraud prevention, security, and business operations balanced against your rights.
We keep your data only as long as needed for the purpose (e.g., managing your domain) or as required by law.
When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention schedule and applicable legal requirements.
We may share your data with the following parties, always with appropriate safeguards:
We work with trusted service providers to deliver our platform:
For Web2 domain registration:
When required by:
As a Texas-based entity, our primary data processing occurs within the United States. Some partners are in Switzerland, the UK, or the EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards through:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
US-EU and Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework compliance
Adequacy decisions where available
You have comprehensive rights under applicable data protection laws, including US state privacy laws (California CCPA/CPRA, Texas, Virginia, Colorado), Swiss FADP, and where applicable, GDPR/UK GDPR:
See what personal data we have about you and how we use it.
Fix inaccurate personal information.
Request deletion of your personal data.
Opt out of personal data "sales" or sharing.
Get your data in a usable format.
No discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
To exercise these rights under US or international law, contact us at:
Primary Contact
[email protected]Technology Partner
[email protected]We may need to verify your identity before processing requests to protect your privacy.
We implement comprehensive security measures following US federal standards (NIST Cybersecurity Framework) and international best practices to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
End-to-end encryption for all data in transit
Industry-standard compliant infrastructure
Enhanced account security protection
Continuous system patching and maintenance
24/7 monitoring and threat detection
Complete data protection when stored
Thorough vetting of all personnel
Ongoing staff education and awareness
Rapid response to security events
Collecting only necessary information
Independent security evaluations
Ensuring service availability
While we implement industry-leading security measures, no online system is 100% secure.
Internet communications may be subject to monitoring by government authorities under applicable US federal and state laws.
We use cookies (small data files stored in your browser) to enhance your experience and improve our services.
Session cookies, security tokens, and user preferences that make our Platform work properly.
These are required for basic functionality
Google Analytics, page view tracking, and performance metrics to help us understand usage.
Helps improve our services
Personalized ads, campaign tracking, and social media pixels to show relevant content.
Enables personalized experiences
You have control over how cookies are used on our platform:
Browser Settings
Manage cookies in your browser preferences
Opt-Out Tools
Use YourAdChoices or Network Advertising Initiative
We use trusted third-party services to run our Platform, each with their own privacy practices:
Website infrastructure by Automattic Inc.
Secure payment processing
Cryptocurrency payments
Embedded video content
These providers may use cookies or collect your IP address to deliver services. We ensure they follow data protection rules.
This Privacy Policy and all data processing activities are governed by the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Disputes relating to privacy or data protection shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of state and federal courts in Comal County, Texas.
We operate under the oversight of US federal agencies (FTC, CFPB) and Texas state authorities.
You can unsubscribe anytime
Required for account security
We may send you emails or messages (e.g., newsletters, renewal reminders) to your registered email address. These may include tracking pixels to help us improve our communications.
For Web2 domains linked to your .cardvault™ domain, your name and contact details may appear in the public WHOIS database, unless specific protections apply.
We still keep your true data for legal and Registry purposes
Non-business registrants have data redacted by default
Available for eligible domains (uses proxy details)
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services or laws. We'll post updates on our Platform and notify you via email when material changes occur.
Continued use of the Platform after updates means you accept the updated policy.
We'll keep you updated on all policy changes
For any questions about how we handle your personal data, to exercise your privacy rights, or to report privacy concerns, please contact us using the information below.
We're committed to responding to your privacy inquiries promptly and transparently. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests to protect your privacy.
A .cardvault™ domain is a secure, modern way to build your digital presence. Your privacy is protected with industry-leading security measures.
Last Updated: October 15, 2025 • GDPR Compliant • US Privacy Laws • Swiss FADP
This Privacy Policy constitutes our commitment to protecting your personal data in accordance with the highest international standards. By using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy practices.
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We're active on social media platforms to share updates about .cardvault™ domains. If you interact with us there, your data may be processed by those platforms, which may be outside the UK/EEA.
Check the privacy policies of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) for details on how they handle your data.
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