1. Privacy Overview
Unit59 is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of all data submitted through our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and retain information when you use our blockchain forensics tools, threat intelligence registry, and incident intake system.
2. Information We Collect
When you submit an incident report through Unit59, we collect:
- Personal information you voluntarily provide (name, contact details, case description)
- Cryptocurrency addresses, transaction hashes, and blockchain data related to your incident
- URLs, email headers, and other technical indicators of fraud
- Supporting documentation and evidence you attach to your case
- Technical information about your device and connection (IP address, browser type)
3. How We Use Your Information
Unit59 uses the information you provide exclusively for:
- Conducting blockchain forensics and asset tracing analysis
- Investigating cryptocurrency fraud incidents
- Generating evidentiary reports for law enforcement submission
- Coordinating with legal counsel and regulatory authorities
- Improving our forensic methodologies and threat detection capabilities
- Maintaining platform security and preventing abuse
4. Data Protection and Encryption
All case data submitted through Unit59 is encrypted in transit using industry-standard TLS/SSL protocols. Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption. Personally identifiable information is compartmentalized from forensic trace data and stored in separate, access-controlled systems. Only authorized analyst teams assigned to your case have access to your information.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Unit59 does not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may disclose information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit written consent
- To law enforcement agencies when required by legal process or court order
- To your legal counsel or representatives at your request
- To prevent fraud, protect security, or comply with legal obligations
6. Data Retention
Case files are retained for the duration of the active investigation and for a reasonable period thereafter to support potential legal proceedings. Archived case data is maintained under strict access controls and encryption. You may request full data deletion at any time by contacting our operations team, subject to legal hold requirements.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt-out of non-essential communications
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
9. Third-Party Services
Unit59 may integrate with third-party blockchain data providers, threat intelligence feeds, and law enforcement coordination platforms. These services are subject to their own privacy policies. Unit59 ensures that all third-party integrations maintain equivalent data protection standards.
10. Security Breach Notification
In the event of a security breach that compromises your personal information, Unit59 will notify affected users without unreasonable delay and provide information about the breach, the data affected, and steps we are taking to remediate the incident.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Unit59 may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our incident intake system or visit our operations page for additional contact information.