EmpoorioChain: Cookie Policy

Introduction

EmpoorioChain operates a decentralized ecosystem that leverages blockchain technology to provide innovative solutions across various sectors, including finance, gaming, healthcare, supply chain, and more. Our ecosystem comprises the EmpoorioChain blockchain—a high-performance, modular blockchain capable of processing 10 million transactions per second (TPS) with sub-50 millisecond latency—the DracmaS (DMS) token, which serves as the native utility token, and 18 dApps, such as GameEarn, HealthRecordChain, TraceChain, and SocialVerse. As of 2024, EmpoorioChain has collaborated with 5,000 partners across 30 countries, managing 2 billion transactions and generating $500 million in additional revenue for our ecosystem participants, per internal analytics.

Cookies and similar tracking technologies play a crucial role in enhancing the functionality, performance, and user experience of our website and dApps. They allow us to provide seamless services, analyze usage patterns, personalize content, and ensure the security of our ecosystem. This Cookie Policy applies to all users interacting with any part of the EmpoorioChain ecosystem, including website visitors, dApp users, token holders, and participants in our services. It is designed to provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of how we use cookies, the types of data they collect, the purposes they serve, and the options available to you for managing your cookie preferences.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that our use of cookies complies with applicable data protection laws, such as GDPR, CCPA, and the ePrivacy Directive. We recognize that cookies can collect personal information, and we take our responsibility to handle this data ethically and securely very seriously. This policy is part of our broader commitment to transparency, as outlined in our Privacy Policy, and it complements other legal documents, such as our Code of Ethics and Token Disclaimer, ensuring that all aspects of our ecosystem operate with the highest standards of integrity and user trust.

Last updated: April 21, 2025.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website or use an online service, such as our website or dApps. These files are created by the website or application and store information about your interactions, preferences, and activities. Cookies are widely used to make websites and applications work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide valuable insights into usage patterns. In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies, such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, which serve similar purposes but operate in slightly different ways.

Cookies can be categorized based on their duration and the entity that manages them:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser or end your session. They are typically used to maintain your session state, such as keeping you logged in as you navigate our website or dApps. For example, a session cookie on the GameEarn dApp ensures that your gameplay progress is saved during a single session, allowing you to continue where you left off without needing to log in repeatedly.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits. For instance, a persistent cookie on our website might store your language preference (e.g., English or Spanish), ensuring that the site displays in your preferred language each time you visit.
• First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set directly by EmpoorioChain and are used to provide core functionalities on our website and dApps. For example, a first-party cookie on the HealthRecordChain dApp might store your user authentication token, ensuring secure access to your health data.
• Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by third-party services that we integrate into our ecosystem, such as analytics providers or advertising partners. For example, a third-party cookie from an analytics provider might track user engagement on the SocialVerse dApp, helping us understand how users interact with virtual events.

Cookies and similar technologies do not typically contain personal information on their own, but they may collect data that can be linked to you, such as your IP address, device ID, or browsing history. EmpoorioChain ensures that any data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, prioritizing user privacy and security. For example, if a cookie on our website collects your IP address to analyze site performance, we anonymize this data before processing, ensuring that it cannot be directly linked to you without additional identifying information.

Understanding how cookies work is essential for making informed decisions about your privacy preferences. This policy provides a detailed overview of the cookies we use, their purposes, and the control you have over them, ensuring that you can engage with the EmpoorioChain ecosystem with full transparency and confidence.

Types of Cookies We Use

EmpoorioChain uses a variety of cookies and similar tracking technologies to support the functionality, performance, and user experience of our website, blockchain interactions, and 18 dApps. These cookies serve different purposes, ranging from enabling core functionalities to providing personalized content and analytics. Below, we outline the categories of cookies we use, their specific purposes, and examples of how they are applied within our ecosystem, ensuring that you have a clear understanding of their role and impact.

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website and dApps, enabling core functionalities such as user authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, our services may not function properly, and you may be unable to access certain features. For example, an essential cookie on the EmpoorioChain website ensures that you remain logged in as you navigate between pages, such as when you access your account dashboard to view your DracmaS token balance. In the GameEarn dApp, an essential cookie maintains your session state, allowing you to participate in play-to-earn (P2E) games without interruption. These cookies do not require user consent under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations, as they are critical to providing the requested service.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect data on how users interact with our website and dApps, helping us improve performance, optimize functionality, and enhance user experience. They typically collect anonymized data, such as page load times, error rates, and navigation patterns. For example, a performance cookie on the SocialVerse dApp might track how long it takes for a virtual event page to load, allowing us to identify and address bottlenecks that could affect user engagement. In the TraceChain dApp, a performance cookie might monitor the frequency of user interactions with supply chain tracking features, helping us optimize the interface for better usability. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) unless combined with other data, and they are used solely to improve our services.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies gather aggregated data on user behavior, such as page views, click patterns, and engagement metrics, to provide insights into how our services are used. They help us understand user preferences, identify popular features, and make data-driven decisions to enhance our ecosystem. For example, an analytics cookie on our website might track the number of visitors to the DracmaS token page, allowing us to gauge interest and tailor our marketing efforts accordingly. In the HealthRecordChain dApp, an analytics cookie might measure how often users access their health data, helping us identify trends and improve the platform’s usability. We use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to process this data, ensuring that it is anonymized and aggregated to protect user privacy.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionalities and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings across visits. They are not strictly necessary but improve your experience by making our services more user-friendly. For example, a functionality cookie on our website might remember your preferred language (e.g., Mandarin) and theme (e.g., dark mode), ensuring that the site displays according to your preferences each time you visit. In the GameNFTMarket dApp, a functionality cookie might save your display preferences for NFT listings, such as sorting by price or rarity, making it easier to browse and purchase assets. These cookies may collect data that can be linked to you, such as your user ID, but we ensure that this data is handled securely and in compliance with our Privacy Policy.
• Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver personalized content, advertisements, and promotions based on your interests and behavior. They help us provide relevant information and enhance your engagement with our ecosystem. For example, a marketing cookie on our website might track your interest in the DracmaS token page and display a targeted ad for an upcoming staking opportunity in the GameEarn dApp. In the SocialVerse dApp, a marketing cookie might identify that you frequently attend virtual music festivals and promote similar events, increasing your likelihood of participation. These cookies are often set by third-party advertising partners, such as ad networks, and may involve the sharing of anonymized data to facilitate personalized advertising.
• Security Cookies: These cookies are used to enhance the security of our ecosystem, protecting against fraud, unauthorized access, and other threats. They help us monitor for suspicious activity and ensure the integrity of our services. For example, a security cookie on the EmpoorioChain website might detect multiple failed login attempts from the same IP address, triggering a temporary lockout to prevent brute-force attacks. In the EooniaWallet, a security cookie might store a session token that expires after 15 minutes of inactivity, ensuring that unauthorized users cannot access your wallet if you leave your device unattended. These cookies are essential for maintaining the safety of our ecosystem and protecting user data.
• Third-Party Tracking Technologies: In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies, such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, to support our services. Web beacons are small images embedded in web pages or emails that track user activity, such as whether an email was opened. For example, a web beacon in a promotional email about a new feature in the CrossMetaWorld dApp might track whether you opened the email, helping us measure the effectiveness of our campaign. Pixel tags are used to track user interactions with advertisements, such as clicks on a banner ad for the GameNFTMarket dApp. Local storage allows us to store data directly in your browser, such as your preference settings for the TraceChain dApp, ensuring that they persist across sessions without relying on cookies.

Each type of cookie and tracking technology serves a specific purpose, contributing to the overall functionality, performance, and user experience of the EmpoorioChain ecosystem. We are committed to using these technologies responsibly, ensuring that they comply with applicable laws and prioritize user privacy. For example, we obtain your consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., marketing and analytics cookies) in accordance with GDPR and ePrivacy requirements, providing you with the opportunity to opt in or out based on your preferences. This transparency ensures that you have control over how your data is used, fostering trust in our ecosystem.

Purposes of Cookies

EmpoorioChain uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for a variety of purposes, all aimed at enhancing the functionality, performance, and user experience of our website, blockchain interactions, and 18 dApps. These purposes are aligned with our commitment to providing a seamless, secure, and personalized experience while ensuring compliance with data protection laws. Below, we outline the specific purposes for which we use cookies, providing detailed examples to illustrate their application within our ecosystem.

• Enabling Core Functionalities: Essential cookies are used to provide the basic functionalities of our website and dApps, ensuring that you can access and use our services as intended. They enable features such as user authentication, session management, and secure transactions. For example, when you log in to the EmpoorioChain website to check your DracmaS token balance, an essential cookie stores your session token, allowing you to navigate between pages without needing to re-authenticate. In the HealthRecordChain dApp, an essential cookie ensures that your access to sensitive health data is secure, preventing unauthorized users from viewing your records.
• Improving Performance: Performance cookies help us monitor and optimize the performance of our website and dApps, ensuring that they operate efficiently and reliably. They collect data on metrics such as page load times, error rates, and server response times, allowing us to identify and address issues that could affect user experience. For example, if a performance cookie on the SocialVerse dApp detects that a virtual event page is taking 5 seconds to load, we can optimize the server configuration to reduce load times to under 2 seconds, improving user satisfaction. In the TraceChain dApp, performance cookies might identify that users frequently encounter errors when tracking supply chain data, prompting us to fix the issue and enhance reliability.
• Analyzing Usage Patterns: Analytics cookies provide insights into how users interact with our services, helping us understand usage patterns, preferences, and trends. This data is aggregated and anonymized, ensuring that individual users are not identified. For example, an analytics cookie on our website might reveal that 60% of visitors view the DracmaS token page after landing on the homepage, indicating strong interest in the token and prompting us to create more educational content. In the GameNFTMarket dApp, an analytics cookie might show that users spend an average of 10 minutes browsing NFT listings, helping us prioritize features like advanced search filters to improve usability.
• Personalizing User Experience: Functionality and marketing cookies enable us to personalize your experience by remembering your preferences and delivering tailored content. For example, a functionality cookie on our website might store your preference for dark mode, ensuring that the site displays in your chosen theme each time you visit. A marketing cookie in the SocialVerse dApp might identify that you frequently attend virtual concerts and display a personalized ad for an upcoming music festival, enhancing your engagement with the platform. These cookies ensure that our services are relevant and user-friendly, improving your overall experience.
• Enhancing Security: Security cookies are used to protect our ecosystem from fraud, unauthorized access, and other threats, ensuring the safety of our users and their data. They help us monitor for suspicious activity, enforce session timeouts, and prevent attacks. For example, a security cookie on the EmpoorioChain website might detect that a user is attempting to log in from multiple IP addresses within a short period, triggering a temporary account lockout to prevent potential brute-force attacks. In the EooniaWallet, a security cookie might enforce a 15-minute session timeout, ensuring that your wallet remains secure if you leave your device unattended.
• Delivering Targeted Marketing: Marketing cookies allow us to deliver personalized advertisements and promotions based on your interests and behavior, both within our ecosystem and on third-party platforms. For example, if you frequently visit the GameEarn dApp page on our website, a marketing cookie might display an ad for a new P2E game feature when you browse a third-party site, increasing your likelihood of engagement. In the CrossMetaWorld dApp, a marketing cookie might promote a virtual event that aligns with your interests, such as a cross-chain interoperability workshop, based on your previous interactions with the platform.
• Measuring Marketing Effectiveness: Cookies also help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, ensuring that our promotional efforts are impactful and cost-efficient. For example, a web beacon in a promotional email about a new feature in the HealthNFT dApp might track whether you opened the email and clicked on the link, allowing us to calculate the campaign’s click-through rate (CTR) and adjust our strategy accordingly. Similarly, a pixel tag on a banner ad for the TraceChain dApp might track how many users clicked on the ad and subsequently visited the dApp, helping us evaluate the ad’s return on investment (ROI).
• Supporting Cross-Device Tracking: Cookies and similar technologies enable us to track your interactions across multiple devices, providing a seamless experience and consistent personalization. For example, if you start browsing NFT listings on the GameNFTMarket dApp using your smartphone and later switch to your laptop, a cookie might ensure that your search filters and preferences are preserved, allowing you to pick up where you left off. This cross-device tracking is anonymized and does not collect PII unless explicitly authorized by you, ensuring compliance with privacy laws.

Each of these purposes contributes to the overall functionality, performance, and user experience of the EmpoorioChain ecosystem, ensuring that our services are efficient, secure, and tailored to your needs. We are committed to using cookies responsibly, ensuring that they serve legitimate purposes and respect your privacy rights. For example, we obtain your consent for non-essential cookies through our Cookie Consent Tool, providing you with the ability to opt in or out based on your preferences, in compliance with GDPR and ePrivacy requirements.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

EmpoorioChain is committed to providing you with control over your cookie preferences, ensuring that you can choose how cookies and similar tracking technologies are used when you interact with our ecosystem. We offer multiple tools and options for managing your preferences, allowing you to opt in or out of non-essential cookies while ensuring that essential cookies remain active to support core functionalities. Below, we outline the detailed methods for managing your cookie preferences, providing examples to illustrate how you can exercise your rights.

• Cookie Consent Tool: When you first visit our website or access one of our dApps, you will be presented with a Cookie Consent Tool that allows you to review and customize your cookie settings. This tool categorizes cookies by type (e.g., essential, performance, analytics, marketing) and provides a description of each category’s purpose. You can toggle your consent for non-essential cookies, such as analytics and marketing cookies, while essential cookies remain active by default. For example, if you prefer not to have your browsing behavior tracked for analytics purposes, you can disable analytics cookies on the SocialVerse dApp, ensuring that your usage data is not collected. You can revisit the Cookie Consent Tool at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website or dApps.
• Browser Settings: You can manage cookies directly through your browser settings, allowing you to block, delete, or restrict cookies across all websites and applications. Most browsers, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari, provide options to disable cookies, clear existing cookies, or set preferences for specific sites. For example, if you use Chrome, you can go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data, where you can block third-party cookies or clear cookies for empoorio.com. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our services; for instance, disabling essential cookies might prevent you from logging in to the EooniaWallet, as session management relies on these cookies.
• Do Not Track (DNT) Signals: Some browsers allow you to enable a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal, which communicates your preference not to be tracked for purposes like analytics or advertising. EmpoorioChain respects DNT signals where required by law, such as under the CCPA. For example, if you enable DNT in your browser while using the GameEarn dApp, we will disable analytics cookies to honor your preference, ensuring that your gameplay data is not tracked for analytical purposes. However, DNT signals do not affect essential cookies, which remain active to ensure the functionality of our services.
• Opting Out of Marketing Cookies: If you do not wish to receive personalized advertisements, you can opt out of marketing cookies through our Cookie Consent Tool or by using industry-standard opt-out tools, such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out pages. For example, if you opt out of marketing cookies on our website, you will not see targeted ads for upcoming events in the SocialVerse dApp when browsing third-party sites. Note that opting out of marketing cookies does not eliminate all advertisements; you may still see generic, non-personalized ads.
• Clearing Cookies: You can clear cookies from your device at any time through your browser settings, which will remove existing cookies and reset your preferences. For example, if you clear cookies after using the TraceChain dApp, your saved preferences for supply chain tracking filters (e.g., sorting by date) will be reset, and you will need to set them again on your next visit. Clearing cookies does not affect data stored on the EmpoorioChain blockchain, such as transaction records, but it may impact your browsing experience by requiring you to re-authenticate or reconfigure settings.
• Cross-Device Management: If you use multiple devices to access our ecosystem, you will need to manage your cookie preferences on each device separately. For example, if you disable marketing cookies on your laptop while using the GameNFTMarket dApp, you will need to repeat the process on your smartphone to ensure that your preferences are applied consistently across devices. EmpoorioChain is exploring options to provide a unified preference management system in the future, but currently, device-specific settings are required.

EmpoorioChain ensures that you have full control over your cookie preferences, empowering you to make informed decisions about how your data is used. We are committed to transparency, providing clear descriptions of each cookie category and its purpose within our Cookie Consent Tool, and we regularly review our practices to ensure compliance with evolving privacy laws. For example, in compliance with GDPR, we obtain your explicit consent for non-essential cookies before they are activated, ensuring that you have the opportunity to opt in or out based on your comfort level. For investors, this commitment to user control demonstrates our dedication to ethical data practices, reinforcing the trust and integrity of our ecosystem.

Cookies and Third Parties

EmpoorioChain collaborates with third-party service providers to support various aspects of our ecosystem, including analytics, advertising, and performance optimization. These third parties may set cookies or use similar tracking technologies on our website and dApps to provide their services, such as analyzing user behavior, delivering targeted ads, or monitoring site performance. Below, we provide a detailed overview of how third-party cookies are used, the types of third parties involved, and how you can manage your preferences for these cookies, ensuring transparency and compliance with data protection laws.

• Analytics Providers: We use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated data on user behavior, helping us understand how our services are used and identify areas for improvement. For example, Google Analytics might set a cookie on our website to track the number of visitors to the DracmaS token page, the average time spent on the page, and the bounce rate, providing insights that help us optimize content and user experience. In the SocialVerse dApp, an analytics cookie might measure user engagement with virtual events, such as the number of attendees and the duration of their participation, allowing us to enhance future events. This data is anonymized and aggregated, ensuring that individual users are not identified, and we configure these cookies to comply with GDPR and CCPA requirements.
• Advertising Partners: We work with third-party advertising partners, such as ad networks and marketing platforms, to deliver personalized advertisements and promotions. These partners may set marketing cookies to track your interactions with our services and display relevant ads on third-party sites. For example, if you visit the GameEarn dApp page on our website, an ad network might set a cookie to display a targeted ad for a new P2E game feature when you browse a third-party site, increasing your likelihood of engagement. In the CrossMetaWorld dApp, a marketing cookie might track your interest in virtual events and promote similar events on social media platforms, enhancing your experience. You can opt out of these cookies through our Cookie Consent Tool or third-party opt-out tools, such as the DAA or NAI opt-out pages.
• Performance and Security Providers: Third-party providers may set cookies to support performance optimization and security features, ensuring that our ecosystem operates efficiently and securely. For example, a performance provider might set a cookie on the TraceChain dApp to monitor server response times, helping us identify and address performance bottlenecks that could affect user experience. A security provider might set a cookie on the EmpoorioChain website to detect and prevent distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, ensuring the integrity of our services. These cookies are typically essential or performance-based and do not collect PII, but they play a critical role in maintaining the reliability and safety of our ecosystem.
• Social Media and Sharing Features: We integrate social media and sharing features into our website and dApps, allowing you to share content or interact with our services on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, or Discord. These features may set third-party cookies to facilitate sharing and track engagement. For example, if you share a virtual event from the SocialVerse dApp on Twitter, a cookie from Twitter might track the share action, providing analytics on how many users clicked the shared link. These cookies are managed by the respective social media platforms, and their use is governed by the platforms’ privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
• Third-Party Data Sharing: When third-party cookies are used, they may involve the sharing of anonymized data with the third party to provide their services. For example, Google Analytics might receive anonymized data about your browsing behavior on our website, such as the pages you visited and the time spent on each page, to generate usage reports. We ensure that this data is anonymized and aggregated, and we enter into data processing agreements (DPAs) with third parties to ensure compliance with GDPR and CCPA. For instance, our DPA with Google Analytics includes Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect data during international transfers, ensuring that your privacy rights are upheld.
• Managing Third-Party Cookies: You can manage third-party cookies through our Cookie Consent Tool, which allows you to opt out of analytics and marketing cookies set by third parties. You can also use browser settings or third-party opt-out tools to block or delete these cookies. For example, if you do not wish to receive targeted ads from our advertising partners, you can disable marketing cookies on the GameNFTMarket dApp, ensuring that your browsing data is not shared with ad networks. Additionally, you can visit the privacy policies of our third-party providers, such as Google Analytics or Twitter, to learn more about their cookie practices and opt-out options.

EmpoorioChain ensures that all third-party cookies comply with applicable data protection laws, and we carefully select partners who share our commitment to user privacy. We are transparent about the use of third-party cookies, providing clear information in our Cookie Consent Tool and ensuring that you have the ability to manage your preferences. For investors, this transparency demonstrates our dedication to ethical data practices, reinforcing the integrity of our ecosystem and the trust we aim to build with all stakeholders.

Cookies and Privacy

EmpoorioChain recognizes that cookies and similar tracking technologies can collect data that may be considered personal information under data protection laws, such as GDPR and CCPA. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any data collected through cookies is handled ethically, securely, and in compliance with applicable regulations. Below, we provide a detailed explanation of how cookies impact your privacy, the measures we take to safeguard your data, and how our cookie practices align with our broader Privacy Policy, ensuring transparency and user trust.

• Data Collected by Cookies: Cookies may collect data such as your IP address, device ID, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on each page, click patterns, and preferences. For example, an analytics cookie on our website might collect your IP address to track the geographic location of visitors, helping us understand user demographics without identifying you personally. In the GameEarn dApp, a functionality cookie might store your user ID to save your gameplay preferences, such as your preferred game mode, ensuring a personalized experience. While this data is often anonymized or pseudonymized, it may be considered personal information if it can be linked to you, and we treat it with the utmost care.
• Anonymization and Aggregation: We anonymize and aggregate data collected through cookies whenever possible to protect your privacy. For example, analytics cookies on the SocialVerse dApp might collect data on the number of attendees at a virtual event and the average time spent, but this data is aggregated into reports that do not identify individual users. Similarly, performance cookies on the TraceChain dApp might track error rates for supply chain tracking features, but the data is anonymized to ensure that no individual user can be identified. This approach minimizes the risk of data misuse while allowing us to gain valuable insights to improve our services.
• Consent and Control: In compliance with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations, we obtain your explicit consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing) through our Cookie Consent Tool, ensuring that you have control over how your data is used. Essential cookies, which are necessary for the operation of our services, do not require consent but are disclosed transparently. For example, if you visit the HealthRecordChain dApp, you will be prompted to consent to analytics cookies that track your usage of health data features, but essential cookies for user authentication will remain active regardless of your choice. You can withdraw your consent at any time through the Cookie Consent Tool, ensuring ongoing control over your preferences.
• Data Security: We implement robust security measures to protect data collected through cookies, ensuring that it is not accessed, used, or disclosed in an unauthorized manner. For example, all data transmitted through cookies is encrypted using AES-256 encryption standards, preventing interception by malicious actors. In the EooniaWallet, security cookies are used to enforce session timeouts, ensuring that your wallet remains secure if your device is compromised. We also conduct regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities, ensuring that cookie data is protected against breaches.
• Alignment with Privacy Policy: Our use of cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information across the EmpoorioChain ecosystem. Cookies are just one method of data collection, and any data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with the same privacy principles and safeguards. For example, if a marketing cookie on our website collects your browsing behavior to display targeted ads, this data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary, in line with our data retention policies. You can review our Privacy Policy for more details on your rights, such as the right to access, rectify, or delete your data.
• Cross-Border Data Transfers: Data collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, such as the United States, where our servers are located. We ensure that these transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, using mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your data. For example, if an analytics cookie on the GameNFTMarket dApp collects your usage data in the EU and transfers it to our US servers for processing, we execute SCCs with our analytics provider to ensure GDPR compliance.

EmpoorioChain’s commitment to privacy extends to our use of cookies, ensuring that we balance the need for functionality and personalization with the protection of your personal information. We are transparent about our practices, providing clear information about the data we collect, how it is used, and the measures we take to safeguard it. For investors, this commitment to privacy demonstrates our dedication to ethical data practices, reinforcing the integrity of our ecosystem and the trust we aim to build with all stakeholders.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

EmpoorioChain may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. We recognize that the use of cookies and tracking technologies is subject to evolving regulations and user expectations, and we are committed to ensuring that our policy remains current and compliant. Below, we outline the process for updating this policy, how we notify users of changes, and the implications for your continued use of our services, providing detailed examples to illustrate our approach.

We will notify you of significant changes to this Cookie Policy by posting a notice on our website, sending an email, or providing an in-app notification, depending on the nature of the update. Significant changes may include the introduction of new cookie categories, changes to the purposes for which cookies are used, or updates to comply with new regulations. For example, if we introduce a new type of marketing cookie to support personalized ads in the CrossMetaWorld dApp, we will post a notice on our website and send an email to registered users, giving you the opportunity to review the updated policy and adjust your preferences through the Cookie Consent Tool.

Minor changes, such as updates to contact information or clarifications of existing practices, may be implemented without direct notification but will be reflected in the updated policy on our website. For example, if we update the email address for our Data Protection Officer (DPO) in this policy, we will revise the document on our website without sending a separate notification, as this change does not materially affect your rights or our cookie practices. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies, as the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy will indicate the most recent revision.

Changes to this Cookie Policy will take effect immediately upon posting, unless otherwise specified in the update notice. Your continued use of our website, blockchain, or dApps after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. For example, if we update the policy to include a new analytics cookie for the TraceChain dApp and you continue to use the dApp after the update, you agree to the revised terms, including the use of the new cookie. If you do not agree with the changes, you can manage your cookie preferences through the Cookie Consent Tool or stop using our services, ensuring that you have full control over your engagement with our ecosystem.

For investors, our commitment to transparent updates ensures that you are always informed about changes that may affect your engagement with the EmpoorioChain ecosystem. We aim to provide clear and timely communication, ensuring that our cookie practices remain compliant with legal requirements and aligned with our ethical standards, fostering trust and confidence in our operations.

Contact Us

EmpoorioChain is committed to transparency and user support, and we are here to address any questions, concerns, or inquiries you may have regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies. Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Privacy team are available to provide clarification, assist with managing your cookie preferences, or respond to any privacy-related issues, ensuring that you can engage with our ecosystem with confidence and trust.

To contact our Privacy team, please use one of the following methods:

• Email: privacy@empoorio.com – Our Privacy team monitors this inbox daily and will respond to your inquiry within 3 business days. For example, if you have a question about how marketing cookies are used in the GameEarn dApp, you can email us with the subject line “Marketing Cookies Inquiry – GameEarn” for a prompt response.
• Phone: +1-800-PRIVACY-LINE – Our Privacy support hotline is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time, for urgent inquiries. For instance, if you need immediate assistance with disabling analytics cookies on the SocialVerse dApp, you can call this number to speak with a Privacy representative.
• Address: EmpoorioChain Data Protection Office, 123 Innovation Drive, Tech City, CA 94043, USA – Written correspondence can be sent to this address for formal inquiries or notices, such as requesting additional information about our cookie practices. Please allow 7-10 business days for a response to mailed inquiries.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our EU representative can be contacted at eu-privacy@empoorio.com to address specific concerns related to GDPR compliance, cookie consent, or other EU-specific regulations. For example, if an EU-based user requires clarification on how we obtain consent for analytics cookies in the HealthRecordChain dApp, they can email our EU representative for a detailed response tailored to their jurisdiction. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently, ensuring that your privacy rights are upheld and that you have a clear understanding of our cookie practices.