Privacy Policy

At Polymarket, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our forecast markets platform.

We believe in transparency and want you to understand your rights regarding your personal information. This policy applies to all users of our website and services, and we encourage you to read it carefully.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you create an account, participate in forecast markets, or communicate with our support team. This includes your email address, username, and any profile information you choose to share.

We also automatically collect certain technical information when you use our platform, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data. This helps us improve our services and ensure platform security.

Additionally, we may collect information from third-party services you choose to connect with your account, such as wallet providers or authentication services, in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our forecast markets platform. This includes processing your market participation, managing your account, and delivering relevant updates about markets you follow.

Your data also helps us ensure platform security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations. We analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and develop new features that better serve our community.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with service providers who help us operate our platform, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and customer support tools. These partners are contractually obligated to protect your data.

We may disclose your information when required by law, to protect our rights and safety, or in connection with a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition. Any such disclosure will be conducted in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time through your account settings. You can also request a copy of your data or ask us to restrict certain processing activities.

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under data protection laws such as GDPR or CCPA. You can exercise these rights by contacting our privacy team at the email address provided in our contact information.

Data Security and Retention

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. When you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your data in accordance with our retention policies and legal requirements, typically within 90 days unless we are required to retain it longer for legal or regulatory purposes.