Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 15, 2025
Last Updated: November 15, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Wuzzy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection when you use our Arweave search platform.
2. Who We Are
Wuzzy is an advanced search platform for the Arweave blockchain, providing multi-modal search capabilities (text, images, audio, video, and transaction data). We operate as a decentralized application leveraging the Arweave permanent storage network. Wuzzy is built and operated by Memetic Block.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
- Search Queries: The text, images, or other content you search for
- Wallet Address: Your Arweave wallet address when you connect your wallet (optional)
- User Preferences: Display settings, theme preferences stored locally in your browser
3.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Analytics Data: Search patterns, clicked results, and interaction events (only if you consent)
- Session Information: A randomly generated session ID stored in your browser's localStorage
- Technical Information: Browser type, device type, and approximate location (country-level only, based on anonymized IP)
3.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not use cookies for tracking
- We do not store your full IP address (only anonymized versions for rate limiting)
- We do not track you across other websites
- We do not sell your data to third parties
- We do not require you to create an account
4. How We Use Your Information
4.1 Search Functionality
Your search queries are processed to retrieve relevant results from the Arweave blockchain. Queries may be sent to our search API and OpenSearch backend for indexing and retrieval.
4.2 Analytics (Optional)
If you consent to analytics tracking, we use the OpenSearch User Behavior Insights (UBI) specification to understand:
- Which search queries are most popular
- Which results users find most helpful
- How to improve search relevance and user experience
You can decline analytics tracking at any time. Your search functionality will work exactly the same whether you accept or decline.
4.3 Service Improvement
Aggregated, anonymized analytics help us improve search algorithms, fix bugs, and enhance the overall user experience.
5. GDPR Compliance
5.1 Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on:
- Consent: For analytics tracking (you explicitly accept or decline)
- Legitimate Interest: For providing search functionality and preventing abuse
- Contract Performance: To deliver the search service you request
5.2 Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke analytics consent at any time
5.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
To clear your session data and analytics consent:
- Open your browser's developer tools (F12)
- Go to the "Application" or "Storage" tab
- Clear localStorage for this domain
- Alternatively, use your browser's "Clear browsing data" feature
For other requests or questions, please contact us (contact information below).
6. Data Storage and Security
6.1 Where We Store Data
- Your Browser: Session IDs and preferences in localStorage (fully under your control)
- Our Servers: Anonymized analytics data in OpenSearch (if you consent)
- Arweave Network: Search results are retrieved from the decentralized Arweave blockchain
6.2 Data Retention
- Session Data: Stored in your browser until you clear it (no server-side storage)
- Analytics Data: Retained for 30 days, then automatically deleted
- Search Queries: Not permanently stored on our servers
6.3 Security Measures
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- IP anonymization (last octet removed for IPv4, last 4 segments for IPv6)
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Regular security audits and updates
7. Third-Party Services
7.1 Arweave Network
Search results are retrieved from the Arweave blockchain, a decentralized permanent storage network. Data on Arweave is public and permanent by design.
7.2 OpenSearch
We use OpenSearch (an open-source search engine) to index and retrieve data. Analytics data (if consented) is stored using the OpenSearch UBI plugin.
7.3 No Third-Party Tracking
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other third-party tracking scripts.
8. Children's Privacy
Wuzzy is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place, including:
- Data anonymization and minimization
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Compliance with GDPR transfer requirements
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be prominently announced on the platform.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:
- GitHub: Open an issue
- Email: legal@wuzzy.io
12. Open Source Transparency
Wuzzy is an open-source project. You can review our code, analytics implementation, and privacy practices on GitHub:
- Frontend Repository
- Analytics Backend (if applicable)
This Privacy Policy is provided in good faith to ensure transparency and compliance with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR. By using Wuzzy, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.