Privacy Policy

At Ureka, your privacy is fundamental.

This website prioritizes user privacy and data protection through a privacy-by-design approach. It is built as a front-end interface for the decentralized Hive blockchain.

Ureka does not collect, process, or store any personal data on the Ureka server. There is no user database, and we do not use cookies or third-party trackers.

The core Ureka website is entirely browser based (client side only), meaning that once you connect to the Ureka server and download the website code to your device, you, no longer communicate with the Ureka web server. The built-in chat system is currently hosted by the team at Peakd.com and is optional. If you opt to make use of the chat system, be aware that your private messages may be stored on a PeakD server and you should review the Peakd Privacy Policy to understand your relationship with them.

At this time, Ureka is only served from Ureka.social - do not trust any other sources claiming to be Ureka. Subscribe to @ureka.social on Hive for updates.

1. No Data Collection

Ureka does not collect: - Personal information - IP addresses - Analytics data - No Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar tracking services. - Behaviour tracking

Ureka does not use: - Cookies - Application creates no HTTP cookies whatsoever. - Web beacons - Session IDs - Analytics scripts

2. LocalStorage Usage

The site uses your browser's localStorage feature to remember interface preferences (e.g. themes, settings). This data: - Stays on your device - Is never transmitted to the Ureka server or to cloud storage or any other entity - Can easily be cleared at any time using the “Clear Preferences” button on the site, resetting the application to a fresh state

While stored locally, the following data types are maintained in your browser: - Authentication tokens: Cryptographic proofs (not personal data) - User preferences: UI settings, view modes, notification preferences
- Content drafts: Unpublished post drafts and templates - Cache data: Recent follows, favourited users, Hive blockchain API server preferences - Read status: Notification and content read tracking

3. Blockchain Content

This website displays data published to the Hive blockchain, which is: - Public and immutable - Not hosted or controlled by Ureka - Replicated across many nodes

By interacting with Hive, you are interacting with a decentralized network. Ureka does not control what Hive users publish on-chain.

Hive accounts do not require or make use of personally identifiable information - Hive usernames are public blockchain identifiers.

Secure access of Hive blockchain features relies on cryptographic authentication: Uses blockchain signatures, not personal information. No Emails are used or collected in this process.

4. Third-Party Embeds

Some pages include media from third-party platforms (e.g. YouTube, Facebook, Twitch & X.com) via sandboxed </code> embeds. These embeds are: - Isolated using the <code>sandbox</code> attribute to limit external tracking - <strong>Not allowed</strong> to set cookies via our site - Loaded lazily and under limited conditions to reduce external requests</p> <p>These platforms may still collect data <strong>when you interact</strong> with the embedded content. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more details.</p> <hr> <h2>5. Chat Messaging</h2> <hr> <p>Ureka embeds a chat system that is operated by <a href="https://peakd.com">Peakd.com</a>. Peakd is one of the main, trusted, websites on the Hive blockchain. Ureka does not operate a database to hold your chat messages and does not have any access to private chat messages that flow through the chat interface.</p> <p>Direct 'user to user' chat message are end-to-end encrypted by the chat system and are stored on servers operated by the PeakD team. By using the optional chat system you agree to abide by the <a href="https://peakd.com/about/terms">terms of service</a> provided at PeakD's website.</p> <p>Messages added to community chat spaces within the chat system are recorded on the Hive blockchain and are therefore entirely public. 'User to User' communications are not recorded on the blockchain and are therefore considered private between the two users.</p> <hr> <h2>6. No Commercial Advertising or Tracking</h2> <hr> <p>Ureka does not: - Serve ads - Track your behaviour for profit (or not for profit) - Share or sell any data — because none is collected</p> <hr> <h2>7. Your Rights</h2> <hr> <p>Since Ureka does not process personal data, most data protection regulations (including the GDPR) do not apply to Ureka in the traditional sense. However, Ureka supports the <strong>spirit of digital autonomy</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>You can <strong>clear all preferences</strong> via the provided button in the privacy section of the settings page.</li> <li>You can <strong>control all data</strong> stored in your browser</li> <li>You can <strong>avoid embeds</strong> unless you choose to interact with them</li> </ul> <hr> <h2>8. Contact</h2> <hr> <p>If you have questions or suggestions about privacy, you can reach out via Hive or other decentralized channels. There is no centralized company or data controller behind this project.</p> <hr> <p>For maximum privacy, users can:</p> <ol> <li> <p><strong>Use Browser Privacy Extensions</strong> - uBlock Origin (blocks tracking scripts) - Privacy Badger (prevents cross-site tracking) - ClearURLs (removes tracking parameters)</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Browser Settings</strong> - Enable "Do Not Track" - Disable third-party cookies - Use private/incognito browsing - Clear browser data regularly</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Network Level Protection</strong> - Use VPN for IP address privacy - Use DNS filtering (Pi-hole, NextDNS) - Consider Tor browser for maximum anonymity</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Account Privacy</strong> - Use pseudonymous Hive username - Avoid linking Hive account to real identity - Be mindful of content posting (blockchain storage is permanent)</p> </li> </ol> <hr> <p>The privacy policy is stored as a Hive blockchain post by the @ureka.social account, ensuring transparency and immutability.</p> </div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <span class="badge bg-light text-dark me-1">#ureka</span> <span class="badge bg-light text-dark me-1">#privacy</span> </div> <div class="card mb-4"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="d-flex justify-content-between"> <div> <i class="fa-solid fa-coins me-2"></i> Payout: 0.000 HBD </div> <div> <i class="fa-regular fa-thumbs-up me-2"></i> Votes: 2 </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mt-4 text-muted small"> <em>More interactions (upvote, reblog, reply) coming soon.</em> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="footer mt-auto py-4"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 text-center text-md-start"> <h5 class="mb-3"> <i class="fas fa-leaf me-2"></i>Eco Bank Development </h5> <p class="small"> A sustainable digital wallet and profile platform. </p> </div> <div class="col-md-6 text-center text-md-end"> <p class="small"> © 2025 Eco Bank Development. All rights reserved. </p> <div class="eco-badges"> <span class="me-2" ><i class="fas fa-recycle me-1"></i> Sustainable</span > <span><i class="fas fa-shield-alt me-1"></i> Secure</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </footer>   <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/bootstrap@5.3.3/dist/js/bootstrap.bundle.min.js" defer ></script>  <script src="/static/js/main.js"></script> <script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/highlight.js/11.9.0/highlight.min.js"></script> <script> window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () { if (window.hljs && typeof window.hljs.highlightAll === 'function') { window.hljs.highlightAll(); } }); </script> </body> </html>

Ureka: Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. No Data Collection

2. LocalStorage Usage

3. Blockchain Content

4. Third-Party Embeds