Privacy Policy

Stela Network operates the mobile application Stela Network, which allows users to mine virtual tokens named STC Tokens, with the option to convert them into $STC in the future.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you use the App:

a. Personal Information

• Email address (via Firebase Authentication)
• Referral code / inviter ID
• User-generated username or nickname

b. Usage Information

• Total STC Tokens mined
• Time spent in-app
• Referral activity
• Bonus/mining activity (ads watched, boosters used)

c. Device Information

• Device model, OS version, and language
• Anonymous device identifiers (for analytics or fraud prevention)

d. Advertising Data

• Ad interaction data (if you watch rewarded ads)
• Ad ID (used for frequency capping and rewards)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Track mining activity and token balances
• Attribute referral bonuses
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Show rewarded ads for mining speed bonuses (if applicable)
• Prevent fraud and abuse of the mining system
• Communicate important updates via email (rarely)

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited, anonymized data with the following third-party services:

• Firebase Authentication & Firestore (Google LLC) – to manage your account and balances securely
• AdMob (Google LLC) – to deliver rewarded ads
• Firebase Analytics – to understand app usage and improve performance

All third-party tools used are GDPR and CCPA compliant.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access – You may request a copy of the data we store about you
• Deletion – You can request permanent deletion of your account and data
• Correction – You can request to update inaccurate information
• Opt-out – You can opt out of analytics or advertising personalization

To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@stela.network

5. Data Retention

We retain user account and mining data as long as the account is active. If you delete your account, all personal data will be permanently erased within 30 days.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and Firebase security rules to protect your data. We do not store passwords or sensitive data locally.

7. Children's Privacy

This app is intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the application evolves. The latest version will always be available at https://stela.network/privacy and inside the app.

9. Contact Us

For any questions regarding privacy or data protection, please contact:

Stela Network Team
Email: contact@stela.network
Website: https://stela.network