Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This policy applies to the CopyApes website (copyapes.com), related API services, and the CopyApes Assistant Chrome extension. By using our website or extension, you acknowledge this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only information necessary to provide copy-trading services, including:

• Account information: email, username, and other details you provide when registering.
• Login credentials: your CopyApes login token to identify your account and maintain your session.
• Exchange session data: cookies and related request headers read from authorized OKX/Binance pages when you initiate capture, for copy-trading cookie sync.
• API information: exchange API keys you bind (we recommend trade-only permissions with IP whitelisting).
• Extension local data: language, theme, cookie capture status, and panel visibility preferences stored locally in your browser.
• Usage and log data: operation records and error logs to keep the service secure and reliable.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information only to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve copy-trading features.
• Sync exchange login state and perform cookie capture and copy tasks you initiate.
• Verify identity and protect account and trading security.
• Send service-related notices when necessary.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Browser Extension Data Handling

The CopyApes Assistant Chrome extension handles data as follows. The extension's collection and use of user data complies with the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including its Limited Use requirements:

• Cookie and network request permissions (cookies, webRequest): reads cookies and request headers only when you visit exchange sites such as OKX and Binance, for cookie sync you initiate; we do not collect data on unrelated websites.
• Local storage permission (storage): saves your login token, language, theme, and cookie capture status locally in your browser; this data is not uploaded unless you actively submit cookies.
• Tab permissions (tabs, activeTab): used to identify the current exchange page and inject the operation panel with your authorization.
• The extension does not collect or store your full browsing history, and is not used for advertising or user profiling.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers, data brokers, or any unrelated third parties. We share necessary data only with the following parties:

• CopyApes backend services (api.copyapes.com): receives account information, login tokens, exchange cookies, and API keys you actively submit, to provide copy-trading services.
• Alibaba Cloud: as our cloud infrastructure provider, hosts our servers and databases; data is stored in Alibaba Cloud data centers located in Japan.
• Exchanges (OKX, Binance, etc.): when you initiate copy-trading or cookie sync, we use your cookies or API keys to make requests to the corresponding exchange to execute authorized trading operations.
• Other cases with your explicit consent.
• When required by law or valid requests from authorities.
• When necessary to protect the rights and safety of users, us, or the public.

6. Storage and Security

Your data is stored on Alibaba Cloud servers located in Japan. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encrypted storage of sensitive credentials, access controls, and security audits.

• API keys, exchange cookies, and other sensitive information are encrypted on our servers.
• Extension preferences are stored locally on your device and can be cleared by uninstalling the extension.
• While your account is active, we retain data necessary to provide our services.
• After logout, your login token is immediately invalidated; after account deletion, we delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, unless otherwise required by law.

7. Your Rights

You may access, correct, or delete your account information, withdraw consent, or stop using our services.

• Manage API bindings and personal information in account settings.
• Log out of the extension to clear local session data.
• Request account and data deletion via the contact methods below.
• Contact us through the website or by email if you need assistance.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

• Website: CopyApes Contact page (copyapes.com)
• Email: [email protected]
• We will respond within 15 business days of receiving your request.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. For material changes, we may notify you via website announcements. Continued use of our services means you accept the updated policy.