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Privacy Policy

By using NodeMini services, you confirm that you have fully understood and agree to all provisions of this Policy. This Policy grants NodeMini the broad rights necessary to provide, maintain, and protect the service.

2026-03-30
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v4.0
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Legally Binding Agreement:By accessing the NodeMini website, registering an account, or using any service, you have read, understood, andunconditionally acceptedall provisions of this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Service. If you disagree, please immediately stop using the service and close this page. NodeMini reserves the right to refuse service or terminate any account at any time for any reason without providing an explanation.

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General Provisions and Scope

This Privacy Policy (hereinafter "this Policy") is formulated and independently interpreted by NodeMini Global and all of its affiliated entities, subsidiaries, and holding companies (collectively "NodeMini," "we," or "this Platform"). This Policy applies to all individuals and entities who access or use NodeMini services through any channel (including but not limited to the official website, API, mobile, third-party integrations, and partner channels).

This Policy takes effect to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.Where mandatory laws in your jurisdiction conflict with this Policy, NodeMini will make adjustments only to the minimum extent strictly required by law. All remaining provisions of this Policy continue to apply in full.

1.1 Definitions
Personal Information
Refers to various types of information directly or indirectly associated with you, including but not limited to name, contact details, account credentials, usage behavior, and device identifiers.
Service Data
All data generated during your use of the Platform, including connection logs, operation records, resource consumption, system events, and similar information.Service Data belongs to NodeMini from the moment it is generated. NodeMini has full rights to store, analyze, commercially exploit, and share such data externally, and this is not subject to any deletion request.
Derived Data
Derivative information generated from Service Data through statistical analysis, modeling, machine learning, or other methods.Derived Data belongs fully and permanently to NodeMiniand is not subject to any user rights provisions in this Policy or any limitation period.
Anonymized Data
Data that has been de-identified so that it cannot be traced back to a specific natural person. NodeMini may use, share, and commercialize such data on an unrestricted, permanent basis without further notice.
1.2 Scope of Application

This Policy applies to: (a) all visitors who access any NodeMini webpage or digital product; (b) registered users who hold an account; (c) customers who have purchased or subscribed to any paid plan; (d) developers who integrate with the Platform via API; (e) end users who access the Platform indirectly through resellers, partners, or white-label arrangements.

Deemed Acceptance:Your continued use of any service on this Platform — including but not limited to merely visiting the website, viewing pricing, or submitting a ticket — constitutes yourcomplete acceptance of all provisions of this Policy. This acceptance is legally binding without requiring a signed confirmation.
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Data Collection and Sources

To deliver, maintain, optimize, and protect NodeMini services, and to preserve the commercial interests of the Platform, we systematically collect your information across multiple scenarios.

2.1 Information You Actively Provide
Data CategorySpecific ContentCollection Scenario
Account Registration InformationEmail address, username, password hash, registration timestamp, registration source channelWhen creating an account
Identity and Contact InformationFull name, phone number, mailing address, company name, business registration number, passport/ID information (for KYC verification)When completing your profile, real-name verification, or requesting an invoice
Payment and Financial InformationPayment method type, last four digits of bank card, billing address, transaction amount, transaction records, refund historyWhen purchasing or renewing a service
Technical Configuration DataSSH public keys, IP allowlists, VNC configurations, custom scripts, environment variables, software configuration preferencesWhen configuring or using an instance
Communication and Support RecordsTicket content, chat logs, email correspondence, call recordings (if applicable), survey responsesWhen contacting customer service or participating in surveys
2.2 Information We Automatically Collect
  • Network Identifiers:IP address (IPv4/IPv6), ASN, geolocation (accurate to city level), ISP and network operator information.
  • Device and Environment Information:Operating system, browser fingerprint, device model, screen resolution, time zone, system language, list of installed plugins.
  • Detailed Access Logs:Page URLs, dwell time, click paths, referral links, on-site search keywords, feature usage frequency.
  • Connection Metadata:Timestamps for SSH/VNC/API connection establishment and termination, source IP, authentication method, authentication result, session duration, data transfer volume.
  • Instance Performance Metrics:CPU, memory, disk I/O, network traffic, and process inventory (name and PID) — used for billing reconciliation, compliance review, and platform optimization.
  • Behavioral and Preference Data:Feature usage patterns, operation sequences, and settings change history — used for personalized recommendations and product development.
2.3 Information From Third Parties
  • Payment Processors:Transaction status, risk scores, chargeback records, and credit assessment data.
  • Anti-Fraud and Security Providers:Device risk scores, IP reputation ratings, and account association analysis results.
  • Compliance Databases:Sanctions list screening, PEP screening, and AML compliance data — used to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Commercial Information Sources:Publicly available company registration information, legal documents, and related business intelligence — used for customer background checks.
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Data Collection Authorization:Your use of this Platform constitutes explicit authorization for the collection of all data categories described above. You may not require NodeMini to cease collecting data that is necessary for the normal operation of the service.

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Purposes of Data Use and Scope of Authorization

NodeMini uses your data for the following purposes.This list is illustrative, not exhaustive.NodeMini reserves the right to use data for any purpose reasonably associated with the business of this Platform.

3.1 Service Delivery and Platform Operations
  • Account creation, identity verification, access management, and instance configuration and delivery.
  • Billing, invoicing, payment collection, and billing dispute resolution.
  • Service status monitoring, automated failure recovery, and SLA assurance.
  • Technical support response and service quality improvement.
3.2 Platform Security, Fraud Prevention, and Compliance
  • Real-time detection and blocking of attacks and anomalous access behavior targeting the infrastructure.
  • Identification and handling of accounts that violate the Terms of Service, including but not limited to mining, attacks, and spam.
  • Comprehensive access log retention for the Platform and all rented instances to support security incident investigation and traceability.
  • Cooperating with investigation requests from law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies with legitimate jurisdiction.
3.3 Product Development and Business Optimization
  • Statistical analysis and machine learning modeling of usage data to guide product roadmap planning.
  • A/B testing, user experience optimization, and personalized content recommendations.
  • Using anonymized or aggregated data for commercial insight reports, industry research, and external data partnerships, including providing data analytics services to partners.
3.4 Marketing and Commercial Communications

NodeMini may send you product updates, promotional activities, partner promotions, and personalized advertisements via email, SMS, push notifications, and other channels.Your registration constitutes explicit consent to the above communications.Opting out only affects marketing emails. Service operation notifications are not affected by opt-out.

3.5 Legal Compliance and Rights Protection
  • Responding to court orders, government subpoenas, and mandatory data requests from regulatory bodies.
  • Protecting the legal rights and interests of NodeMini in any judicial proceedings, arbitration, or administrative procedures.
  • Retaining financial transaction records and user access logs as required by applicable law.
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Data Sharing and External Disclosure

NodeMini may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances without obtaining your separate prior consent (your use of the service constitutes general authorization for all provisions of this section):

4.1 Service Providers Necessary for Business Operations
  • Payment Processing:Stripe, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and others — for transaction processing and risk control checks.
  • Cloud Infrastructure:AWS, Alibaba Cloud, and others — hosting portions of the Platform backend services.
  • Email and Communication Services:SendGrid and others — for system notifications and marketing delivery.
  • Security and CDN Services:Cloudflare and others — for attack protection and acceleration.
  • Data Analytics and Advertising Platforms:Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and others — for user behavior analysis and advertising performance measurement.
  • Compliance and Anti-Fraud Providers:KYC/AML databases, device fingerprinting providers, and others.
4.2 Legal Requirements and Regulatory Obligations
  • Responding to data requests issued by any authority with competent jurisdiction, including but not limited to court orders, government subpoenas, and law enforcement cooperation requests.
  • When NodeMini receives such a request, it may comply and disclose directlywithout notifying you. The law imposes no mandatory notification obligation in such cases.
  • To prevent, investigate, or prosecute any unlawful conduct, or to protect the legal rights and interests of NodeMini and its affiliates.
4.3 Business Restructuring and Asset Disposition

In the event of a merger, acquisition, spin-off, asset sale, or bankruptcy reorganization, all your data (including personal information) may be transferred to the assignee as part of a commercial asset,without requiring your separate consent. The assignee's subsequent processing of such data in accordance with this Policy is unrestricted.

4.4 Commercial Partnerships and Data Monetization

NodeMini may provide anonymized aggregated data, industry insight reports, and usage trend datato commercial partners, research institutions, or advertisersfor market research, product development, or targeted advertising. Such data is technically no longer directly associated with you, and NodeMini requires no further disclosure for such uses.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

NodeMini makes extensive use of cookies, pixel tracking, device fingerprinting, local storage, and similar technologies. By accessing this Platform you are deemed to have consented to the use of such technologies.

CategoryPurposeCan Be Disabled
Strictly Necessary CookiesMaintaining login sessions, CSRF protection tokens, and load balancing routing. Disabling will render the service completely unavailable.Cannot be disabled
Security Audit CookiesDevice fingerprint hash, risk scoring, and anomalous login detection. A core component of platform security.Cannot be disabled
Functional CookiesLanguage preferences, theme settings, and console layout memory.Optional
Analytics CookiesPage visit statistics, user behavior path analysis, and conversion funnel tracking.Optional
Marketing and Retargeting CookiesAd source attribution, cross-platform retargeting audience building, and personalized ad delivery.Optional
Third-Party Integration CookiesCookies set by third-party services such as payment gateways, customer service systems, and social sharing platforms — subject to their respective privacy policies.Cannot be disabled
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Note:Disabling optional cookies may degrade certain features. Cookie behavior of third-party service providers is governed by their respective privacy policies, and NodeMini accepts no responsibility for such behavior. Your continued use of this Platform constitutes explicit acceptance of all cookie categories described above.

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User Rights and Exercise Restrictions

To the extent provided by applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information.Please note that all rights are subject to substantive limitations under this Policy and applicable law, and are not absolute.

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Right to Know and Access
You may request a summary of your personal information held by NodeMini. NodeMini will respond within areasonable timeafter completing identity verification. The specific timeframe is determined by NodeMini at its discretion based on request complexity and internal resources, and is not bound by any fixed deadline.
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Right to Rectification
If your information contains clear errors, you may request a correction. NodeMini reserves the right to independently determine whether to carry out such corrections, and may decline to rectify data fields related to normal platform operations.
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Right to Erasure Restricted
May only be requested when the processing purpose has been fulfilled and there is no legal basis for retention. The following datais not subject to erasure: Service Data, Derived Data, data required to be retained by law, data related to ongoing or potential disputes, and any data that NodeMini deems necessary to retain.
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Right to Data Portability Restricted
Applies only to certain data you actively provided that meets specific legal conditions.Does not includeService Data and Derived Data automatically generated by the Platform.
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Right to Object Restricted
You may object to certain processing activities based on legitimate interests. However, NodeMini reserves the right to demonstrate the existence of overriding legitimate interests, thereby continuing the relevant processing without being required to act on your objection.
How to Submit a Rights Request

Please send your request from your registered email address to [email protected]and complete all identity verification procedures required by NodeMini. NodeMini reserves the right to independently assess the reasonableness of requests, and may charge an administrative processing fee or refuse to respond to abusive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded requests.Submitting a rights request does not affect NodeMini's continued use of Service Data and Derived Data.

Important Note:Exercising the above rights does not mean NodeMini must suspend normal service operations on your account, nor does it constitute a waiver of any contractual obligations. If an erasure request is approved, NodeMini will carry it out within a reasonable timeframe based on technical feasibility and legal requirements.Immediate deletion is not guaranteed.
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Cross-Border Data Transfers

NodeMini processes data across multiple global data centers and cloud service providers. Your personal information may be transferred, processed, and stored in jurisdictions outside your country or region.By using this service, you are deemed to have explicitly consented to the cross-border transfer of your data, including transfer to any country or region with which NodeMini has a legitimate business relationship, regardless of the data regulatory framework of such regions.

NodeMini independently selects the geographic locations for data processing and storage based on business needs and reserves the right to change such locations at any time without notifying you. NodeMini makes no commitment to provide data localization services for users in any region, nor does it make any compliance guarantees to you regarding cross-border transfers.

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Device Monitoring, Audit Rights, and Compliant Use

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Important Notice:This section constitutes mandatory agreement content for users renting physical Mac instances from NodeMini. Using the rental service constitutes your explicit consent to all provisions of this section, regardless of whether you have reviewed this section separately.

9.1 Ongoing Platform Monitoring (Continuously Running)
  • Continuous Resource Usage Monitoring:Real-time metrics including CPU, memory, disk I/O, and network bandwidth are continuously collected for billing reconciliation, resource scheduling, and service quality assurance.Data is retained permanently.
  • Network Traffic Metadata Analysis:Connection-layer metadata (source/destination IP, port, protocol, data volume) is monitored to detect prohibited traffic patterns, including port scanning, DDoS initiation, and dark web connections.
  • Process Inventory Collection:Process names, PIDs, and startup parameters are collected at regular intervals (minimum every 1 minute) to detect mining programs, cyberattack tools, and other prohibited software.
  • SSH/VNC Connection Logs:Complete connection metadata (timestamps, source IP, authentication results, session duration) is recorded and retained for a minimum of 365 days.
9.2 Enhanced Audit Triggered by Security Incidents

When the Platform detects any of the following, NodeMini may initiate an enhanced security audit on the affected instancewithout prior notice. The audit scope includes but is not limited to session content recording:

  • Initiating port scanning, DDoS attacks, or other cyberattack activities against external targets.
  • Mass sending of spam, phishing emails, or malicious content.
  • Running any form of cryptocurrency mining program (except where separately authorized in writing).
  • Anomalous instance traffic or resource usage behavior that deviates from normal baseline beyond threshold.
  • Receipt of a valid complaint from a third party regarding DMCA infringement, cyberattacks, or violations.
  • Receipt of an investigation or cooperation directive from any judicial authority or regulatory body.
  • Other circumstances where the NodeMini internal security team determines, based on professional judgment, that an abnormal risk exists.
9.3 Unilateral Termination Rights

NodeMini reserves the following rights without incurring any liability for compensation:Upon finding evidence of violations in any monitoring activity, immediately suspend or permanently terminate the relevant instance and account, withhold remaining prepaid fees, and submit relevant data to law enforcement authorities. NodeMini bears no responsibility for any resulting user data loss or business interruption.

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Minors

The NodeMini service is available only to adults aged 18 or above who have full civil capacity. If you are a minor, please stop using the service immediately.

If NodeMini discovers that it has collected data from a minor, it will take steps to address this, butthis may result in immediate termination of the relevant account and forfeiture of all fees paidas a consequence of violating the registration terms. For related matters, please contact [email protected]

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Limitation of Liability and Complete Disclaimer

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Key Legal Provision:This section contains significant limitations on NodeMini's liability that will have an important bearing on your rights in any legal dispute. Please read carefully.

11.1 Exclusion of Data Security Liability

NodeMiniexpressly excludesall liability for data security incidents in the following circumstances:

  • Account credential breaches caused by your own actions (including but not limited to poor password management, device compromise, clicking phishing links, or sharing your account with others).
  • Force majeure events beyond the reasonable control of NodeMini (including but not limited to natural disasters, war, government prohibitions, and large-scale cyberattacks).
  • Data incidents caused by a third-party service provider's own system vulnerabilities or attacks, including payment institutions, cloud service providers, and security service providers.
  • Unauthorized account access resulting from your failure to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) or use of a weak password.
  • Security incidents caused by any "zero-day vulnerability," undisclosed security vulnerability, or known vulnerability exploited before public disclosure.
  • Losses arising from any monitoring, audit, suspension, or termination actions that NodeMini is entitled to take under this Policy or the Terms of Service.
11.2 Comprehensive Exclusion of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, NodeMinibears no liability for compensationin connection with any claim under this Policy, including but not limited to direct losses, indirect losses, incidental losses, special losses, punitive damages, loss of profits, loss of goodwill, data loss, and business interruption, regardless of the cause of such losses or whether NodeMini was advised of the possibility of such losses. If the mandatory laws of a jurisdiction do not permit complete exclusion of liability, NodeMini's liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by the laws of that jurisdiction. In any event, NodeMini shall not be obligated to provide more than token remedies to any party under this Policy.

11.3 Service Provided "As Is"

All data processing and privacy protection services provided by NodeMini are provided on an "AS IS" basis, without any express or implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, uninterrupted service, or absolute data security.

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Privacy Policy Updates and Unilateral Right of Modification

NodeMini reserves the absolute right to modify, supplement, replace, or entirely revoke any provision of this Policy at any time, for any reason, without prior notice.Revised policies take effect immediately upon publication on the Platform.

For changes that NodeMini subjectively deems to constitute a "material change," we may (but are not obligated to) notify you via your registered email or platform announcements. Whether or not actual notice is provided does not affect the legal validity of the revised Policy.

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Deemed Acceptance:Your continued use of any feature of this Platform after a Policy revision — regardless of whether you have actually read the revised content — constitutes yourcomplete and unconditional acceptanceof all revised Terms.You are responsible for proactively reviewing this Policy on a regular basis.If you do not accept the revised content, your only remedy is to immediately stop using the service and close your account. However, account closure does not affect rights and obligations that arose prior to the revision.

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Governing Law, Dispute Resolution, and Exclusive Jurisdiction

13.1 Governing Law

The formation, validity, interpretation, and dispute resolution of this Policy shall beexclusively governed by the laws of Singapore, excluding any conflict-of-law rules.

13.2 Mandatory Arbitration Clause

Your use of this service is deemed a waiver of your right to resolve disputes related to this Policy through litigation.For any dispute arising under this Policy, both parties shall first attempt to resolve it through written negotiation (negotiation period: 15 business days). If negotiation fails, the dispute shall bemandatorily submitted tothe Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) for arbitration under its then-current rules. The seat of arbitration shall be Singapore, the language of arbitration shall be English, and the arbitral award shall be final and non-appealable.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You expressly and irrevocably waive the right to hold NodeMini liable through class actions, class arbitration, or any representative proceedings.All disputes must be brought on an individual basis.

13.4 Statute of Limitations

Regardless of the limitation period provided by applicable law, you must bring any claim within6 monthsof the occurrence of the event giving rise to the dispute. Any claim brought after this period is deemed permanently waived.

13.5 Limitation on Effect of Regulatory Findings

Investigation findings, administrative penalty decisions, or rectification orders from any data protection regulatory authority do not automatically constitute grounds for NodeMini's civil liability to you or any third party, nor may they be directly cited as evidence against NodeMini in arbitration proceedings.

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Contact Information

If you have questions about this Policy or need to submit a data rights request, please contact us through the following channels.Please note that submitting a contact request does not constitute an acknowledgment of any rights claim. NodeMini will independently evaluate and process your request in accordance with Section 7 of this Policy and applicable law.

Privacy Inquiries Email
Please include "Privacy Policy Request" in the subject line to ensure proper routing
Response Timeframe
reasonable time
NodeMini determines the response timeline at its discretion based on request complexity. No specific timeframe is guaranteed, and a substantive response to all requests is not assured.
Platform Ticketing System
Console → Help Center → Submit a Ticket
Submit after logging in through the management console. Processing progress can be tracked.
Compliance and Legal Affairs
For matters relating to GDPR, PDPA, and other data protection regulations — please specify the applicable law
NodeMini Global — This Policy is formulated by NodeMini Global and all of its affiliated entities. This Policy constitutes the complete agreement between you and NodeMini regarding data processing matters, superseding and replacing all prior representations, warranties, or agreements. In the event of a conflict between this Policy and the Terms of Service, the Terms of Service shall prevail.
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