Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 2026
1. Introduction
WCNEGENTROPY HOLDINGS LLC ("WCNegentropy," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website (wcnegentropy.com), use our open-source software, access our research publications, or interact with our AI models.
WCNegentropy is a deep-tech IP holding company and research lab. We publish open-source software under permissive and copyleft licenses, research papers under Creative Commons, and experimental AI models on HuggingFace. This policy applies to information collected through our website and related digital properties.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you contact us through our website or email, we may receive:
- Contact Information: Name and email address provided via our contact form
- Inquiry Details: Subject and message content of your communication
- Licensing Inquiries: Business name and project details for commercial license requests
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, the following may be collected automatically by our hosting provider (GitHub Pages):
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, access times (collected by GitHub Pages infrastructure)
2.3 What We Do Not Collect
We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, analytics services, or any third-party tracking technologies on our website. We do not collect financial information, device fingerprints, or behavioral data.
3. How We Use Information
We use information we receive to:
- Respond to Inquiries: Reply to research collaboration requests, licensing inquiries, and general questions
- Process License Requests: Evaluate and fulfill commercial licensing inquiries for our AGPLv3-licensed software
- Improve Our Site: Understand how visitors interact with our content to improve the user experience
- Legal Compliance: Fulfill legal obligations and protect our intellectual property rights
4. Open-Source Software & Research Privacy
4.1 GitHub Repositories
Our open-source software is hosted on GitHub. When you interact with our repositories (starring, forking, submitting issues or pull requests), your activity is governed by GitHub's Privacy Statement.
4.2 HuggingFace Models
Our AI research models are published on HuggingFace. Interactions with our models on HuggingFace are governed by HuggingFace's Privacy Policy.
4.3 Research Data
Our published research (MAGUFT, MagRot) is licensed under CC BY 4.0 and does not contain any personal data. We do not collect personal information from users who read or cite our research papers.
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: In response to lawful requests by public authorities, court orders, or legal processes
- Rights Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of WCNegentropy, our users, or the public
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, subject to the same privacy protections
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures:
- HTTPS Encryption: All website traffic encrypted via SSL/TLS
- Security Headers: X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, Content Security Policy, Referrer-Policy
- No Server-Side Storage: Our contact form generates a mailto link processed by your email client — no data is stored on our servers
- Minimal Data Collection: We collect only what is necessary to operate our site and respond to inquiries
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request information about any personal data we hold
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@wcnegentropy.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to third-party services including GitHub, HuggingFace, NPM, X (Twitter), and Reddit. These external services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before interacting with them.
9. International Users
Our website and research are accessible globally. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, your personal data may be processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer. We process data on the legal bases of legitimate interest (operating our research platform) and consent (when you contact us).
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For privacy inquiries:
WCNEGENTROPY HOLDINGS LLC
Email: contact@wcnegentropy.com
Website: https://wcnegentropy.com
Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to transparency and minimal data collection.