We built Specula on a non-custodial, zero-KYC architecture. Here's exactly what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
Plain-language summary: Specula is a Polymarket copy trading platform. We only collect your public blockchain wallet address for authentication. We do not collect your name, email, ID, or financial information. Your private keys never leave your device.
Specula ("we", "us", "our") operates specula.app, an automated prediction market copy trading platform that enables users to mirror trades from high-performing wallets on Polymarket. Our service is designed as a non-custodial Polymarket automation tool — we never hold your funds, and we never take custody of your private keys.
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of specula.app and any associated services, APIs, or applications operated by Specula.
Because Specula uses wallet-based authentication, the only identifier we collect from you is your public blockchain wallet address. This address is public on the blockchain by nature. We do not ask for, store, or process:
When you configure our automated trading bot, we store your settings — copy multiplier, risk limits, feature toggles, and notification preferences. This data is associated with your wallet address and is necessary to operate the service.
Like most web services, we automatically collect standard server-side information when you visit our platform:
When you subscribe via USDC payment, we record the transaction hash, chain ID, payment amount, and subscription period. Transaction hashes are publicly visible on-chain; we store them solely to verify your subscription status.
If you choose to enable Telegram or email alerts for your prediction market bot, we store the corresponding Telegram chat ID or email address solely to deliver alerts you have requested.
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or sale to third parties.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share limited data with the following categories of recipients only as necessary to operate the service:
We use cloud hosting and database providers to run our platform under data processing agreements.
When our Polymarket trading bot executes trades on your behalf, transaction data is broadcast to public blockchain networks. Blockchain data is inherently public and permanent by design.
We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools (with IP anonymization enabled) to understand aggregate usage patterns.
We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Specula and its users.
We use a minimal set of cookies necessary to operate the platform. For full details, please read our Cookie Policy. In summary:
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or cross-site trackers.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Note on blockchain data: Data recorded on public blockchains (transaction hashes, wallet addresses) cannot be deleted due to the immutable nature of blockchain technology.
Specula is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with data, please contact us immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, provide notice via the platform dashboard. Continued use of Specula after a policy update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.