Privacy Policy

19 August 2024, 22:56 published

Cryptoblocknews (“Cryptoblocknews,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://cryptoblocknews.com (the “Site”) or use any related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope & Definitions

Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Processing means any operation performed on Personal Data, whether or not by automated means.
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website.
GDPR refers to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679) and its UK counterpart.
CCPA/CPRA refers to the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act.

This Policy applies to Personal Data collected through the Site and Services and in electronic communications between you and Cryptoblocknews.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.

2.1 Information You Provide

Contact Information: name, email address, telephone number, and any other details you choose to provide via contact forms, newsletter sign‑ups, account registration, or surveys.
Content Submissions: comments, feedback, and other content you upload or submit.
Professional Information: affiliations or job titles if you submit guest articles or participate in interviews.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
Usage Data: pages viewed, referring/exit pages, clickstream data, time spent on pages, scrolling, and search queries.
Location Data: generalized location derived from IP address.
Cookies & Similar Technologies: tracking pixels, local storage, and scripts (see Section 7).

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Analytics Providers such as Google Analytics.
Ad Networks such as Google AdSense and programmatic partners.
Email Marketing Platforms such as Mailchimp or Brevo.
Social Media Platforms if you engage with us via social login or share buttons.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR & UK GDPR)

We rely on the following legal bases:

Consent: for email marketing, non‑essential cookies, and certain analytics.
Contractual Necessity: to provide Services you request (e.g., delivering newsletters).
Legitimate Interests: to secure the Site, prevent fraud, personalize content, and conduct business analytics—balanced against your privacy rights.
Legal Obligation: to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and court orders.

4. How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Description
Service Delivery	Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and Services.
Communications	Respond to inquiries, send transactional messages, and manage newsletters.
Personalization	Tailor content, recommendations, and advertising based on your interests and interaction history.
Analytics	Measure traffic, diagnose technical issues, and analyze trends.
Advertising	Serve contextual and interest‑based ads through ad networks.
Security & Fraud Prevention	Detect, investigate, and mitigate fraudulent or malicious activity.
Legal Compliance	Satisfy auditing, tax, and regulatory requirements.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information:

Service Providers – hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer‑support vendors who process data on our behalf under written agreements.
Advertising Partners – to facilitate ad placement and measurement (e.g., Google AdSense, programmatic exchanges).
Business Transfers – in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Legal Authorities – when required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety.
With Your Consent – when you expressly authorize disclosure.

We do not sell Personal Data for monetary consideration. Under CPRA, we may “share” identifiers for cross‑contextual advertising; you can opt out (see Section 9).

6. International Data Transfers

Cryptoblocknews is operated from Germany, but our servers and third‑party partners may be located in other countries, including the United States. When transferring Personal Data outside the EEA/UK, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or rely on adequacy decisions.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use the following categories of cookies:

Type	Purpose	Example
Strictly Necessary	Enable core site functionality such as security and page navigation.	Cloudflare (__cfduid)
Performance/Analytics	Collect aggregated data on site usage.	Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
Functional	Remember preferences and settings.	Consent banners
Advertising	Deliver targeted ads and measure campaign effectiveness.	Google AdSense (IDE)

You can manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie banner. Detailed cookie descriptions and lifespans are available in our Cookie Policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, or longer if required by law. Retention criteria include:

The length of your relationship with us (e.g., active newsletter subscription);
Legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting rules);
Security, fraud‑prevention, and audit requirements.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

9.1 EU & UK Residents

Access to Personal Data we hold about you.
Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
Restriction of processing.
Data Portability.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Withdraw Consent at any time without affecting prior processing.

9.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Right to Know categories and specific pieces of Personal Data collected.
Right to Delete Personal Data (with certain exceptions).
Right to Correct inaccurate Personal Data.
Right to Opt Out of “Sharing” for cross‑contextual behavioral advertising.
Right to Non‑Discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

To exercise your rights, email [email protected] with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may verify your identity before processing requests.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us at [email protected] so we can delete it.

11. Security Measures

We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect Personal Data, including:

Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption;
Firewall and intrusion‑detection systems;
Access controls and staff training.

However, no Internet transmission or storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Third‑Party Links

The Site may contain links to third‑party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates when the latest changes were made. Material changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified via email or a website notice.