Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Crypto Feed, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click behavior, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system, and IP address
• Cookies and Local Storage: We use cookies and local storage to store preferences and bookmarks
• Analytics Data: We use analytics tools (Google Analytics, Umami) to understand how users interact with our Service

Information You Provide

If you contact us or subscribe to updates, we may collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Message content

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing the Service: To display content, save preferences, and enable features like bookmarking
• Improving the Service: To analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, and optimize performance
• Communication: To respond to inquiries, support requests, or newsletter subscriptions (if applicable)
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Crypto Feed uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze usage.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (e.g., session management)
• Preference Cookies: Store user preferences and settings (e.g., bookmarks, theme)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service (Google Analytics, Umami)
• Advertising Cookies: May be used to deliver relevant ads (Google AdSense)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and traffic analysis
• Umami Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics alternative
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
• FullStory: For session recording and user experience analysis
• Vercel Analytics: For performance monitoring and web vitals

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to respond to legal processes (e.g., subpoena, court order)
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, safety, or property of Crypto Feed or others
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

• Local Storage: Bookmarks and preferences are stored locally in your browser and can be cleared at any time
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 14-26 months depending on the analytics provider
• Contact Information: Retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Contact Page.

8. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Legal Basis for Processing:

• Consent (e.g., for cookies and analytics)
• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Service, security)
• Contractual necessity (e.g., providing the Service)

9. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request disclosure of what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.

You may also request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.

We do not sell your personal information as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

10. Children's Privacy

Crypto Feed is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure hosting, and access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact Page.