CryptoProjects.org (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and what rights you have when you visit or use cryptoprojects.org (the “Site”).
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.
1) Who we are (Controller)
For the purposes of data protection laws, CryptoProjects.org is the data controller for personal data processed through the Site, unless stated otherwise in this Privacy Policy.
2) What personal data we collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Information you provide to us
- Contact form details such as your name (if provided), email address, and message content
- Any files, links, transaction IDs, screenshots, or other information you include in your message
- Newsletter subscription details such as email address (if you subscribe)
- Information collected automatically
- Device and usage data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, language, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
- Approximate location derived from your IP address (city/region level)
- Cookie and similar technology data (see “Cookies” below)
- Information from third parties
- If you interact with embedded content (for example, a video player or social media embed), those third parties may collect data about you according to their own policies
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (such as government IDs, financial account credentials, or health data). Please do not send sensitive data through the contact form.
3) How we use your personal data
We use personal data to:
- Provide and operate the Site and its features
- Respond to messages, tips, requests, and support inquiries
- Improve the Site, content quality, and user experience
- Monitor performance, prevent abuse, and maintain security
- Measure traffic and understand how readers use the Site
- Send newsletters or updates if you subscribe (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies
4) Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK)
Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent (e.g., for optional cookies/analytics where required, and for marketing emails/newsletters)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., maintaining Site security, preventing fraud, basic audience measurement, improving content and Site performance)
- Performance of a contract (e.g., providing requested functionality where applicable)
- Legal obligation (e.g., responding to lawful requests, recordkeeping where required)
5) Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core site functionality
- Remember preferences (where available)
- Analyze traffic and usage to improve the Site
- Support embedded content (which may set third-party cookies)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. If we use a cookie consent banner, you can also manage your preferences there. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
6) Analytics, advertising, and third-party services
We may use third-party service providers to operate and improve the Site (for example, hosting, security, spam prevention, analytics, email delivery, or content delivery networks). These providers may process personal data on our behalf, under contractual confidentiality and security obligations.
If we use third-party analytics tools, they may collect information such as your IP address and usage events via cookies or similar technologies. If we run advertising, ad partners may use cookies or device identifiers to measure performance and deliver relevant ads, subject to their policies and your consent choices where required.
Third-party services operate under their own privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies when interacting with embedded content or external links.
7) Email communications (Newsletter)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you emails with updates and editorial content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email. We may use email service providers to manage subscriptions and deliver emails, and they may process your email address and basic delivery analytics (for example, opens and clicks) depending on the provider’s settings.
8) How we share personal data
We may share personal data:
- With service providers that help us run the Site (e.g., hosting, email delivery, security, analytics)
- When required by law, court order, or valid legal process
- To protect rights, safety, and security of the Site, our users, or others
- In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition, or sale of assets), where permitted by law
We do not sell your personal data in exchange for money. If laws in your jurisdiction define “sale” or “sharing” more broadly (for example, some advertising-related sharing), you may have rights described below.
9) Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
- To respond to you and maintain reasonable records of communications
- To maintain security logs and prevent abuse
- To comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and why we collected it.
10) International data transfers
Your data may be processed in countries other than your country of residence, including countries that may have different data protection standards. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as contractual protections.
11) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no website or transmission method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12) Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion of your personal data
- Restriction or objection to certain processing
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent)
- The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details provided in the “Contact” section below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
13) Children’s privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 16 (or the age defined by applicable law in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us so we can delete it.
14) External links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their policies before providing personal data.
15) Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Effective date” above. Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
16) Contact
To contact us about privacy questions or requests, please use our contact form on the Site.