Privacy Policy
We collect minimal data, never sell your information, and fully respect your privacy rights under GDPR and CCPA.
Summary: We collect minimal data, never sell your information, and respect your privacy rights under GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California). This policy explains exactly what we collect and why.
Who We Are
Cripto Log ("we", "us", "our") operates the website cripto-log.com. We are an independent cryptocurrency education and news blog. For privacy enquiries, contact us at our Contact page.
What Data We Collect
Data you provide directly
- Newsletter subscription: your email address, when you subscribe voluntarily
- Contact form: your name, email address, and message content
Data collected automatically
- Analytics data: pages visited, time on site, referring URL, browser type, approximate location (country/region level only) — collected via Google Analytics
- Cookies: session cookies for site functionality, analytics cookies (with your consent), and preference cookies
- Server logs: IP address, date/time of visit, pages accessed — retained for up to 30 days for security purposes
How We Use Your Data
- To send you the newsletter you subscribed to (email address only)
- To respond to your contact form messages
- To understand how our content is used and improve the site (analytics)
- To protect the security and integrity of the website (server logs)
We never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand site traffic via Google Analytics. You can opt out via your browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
- Preference cookies: remember your settings and preferences.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
- CoinGecko API — live cryptocurrency price data
- Hostinger — website hosting
- WordPress — content management system
Your Rights (GDPR — EU/UK Residents)
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right of access — request a copy of data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to object — object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us. We will respond within 30 days.
Your Rights (CCPA — California Residents)
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your data, and opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us.
Data Retention
We retain newsletter email addresses until you unsubscribe. Contact form data is retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained for 26 months as per Google Analytics default settings. Server logs are deleted after 30 days.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify newsletter subscribers of significant changes. The "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page reflects when it was last revised.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or complaints, please contact us. If you are in the EU and are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.