This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect about you when you visit or interact with the Noirds.com crypto-news website (the “Site”), why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have. It also describes the legal bases we rely on (for visitors in the EEA/UK), how you can exercise your rights (including “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” for California residents), and how we safeguard your data. We update this notice whenever our practices or the law change.
Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Information you provide | Email address when subscribing to newsletters; display name and avatar when commenting; optional crypto-wallet address if you tip writers | Direct |
| Information we collect automatically | IP address, browser type, device ID, referral URL, pages visited, time spent, and on-site interactions (via server logs, cookies, and similar technologies) | Automatic |
| Information from third parties | Analytics reports (e.g., Google Analytics 4), advertising partners, social-login providers | Third Parties |
We do not intentionally collect data that reveals your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or other special-category data.
How & Why We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Legal Basis (EEA/UK) | Typical Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Operate, secure, and improve the Site | Legitimate Interests (Art 6 (1)(f) GDPR) | Logging, fraud-prevention, performance monitoring |
| Send newsletters or marketing | Consent (Art 6 (1)(a)) | Email campaigns you opt into |
| Serve personalised, programmatic ads | Consent (EEA) or CCPA Opt-Out (California) | Contextual or personalised display ads |
| Comply with legal obligations | Legal Obligation (Art 6 (1)(c)) | Responding to lawful requests, tax and accounting rules |
Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use first- and third-party cookies, local storage, and pixels to (a) remember your preferences, (b) measure site traffic, and (c) personalise content and ads. You can adjust or revoke consent at any time via our Cookie Settings link. Opt-out choices for California residents appear under “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.”
How We Share Information
We share personal data only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers under written contracts that restrict use to our instructions (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics).
- Advertising partners to deliver contextual or consent-based personalised ads.
- Legal requirements, including subpoenas, court orders, or similar processes.
- Corporate transactions, such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with prior notice).
We do not sell personal information for money; however, California law may treat certain advertising disclosures as “sharing” or “selling.”
International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside your home country. Where required, we rely on approved transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other equivalent safeguards.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as mandated by law. Typical retention periods include:
- Newsletter subscriber list: until you unsubscribe + 30 days
- Server logs: 12 months
- Analytics records: 26 months (then aggregated or anonymised)
Security
We follow industry standards to protect data, including TLS encryption in transit, hashing of sensitive fields at rest, least-privilege access controls, and regular penetration testing. No system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights & Choices
Visitors in the EEA/UK
You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability, or object to processing. We will respond within one month (extendable by two months in complex cases).
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
You may, up to twice in a 12-month period, request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, request deletion, and opt out of the “selling” or “sharing” of personal information. We will not discriminate for exercising these rights.
Other Jurisdictions
Where local law grants additional rights (e.g., Brazil’s LGPD), we will honour them.
Third-Party Links & Services
Articles may embed or link to third-party content (e.g., social-media posts, YouTube videos). Their privacy practices are separate and subject to their own notices; please review those policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy occasionally. Material changes will be announced via an on-site banner or email. The “Last Updated” date below reflects the latest revision.
Last Updated: 1 July 2025