Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how Crypto Fortress News ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects user information through our website: https://cryptofortress.app.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Data: Name, email address, contact info (when submitted via forms).
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, device type, referring website, time and date of access, and other technical information.
Cookies & Analytics: We use cookies, Google Analytics, and Google AdSense to personalize content, measure traffic, and serve relevant advertisements.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To improve our site experience and content delivery
- To respond to user inquiries
- To send opt-in newsletters or updates
- To serve personalized advertisements through Google AdSense
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- To comply with legal obligations and ensure user safety
3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.
Third-Party Vendors: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to your website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
Advertising Cookies: Google uses advertising cookies to help serve the ads it displays on websites of its partners, such as websites displaying Google ads or participating in Google certified ad networks. When you visit our website, a cookie may be placed on your browser.
Third-Party Ad Networks: We may also work with other third-party advertising networks and vendors who may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
Opt-Out Options:
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
- You can also opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info
- For additional opt-out options, visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Used to serve relevant advertisements and measure ad performance (Google AdSense)
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Google AdSense and other advertising partners for ad serving purposes
- Analytics providers like Google Analytics
- Service providers who assist in website operations
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
6. GDPR and LGPD Compliance
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD). You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Request restriction of processing
Legal Basis for Processing:
We process your data based on:
- Your consent (for cookies and marketing communications)
- Legitimate interests (for website analytics and security)
- Legal obligations (for compliance requirements)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@cryptofortress.app
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States where Google's servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Analytics and advertising data may be retained according to Google's data retention policies.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under these ages. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age, we will take steps to delete such information.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination
12. External Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date at the top. Significant changes will be communicated through prominent notices on our website.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:
- Contact Page: https://cryptofortress.app/Contact
- Email: privacy@cryptofortress.app
- Response Time: We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days