Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 19, 2024
Last Updated: November 19, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to CryptoOasis.Net (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website located at cryptooasis.net (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

CryptoOasis.Net
3019 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 415 484 5886

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
  • Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and feedback you send to us
  • Account Information: Username and password if you create an account on our Site

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website, and session duration
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on your IP address
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Content Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our news and editorial content
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, and provide customer support
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Site and improve user experience
  • Marketing: To send promotional communications about cryptocurrency news and updates (with your consent)
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and unauthorized access
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
  • Deliver personalized content and advertisements
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and personalize your experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may limit certain functionality of the Site.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, including:

  • Web hosting providers
  • Email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid)
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Content delivery networks (CDNs)
  • Customer support platforms

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, including to:

  • Comply with subpoenas, court orders, or legal obligations
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of CryptoOasis.Net, our users, or the public
  • Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
  • Prevent fraud, security threats, or illegal activities

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change and the choices you may have regarding your information.

5.4 Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated or anonymized information that cannot be used to identify you for research, marketing, or analytical purposes.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Third-Party Services We May Use:

  • Google Analytics: Web analytics service (Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy)
  • Social Media Platforms: Twitter/X, Telegram, LinkedIn, Reddit
  • Advertising Networks: Google AdSense or similar advertising platforms
  • Embedded Content: YouTube videos, Twitter feeds, and other embedded media

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
  • Secure servers and firewalls
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
  • Password protection and authentication mechanisms

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

8. 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.

  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
  • Contact Inquiries: Retained for 3 years after resolution
  • Account Information: Retained until account deletion is requested
  • Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months

Once the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

9.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

9.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., records we are required to retain for compliance purposes).

9.3 Opt-Out of Marketing

You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.

9.4 Cookie Management

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using our cookie consent tool.

9.5 Do Not Track

Some browsers support “Do Not Track” signals. Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

9.6 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

9.7 Objection and Restriction

You may object to or request restriction of certain processing activities involving your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

10. International Data Transfers

Our Site is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or call +1 415 484 5886.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restriction of processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)
  • Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our Site
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at [email protected].

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you via email (if you have subscribed to our newsletter)
  • Post a prominent notice on our Site

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

CryptoOasis.Net
3019 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 415 484 5886

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.

Acknowledgment: By using CryptoOasis.Net, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.