Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

DrAltcoin.com ("we", "us", "our") is operated by Dr. Altcoin, an independent cryptocurrency research and education platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website at https://draltcoin.com.

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at contact@draltcoin.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Usage data — pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, screen resolution, operating system, and referring URL. This is collected automatically via Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
• Advertising data — anonymised identifiers, browsing behaviour, and interest categories used to serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect this data.
• Cookie data — small files stored on your device to remember preferences, enable analytics, and facilitate advertising.
• Contact data — if you contact us voluntarily via email or social media, we may retain your message and contact details to respond to your enquiry.

We do not collect passwords, payment information, government identification numbers, or sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content.
• To analyse traffic patterns and user behaviour so we can improve the reading experience.
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense, which helps fund the free content and tools on this site.
• To respond to your enquiries if you contact us.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential cookies — required for the site to function correctly (e.g., theme preference, cookie consent). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) — help us understand how visitors use the site. Data is aggregated and anonymised. You may opt out at any time via Google's opt-out browser add-on.
• Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) — used by Google and its certified advertising partners to serve ads based on your browsing history and interests. These cookies may track your activity across multiple websites.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie banner on this site, or via your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this site.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:

• Google AdSense — serves advertisements. Google Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics 4 — website analytics. GA4 Data Practices
• TradingView — embedded financial charts. TradingView Privacy Policy
• CoinGecko API — cryptocurrency price data. CoinGecko Privacy Policy

6. Data Retention

We retain analytics data for 14 months (Google Analytics default). Cookie data expires according to each cookie's individual lifespan. Contact data is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR (EEA / UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data.
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten").
• The right to restrict processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to object to processing, including for direct marketing or profiling.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

Our lawful basis for processing analytics and advertising data is legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) and consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) where applicable. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@draltcoin.com.

8. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected and how it is used.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (note: we do not sell personal data, but targeted advertising may qualify under CCPA's broad definition).
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

To submit a CCPA request, email contact@draltcoin.com with the subject line "CCPA Request".

9. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption, secure hosting, and limited access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States (where Google's servers are located). These transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses and other safeguards as required by applicable law.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related enquiries, data access requests, or complaints:

Email: contact@draltcoin.com
Website: https://draltcoin.com
X (Twitter): @Dr_Picoin