Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 22, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

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

• Register for an account
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Participate in contests, surveys, or promotions
• Contact us through our contact forms
• Comment on our articles or forum posts
• Purchase products or services

The personal information we may collect includes:

• Name
• Email address
• Username and password
• Payment information (processed through secure third-party payment processors)
• Cryptocurrency wallet addresses (when voluntarily provided)
• Communication preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit KnowingCoin, our servers may automatically log standard data provided by your web browser. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Time and date of your visit
• Pages you viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Click patterns and interactions with our site

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us analyze website traffic, customize content, and deliver targeted advertisements. Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Marketing cookies: Track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertising

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website
• Create and manage your account
• Process transactions and send transaction notifications
• Send administrative information, such as updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Deliver personalized content and recommendations based on your preferences and browsing behavior
• Monitor and analyze usage trends and activities to improve our website and services
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or illegal activities
• Send you marketing and promotional communications (with your consent where required by law)
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processors
• Cloud storage providers
• Email delivery services
• Analytics providers
• Customer support services
• Marketing and advertising partners

3.2 Business Transfers

If KnowingCoin is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

3.4 Protection of Rights

We may disclose your information when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

3.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

4. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

4.1 Advertising Partners

We work with third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. Our advertising partners include:

• Google AdSense
• Amazon Associates
• Cryptocurrency affiliate programs

4.2 Analytics Partners

We use analytics services such as Google Analytics to help us understand how users engage with our website. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the website and report website trends.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5.1 Security Measures

Our security measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Secure socket layer (SSL) technology
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular backups
• Staff training on data protection

5.2 Data Breach

In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

To determine the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider:

• The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information
• The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
• The purposes for which we process the information
• Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means
• Legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

7.1 Access and Information

You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you and to receive a copy of that data.

7.2 Correction

You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information about you.

7.3 Deletion

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when the information is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

7.4 Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.

7.5 Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.

7.6 Objection

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.

7.7 Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

7.8 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at help@knowingcoin.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at help@knowingcoin.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

When we transfer your information to other countries, we will take appropriate measures to protect your information and ensure that any transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

11. Cookie Policy

Our detailed Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control them. You can find our Cookie Policy on our website.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These include:

• The right to know what personal information we collect about you
• The right to delete personal information we have collected
• The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
• The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

13. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means:

• We process your data lawfully, fairly, and transparently
• We collect data for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes
• We limit data collection to what is necessary
• We ensure data accuracy and keep it up to date
• We store data only as long as necessary
• We process data securely and protect against unauthorized processing

14. Contact Us

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

Email: help@knowingcoin.com