Privacy Policy for Crypto-Forecast.xyz

1. Introduction
Welcome to Crypto-Forecast.xyz (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it. By using Crypto-Forecast.xyz, you agree to the terms below.

2. No User Accounts, No Personal Registration
Crypto-Forecast.xyz is a read-only, publicly accessible resource. We do not require—or offer—user accounts, registration, or login. You can view all content without providing personal information. We do not collect names, email addresses, passwords, or any other personally identifiable information through registration forms.

3. Information We Collect Automatically
Although you never log in or register, our site still gathers limited technical data to understand usage and improve our service. Specifically:
Third-Party Analytics Tools: We may embed one or more analytics solutions (e.g., generic “analytics providers”) to track aggregate metrics such as page views, session duration, bounce rate, and general geographic location (country/region). Any IP addresses or device identifiers are collected in anonymized or pseudonymized form by those providers; we do not have access to full personal IP addresses.
Server Logs & Technical Data: Our backend logs record standard HTTP request fields—partial IP address, browser user agent, timestamps, and the pages you visit. This information is used exclusively for debugging, performance monitoring, and malicious-traffic prevention.
Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use browser cookies and local storage to store a unique identifier for your session (e.g., an analytics cookie). We do not place any tracking cookies beyond those necessary for basic analytics. However, third-party ad partners (see Section 5) may set their own cookies.

4. How We Use Your Information
All data collection is strictly for non-personalized, aggregate purposes:
Improving the Site: Aggregate usage statistics help us identify popular pages, improve user experience, and detect potential errors or downtime.
Maintaining Security: Server logs aid in identifying and mitigating malicious activity (e.g., DDoS attempts, web scraping).
Analytics Reporting: We review anonymized reports from analytics providers to understand trends, such as which articles or forecasts are most viewed.
At no point do we create or link your browsing data to a real identity. We do not use the data for behavioral profiling, personalization (beyond anonymized metrics), or targeted marketing.

5. Third-Party Advertising
Crypto-Forecast.xyz displays third-party advertisements to fund operations. Advertisers and ad networks may:
Collect Data: Automatically gather information about your device, browsing habits, and interaction with ads. This can include IP address, browser type, pages visited, and approximate location.
Use Cookies: Set cookies or similar identifiers on your device to serve you more relevant ads (e.g., based on past visits to other sites).
Track Across Sites: Employ cross-site tracking to infer interests and display targeted ads.
We do not control how advertisers use cookies or data once delivered. Consult each advertiser’s privacy policy for details on their data collection and opt-out mechanisms.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Service Providers: We share limited data (e.g., aggregated analytics reports) with analytics providers and hosting companies for performance and uptime monitoring.
Legal Compliance: If required by law or court order, we may disclose information (e.g., partial IP addresses from server logs) to comply with applicable regulations or investigations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data because we do not knowingly collect personal data beyond transient technical fields.

7. Data Retention
Analytics Data: Analytics providers may retain anonymized usage data per their own policies (often anywhere from 6 to 24 months). We do not control their retention schedules.
Server Logs: We keep raw server logs for up to 90 days for troubleshooting and security. After that period, logs are purged or anonymized.

8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures—including HTTPS/TLS encryption, regular software updates, and firewall protections—to safeguard the data we do collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.

9. Children’s Privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you’re under 13, please do not use our site. If you believe we inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

10. Cookies and Opt-Out
Cookie Control: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. If you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our site (such as saving session preferences for analytics) may not function properly.
Ad Opt-Out: Each ad network provides its own opt-out options. Check the privacy or settings pages of your browser and individual ad providers to disable personalized ads.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Whenever significant changes occur, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, reach out using the form on the Contact page