Last Updated: February 1st, 2025
At Block Zero News, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, www.blockzero.news, and interact with our services. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, and phone number, which you may provide when subscribing to our newsletter, creating an account, or contacting us.
- Payment Information: If you make a purchase or donation, we may collect payment details such as credit card information, billing address, and transaction history. Note that payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors, and we do not store your full payment details.
b. Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and gather demographic information. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
- To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (if you have opted in).
- To process transactions and send you confirmations.
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, or feedback.
- To analyze website usage and trends to enhance user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the rights of our users.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services to you (e.g., payment processors, email service providers, and analytics platforms).
- 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., court orders, subpoenas).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change and provide options regarding your information.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You can request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
- Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.
- Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
- Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Children’s Privacy
Block Zero News does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
8. International Users
If you are accessing our website from outside [Insert Country], please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in [Insert Country], where our servers are located. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to [Insert Country].
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.