Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [14/01/2025]
At DEFINEDIQ, we may collect certain personal information when you visit our website, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how your personal information is collected, used, and shared.
This Privacy Policy explains our practices in relation to the information we collect from users of our website, including those accessing news, market trends, cryptocurrency updates, financial laws, and financial crime content.
Please note, this privacy policy is specific to DEFINEDIQ.com and does not apply to any third-party websites linked to from our posts.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information through your interactions with the Site. This information may include but is not limited to:
A. Personal Information
We may collect personal information when you subscribe to our newsletter, register for an account, comment on articles, or contact us through our Site. This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Payment information (for premium content or subscriptions, if applicable)
- Geographical location
B. Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information automatically when you use our Site, including:
- Browser and Device Information: Your browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies (like web beacons) to collect information regarding your use of the Site. For details, see our Cookie Policy section.
- Analytics Data: Information collected through Google Analytics or other analytics tools to track user behavior on the Site.
C. Third-Party Data
In addition to the information you provide directly, we may receive data from third-party partners including advertisers, social media platforms, and analytics providers (such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.). These third parties may use cookies and other technologies to track your online activities across different websites and platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide content and services: This includes delivering news updates, market trends, cryptocurrency reports, financial crime articles, and legal analysis.
- To personalize user experience: We may use your data to customize the content you see based on your preferences and interactions with the Site.
- To communicate with you: This includes sending newsletters, promotions, or responses to inquiries you have made via email or forms.
- To manage your subscription or account: If you register for a premium account or service, we will use your personal data to manage your subscription and process payments.
- To improve our services: We analyze user behavior to enhance the functionality of our Site and improve user experience.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Site. These technologies help us improve the functionality of the Site, track user engagement, and serve targeted advertisements.
- Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website’s basic functionality.
- Performance Cookies: Used to collect data on how users interact with our Site, helping us improve its performance.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to serve targeted ads based on your interests and interactions with the Site.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of the Site.
For more detailed information on how we use cookies, please see our [Cookie Policy].
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, email distribution, and customer support.
- Advertisers and Marketing Partners: To deliver personalized ads and market analysis, we may share non-personal data with third-party advertisers and marketing platforms.
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We may disclose your personal information to law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required to do so by law, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others, including in connection with investigations of financial crime, fraud, or regulatory compliance issues.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
5. Data Security
We employ a variety of security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, and access control mechanisms. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. User Rights and Data Access
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if we need to retain it for legal reasons).
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit the way we use your personal data.
- Right to Object to Processing: You may object to certain uses of your data, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@definediq.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
7. Third-Party Links and Content
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including advertising networks and social media platforms. These third-party websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked websites before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information as quickly as possible.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. When we update the policy, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights related to your personal data, please contact us at:
www.definediq.com
[Address]
support@definediq.com
[Phone Number]