Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Cryptazation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Name and contact information (email address)
  • Account credentials (username, encrypted password)
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
  • Communication preferences and notification settings

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and click data
  • Referring website and search terms used
  • Device identifiers and mobile network information
  • Feature usage and interaction patterns

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Providing and maintaining our services
  • Processing transactions and managing subscriptions
  • Personalizing your experience and content recommendations
  • Sending important updates, security alerts, and support messages
  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve our services
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring security
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, including:

  • Payment processors (Stripe) for subscription billing
  • Email service providers for communication
  • Analytics services for usage analysis
  • Cloud hosting providers for data storage

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
  • Regular data backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Account information: Retained while your account is active
  • Transaction records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
  • Usage data: Aggregated and anonymized after 24 months
  • Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe or object to processing

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access and Portability

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and download your data in a portable format.

Correction and Updates

You can update your account information and preferences through your dashboard settings.

Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

Consent Withdrawal

You can withdraw consent for marketing communications and certain data processing activities at any time.

Data Export

We provide tools to export your saved articles, watchlists, and other personal data.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For material changes, we may provide additional notice.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us:

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated at the top of this policy. We encourage you to periodically review this page for any changes.