Privacy Policy

Introduction

Cryptorias LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website cryptorias.world (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. This data we collect helps us provide better content and improve your experience with our travel blog.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

Data Controller Information

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cryptorias LLC is the data controller responsible for your personal information. Our contact details are:

Data Collection

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The data we collect on or through our Service may include:

Personal Information

When you contact us through our contact form or email, we collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any message content you submit. This data collection is necessary for us to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about your usage of our Service through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use of your data serves various purposes based on the legal basis for processing. Here's how we use your information:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send you information about our travel content and services
• To improve our website and user experience
• To analyze website usage and traffic patterns
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• To prevent fraud and enhance security

The legal basis for processing your personal data includes your consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations under GDPR.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Our data retention practices include:

• Contact Information: Retained for 3 years after last contact or until you request deletion
• Website Usage Data: Retained for 26 months for analytics purposes
• Cookies: Retention periods vary by cookie type as detailed in our Cookie Policy
• Legal Obligations: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal requirements

Your Rights

Under GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: You can request copies of your personal data
• Right of Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right of Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of processing your data
• Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to Object: You can object to processing of your data for certain purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within one month of receipt.

Data Security

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

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

As we operate from Belgium within the European Union, your personal data is primarily processed within the EU. If we transfer your data outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

Children's Privacy

Our Service 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 your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or need to contact us regarding data protection matters, please reach out using the following contact information:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority if you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with applicable laws.