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At ETHNews, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://ethnews.africa or interact with our services. By accessing or using our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please discontinue use of the website.

Who We Are

ETHNews is a digital publication focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain news, insights, and commentary. We do not collect or manage cryptocurrency wallets, perform financial transactions, or offer financial advice.

Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)

You may provide personal data when:

  • Subscribing to our newsletter
  • Commenting on articles
  • Contacting us via forms or email
  • Submitting guest posts or inquiries

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • IP address
  • Any information voluntarily submitted in messages

b. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

When you visit ETHNews, we may automatically collect certain data such as:

  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Device type
  • Pages viewed
  • Date/time of access
  • Referring websites

This data is used for analytics and website optimization.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Send newsletters and email updates (only with consent)
  • Respond to inquiries or feedback
  • Monitor website performance and traffic
  • Detect and prevent spam or malicious activity
  • Understand user preferences for future content

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may be used for:

  • Remembering preferences (e.g., language selection)
  • Session management
  • Analytics (e.g., via Google Analytics or similar services)
  • Affiliate link tracking
  • Advertising and retargeting (if implemented)

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, this may impact website functionality.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and plugins that collect data on our behalf or independently. These may include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Email marketing providers (e.g., Mailchimp or Brevo)
  • Social sharing tools (e.g., ShareThis)
  • Affiliate programs or ad networks

We are not responsible for how these third parties collect or use your information. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.

Comments and User-Generated Content

When commenting on ETHNews:

  • Your name (or chosen username) may be displayed publicly
  • Your IP address may be recorded to prevent spam or abuse
  • Do not include personal, financial, or sensitive information in comments

We reserve the right to moderate or remove comments that are abusive, offensive, or in violation of our policies.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Email addresses are stored until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form entries may be stored for up to 12 months for support tracking
  • Comments remain publicly visible unless deleted by the user or admin

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure login access for administrators
  • Regular software and plugin updates
  • Anti-spam protection

However, no system can be 100% secure. Use the site at your own risk and avoid submitting sensitive information through unsecured forms.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location (e.g., EU, UK, California), you may have the following rights:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to data processing
  • Withdraw consent (e.g., for newsletter subscriptions)
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

To make such a request, contact us via the information provided below.

Children’s Privacy

ETHNews does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

We encourage users to review this policy periodically.

By using ETHNews you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.