Effective date [11/20/2025]
AltcoinNews.africa (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, your choices, and how we protect your data. By visiting or using our website, you accept the practices described below.
1. Information we collect
- Information you provide: When you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, register for events, or submit content, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to give us.
- Automatically collected information: We log technical data such as IP address, device type, browser, pages visited, and time spent through cookies and similar technologies.
- Third-party data: When you interact with social networks, ad partners, or analytics providers, they may provide us with aggregated or individual-level data per their terms.
2. How we use your information
We use data to:
- deliver the content and services you request (newsletters, alerts, submissions)
- improve the website and user experience
- analyze trends and traffic (using analytics tools)
- send occasional promotional messages or ad-related communications (with opt-out options)
- respond to inquiries, manage submissions, or process payments for ads and services
3. Cookies & tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, improve site performance, and deliver relevant content or ads. You can manage cookie settings in your browser, but disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
4. Third-party services
We use third-party services (analytics, hosting, ad networks, payment processors). These providers have their own privacy policies; we do not control their practices. Where required, we ensure contracts require them to protect data.
5. Advertising & monetization
We display advertising and sponsored content. Advertisers or ad networks may place cookies and collect data to serve personalized ads. You can opt out of targeted advertising via device/browser settings or industry opt-out tools.
6. Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. You may request deletion where applicable — see “Your rights” below.
7. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access, correct, delete, restrict processing of your personal data, or object to certain uses. To submit a request, email privacy@altcoinnews.africa. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
8. Security
We maintain reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; however, we strive to use industry-standard protections.
9. Children
Our services are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices or regulations. If material changes occur, we will post a prominent notice on our site with the revised date.