CCPA Compliance

BTC Shelter is committed to respecting your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This page explains how these laws apply to our informational website and how you can exercise your rights.

Scope and Applicability

The CCPA/CPRA applies to California residents. While BTC Shelter does not collect personal information through user registration or accounts, we do use cookies and analytics tools that may collect certain identifiers such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns during your visit. This data is used solely for site functionality, traffic analysis, and improving content relevance.

Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

Right to Know: You can request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. While we do not sell personal information for monetary compensation, we may allow third-party analytics and advertising partners to collect data for targeted advertising, which may constitute "sharing" under CPRA.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You may exercise your rights without being denied goods or services, charged different prices, or given a different level of service.
Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You may limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information, such as precise geolocation.

How We Comply

BTC Shelter does not maintain a database of personal information tied to individual identities. We use anonymized analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and do not link collected data to specific users unless voluntarily provided via contact forms. We do not sell personal information for monetary gain. We honor opt-out signals from web browsers and provide clear mechanisms for rights requests.

Data We Process

The following categories of personal information may be collected automatically during your visit:

Internet or other electronic network activity information (e.g., pages visited, time spent)
IP address and device identifiers
Browser type and operating system
Geolocation data (approximate, based on IP)
Usage patterns and interaction with content

This data is not linked to your name, email, or other direct identifiers unless you voluntarily submit it via our contact form.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under CCPA/CPRA, we rely on legitimate business purposes for processing, including website functionality, security, analytics, and improving user experience. We do not process personal information for purposes unrelated to our blog and informational services.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights under CCPA/CPRA, please contact us via email at [email protected] with the subject line "CCPA Request". Include your full name, city of residence, and specify the right you wish to exercise. We may request verification of your identity to prevent unauthorized access.

For the right to opt-out of sharing, you may also use our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link at the bottom of every page, which directs you to a browser-based opt-out mechanism for third-party trackers.

Response Timeframes

We will acknowledge your request within 10 business days and respond fully within 45 calendar days. We may extend this period by an additional 45 days if necessary, and will notify you if an extension is required.

No Discrimination Policy

BTC Shelter will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under CCPA/CPRA. You will not be denied access to our content, charged different fees, or receive a lower quality of service because you chose to exercise your privacy rights.

Updates and Changes

We may update this CCPA Compliance page periodically. Any material changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this page occasionally.