Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how BTC Shelter collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at btcshelter.com. We are committed to transparency and respect your privacy. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our site, which provides educational content about blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and stock markets.

Information We Collect

When you visit BTC Shelter, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require registration, collect email addresses, or store personal data in databases. The information collected includes:

IP address and geographic location (approximate)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referral source (e.g., search engine or social media)
Standard server log data

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
To understand which content is most valuable to our readers
To ensure the website functions properly and securely
To deliver relevant advertising through third-party networks

We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or selling personal information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage. We use both session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (longer-lasting).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though doing so may affect the functionality of some features on our site.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:

Google Analytics: To measure traffic, user behavior, and site performance. Google may collect data under its own Privacy Policy.
Advertising Networks (e.g., Google AdSense): To display relevant ads based on your browsing behavior. These networks may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads and collect non-personally identifiable information.
Cloudflare: To improve site security and performance. Cloudflare processes IP addresses and other technical data for DDoS protection and CDN services.

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are not controlled by BTC Shelter. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including using secure servers and encryption protocols. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use industry-standard practices to safeguard your information.

Your Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected about them
Request deletion of their personal information
Opt out of the sale of their personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

While we do not sell personal information, we do allow third-party advertising networks to collect data for targeted ads, which may be considered a "sale" under CCPA. You may exercise your opt-out rights by visiting the Google Ads Settings page or using browser-based ad blockers.

Children's Privacy

BTC Shelter is intended for general audiences, including adults and informed users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.