Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

• Email addresses (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
• Contact information (if you reach out to us)
• Feedback or comments you submit

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information:

• IP address and general location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website information
• Device and operating system information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our educational content
• To send newsletters (only if you subscribe)
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To analyze website usage and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Analytics and Tracking

We use Google Analytics (measurement ID: G-VFY8LRQNB5) to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our site (referral source)
• General geographic location (country/region level)
• Device type, browser, and operating system

This data is aggregated and anonymized. We do not use Google Analytics to track individual users across websites or build advertising profiles.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by using your browser's cookie settings to block analytics cookies.

5. Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Analytics cookies: Set by Google Analytics to measure site usage
• Functional cookies: To remember your preferences (such as learning progress)

We do not use advertising or targeting cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality such as saved progress.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Website usage analytics
• Vercel: Website hosting and content delivery
• Google Fonts: Typography (Space Grotesk, Inter)

These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

7. Affiliate Disclosures

Some links on Bitcoin Verdict may be affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships never influence our scores, ratings, or recommendations. Our review methodology is fully transparent and available on our methodology page.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure hosting on Vercel infrastructure

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request information about data we have about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters and communications
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a readable format

10. Children's Privacy

Bitcoin Verdict is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any 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.

12. Contact Us