Privacy Policy

---

Effective Date: Jan 1, 2025
Last Updated: May 24, 2025

Welcome to Cryptalk ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, which provides crypto-related chatrooms and an eCommerce store (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with our Services.

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your username, email address, password (hashed), and optional profile information (e.g., bio, avatar).
   
• Chatroom Activity: Messages you send, files you upload, and any other user-generated content.
   
• eCommerce Data: Name, shipping address, billing address, phone number, and payment details (processed securely through third-party processors).
   

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
   
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, chatroom participation metrics, and other analytics data collected via cookies or tracking technologies.
   

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Cryptalk Services.
   
• Process orders and deliver products.
   
• Facilitate chatroom communications and user interaction.
   
• Improve the functionality and security of our platform.
   
• Send administrative and promotional emails (you may opt out at any time).
   
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity.
   

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: For payment processing, analytics, hosting, and customer support.
   
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
   
• Other Users: Chatroom activity may be visible to others; use discretion when sharing personal information.
   

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access the information we hold about you.
   
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
   
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
   
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
   

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences.
   
• Analyze site usage.
   
• Facilitate secure logins and transactions.
   

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Cryptalk implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. However, no online service can be completely secure. Please use caution when sharing sensitive information in public chatrooms.

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Cryptalk may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here, with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: purenobody@protonmail.com

Would you like this formatted for your website (HTML or Markdown), or would you like a Terms of Service to match?