Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 2, 2025
Introduction
At BitShills, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
By accessing or using BitShills, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our website.
Who We Are
BitShills (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a cryptocurrency awareness platform that provides insights, guides, and resources related to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Contact Email: info@bitshills.com
Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and any details you share when contacting us
- Subscription Information: Email address and preferences for newsletter subscribers
- Content Contributions: Information you provide in comments, forum posts, or other interactive features
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites, and interaction patterns
- Location Data: General location information derived from your IP address
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy section)
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website and services
- To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending newsletters (with your consent)
- To analyze and improve our website, services, and user experience
- To protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
- To comply with our legal obligations
Your Privacy Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances
- Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances
- Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@bitshills.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will securely delete or anonymize your data when it is no longer needed.
Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. When you visit our site, you will be given the option to either accept or decline these analytics cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (including Google Analytics)
- Functionality Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you make
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent options. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.
Newsletter Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you updates, articles, and promotional content. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by:
- Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email
- Contacting us directly at info@bitshills.com with your request
Privacy Commitment and Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers or third-party marketing companies.
We will only share your information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority. We maintain strict confidentiality of your data in all other circumstances.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We will notify you of any significant changes through a prominent notice on our website or by email if you have subscribed to our newsletter.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: info@bitshills.com
By using BitShills, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.