BlockNews.com Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 7, 2024
Aiur Labs, Inc. (“BlockNews.com,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and values the trust you place in us when you use our websites and online services (collectively, the “Websites”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and retain information from or about you. This Privacy Policy applies to the Websites that link to or post this Privacy Policy, regardless of how you access or use them, including through mobile devices.
BY USING OUR WEBSITES, YOU ARE ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND OUR TERMS OF USE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR WEBSITES.
We may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes to this page. Your continued use of our Websites following the posting of any changes to this Privacy Policy will mean you accept those changes.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to information that you may submit to third-party websites or applications that link to the Websites. BlockNews.com is not responsible for the actions or privacy practices of third-party websites or applications.
1. Information We Collect
We collect, process, and retain information about you when you interact with our Websites and services. The types of information we collect include:
Information You Provide:
- Personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, payment information, social media handles, professional and demographic information, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
- Information related to any accounts or wallets you connect via our Websites.
Information We Automatically Collect:
- We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our Websites, such as IP address, device identifiers, browser type, referral URL, and web log information, including transaction history.
- Location Information: We may collect your location information when you interact with the Websites, which helps us provide location-based services, such as personalized content and ads.
Information From Social Media:
- If you interact with BlockNews.com via social media platforms, we may collect information from your social media profile such as account ID, username, and any information made available by you in posts.
Information From Other Sources:
- We may supplement the information we collect with additional data from third-party sources, including publicly available sources or from third-party services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Websites and services;
- Personalize and enhance your experience on the Websites;
- Communicate with you regarding services, offers, and events;
- Run and administer virtual and in-person events and conferences;
- Provide customer support;
- Analyze and improve our services, products, and operations;
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or illegal activities;
- Comply with legal obligations.
We may retain your information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share the information we collect with third parties in the following situations:
Third-Party Service Providers:
- We share information with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, content management, marketing, payment processing, analytics, and customer service.
Business Partners:
- We may share information with business partners to offer you products or services that may be of interest to you.
Change of Ownership or Corporate Control:
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or change of control, we may transfer your information as part of the transaction.
Legal Requirements:
- We may disclose information in response to a court order, legal process, or when necessary to protect our rights or the safety of our users or the public.
Public Areas and Interactive Features:
- Any information you share in public areas of the Websites or through interactive features (e.g., comments, forums) may be visible to others and should be considered public.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your interactions with our Websites and improve your experience. These technologies collect information such as:
- Page views, referral URLs, IP addresses, device identifiers, and browsing behavior.
You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit certain features of the Websites.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for basic functionality, like page navigation.
- Preference Cookies: Store your preferences, such as language or location.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Websites.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted ads on third-party websites.
5. Your Choices and Access to Your Information
You have choices regarding how we collect and use your information:
- Marketing Emails: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the instructions provided in the email. Please note that you may still receive service-related communications.
- Interest-Based Advertising: You may control or opt-out of interest-based advertising by adjusting your browser settings or using industry opt-out mechanisms such as those offered by the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
- Access and Updates: If you have an account with us, you may update your personal information by logging into your account. You may also contact us to request access to or updates to your personal information.
6. Children’s Privacy
BlockNews.com does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete the information. If you believe that we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
8. Do Not Track
Our Websites do not respond to Do Not Track signals from your browser or device. However, you can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
9. Residents of California – Your Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You can request that we do not sell your personal information.
To exercise these rights, you can contact us at [email protected]. We will verify your request by asking for additional information to confirm your identity.
10. Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, and United Kingdom
If you are a resident of the EEA, Switzerland, or the UK, you have additional rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information;
- Object to or restrict our processing of your data;
- Withdraw consent to processing where applicable;
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
11. Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
12. International Users
If you access our Websites from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated. Your continued use of the Websites after any changes to this Privacy Policy will indicate your acceptance of the updated terms.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy provides a comprehensive overview of how BlockNews.com collects, uses, and protects your personal information, in accordance with legal requirements.
