Last Revised: 9/25/2024
This Privacy Policy outlines the privacy practices of Cointweets.com (collectively referred to as "we," "us," or "our") in connection with personal data collected through our products, services, websites, and other interactions with you, collectively referred to as the "Services." By using our Services, you agree to the practices outlined below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at admin@cointweets.com.
1. Information We Collect
The information we collect when you use our Services falls into three categories:
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
Certain information is necessary for account creation or use of our Services, including:
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Personal Accounts: To create an account, you must provide a display name, username, password, email address or phone number, date of birth, and your preferred display language. You may also provide third-party single sign-in information if you choose to use this option. In you prefer verifying your account, you will provide a picture of yourself. Your profile information, display name and username, is always public.
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Payment Information: For our paid products and services, you will need to provide payment information such as your credit or debit card number, expiration date, CVV code, and billing address.
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Preferences: We collect your preferences when you set them in your account settings to customize your experience.
1.2 Information We Collect When You Use Our Services
We collect data based on your interaction with our products and services to enhance functionality and ensure a safe, secure environment:
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Usage Information: This includes the content you post, your interactions with other users' content, messages, and your overall activity on our platform.
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Device Information: We collect details about the devices you use to access our Services, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device settings, and mobile carrier.
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Location Information: Based on your settings, we may collect data about your approximate or precise location to offer relevant content and ads.
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Inferred Identity: We may infer your identity based on account information, device use, or browser interactions.
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Log Information: We collect log data when you interact with our Services, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
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Advertisements: We may collect information about your interactions with ads on and off our platform.
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Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect website usage data. You can learn more about cookies in our Cookie Policy.
1.3 Information We Receive from Third Parties
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Ad Partners, Developers, and Publishers: We may receive data from our partners, including browser cookie IDs, device IDs, and user demographic information, to improve advertising and other services.
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Other Third Parties: We may receive data from other Cointweets.com users, developers, and partners that help us evaluate the quality and safety of the content on our platform.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
2.1 Operate, Improve, and Personalize Services
We use your information to provide, operate, and personalize our Services, including suggesting content, ads, and connections based on your preferences.
2.2 Safety and Security
We use data to ensure the safety and security of our users and Services, including verifying identities, preventing fraud, and enforcing our policies and applicable law.
2.3 Measure and Analyze
We analyze how users engage with our Services to measure effectiveness and improve functionality.
2.4 Communications
We use your contact information to send you updates about our products, services, and policies. Marketing communications are sent only if you’ve opted in.
2.5 Research and Development
We use the information we collect to conduct research and improve the performance and quality of our Services.
3. Sharing Information
We share your information in the following ways:
3.1 Public Sharing
Your profile information and posts may be visible to the general public, depending on your settings.
3.2 With Service Providers and Partners
We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our Services, including payment processors, hosting providers, and fraud detection services.
3.3 Advertising and Third-Party Integrations
We work with advertising partners to deliver relevant ads. These partners may collect data based on your interactions with ads on and off our platform.
3.4 Legal and Safety
We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe it is necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of others.
3.5 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Account information remains available while your account is active, and other data is kept unless required for legal or security reasons.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Access, Correction, and Portability: You can access and correct your information or request a copy of your data.
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Deletion: You can delete your account. Public content may remain available elsewhere even after deletion.
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Manage Preferences: You can manage your privacy settings to control how we use and share your information.
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Object to or Restrict Processing: You can object to or limit how we use your data under certain circumstances.
6. Cross-Border Data Transfers
We may transfer your personal information across borders to provide our Services globally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers, and we comply with applicable privacy laws.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have the information deleted.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.