Privacy Policy

Introduction

GasCope ("we", "our", or "us") is a cryptocurrency news website located at gascope.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Site. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect

GasCope does not require user accounts or registration. We collect limited information through the following means:

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, certain information may be automatically collected:

• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website or source
• General geographic location (country/region level)

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Store your cookie consent preferences. These are necessary for the Site to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site (only loaded with your consent).
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and advertising partners to display relevant advertisements (only loaded with your consent).

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns to improve our content
• Ensure the Site functions properly
• Display advertisements through Google AdSense
• Comply with legal obligations

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data, which is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google Analytics is only loaded if you accept cookies via our consent banner. You can opt out at any time by:

• Declining cookies when prompted
• Using the Cookie Settings option in our footer
• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Google AdSense and Advertising Partners

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense and its advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Display advertisements based on your interests
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

Google Analytics retains data for 26 months. Advertising cookie data retention varies by provider. Your cookie consent preference is stored in your browser until you clear your browser data or change your preferences.

Your Privacy Rights

For All Users

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

• Accept or decline non-essential cookies
• Change your cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Settings
• Use browser settings to block or delete cookies

GDPR Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your privacy rights, you may:

• Use the Cookie Settings option in our website footer to manage cookie preferences
• Email us at privacy@gascope.com with your request
• Contact Google directly for data held by Google Analytics or AdSense

We will respond to verified requests within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to external websites, including cryptocurrency news sources and project websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information collected through our Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@gascope.com

You may also visit our Contact page for additional contact options.