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Last updated: August 14, 2026 · global

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to BlockNews+ – your trusted source for global news and crypto intelligence. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our platform, read articles, or interact with our crypto tools.

Our promise: We never sell your personal data. Period.

Information We Collect

We collect limited data to improve your experience and deliver relevant news & crypto updates:

Device & usage: browser type, IP address (anonymized), pages visited, and time spent.
Preferences: topics you follow (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, global politics).
Optional: email address (if you subscribe to our premium crypto newsletter).
Blockchain data: public wallet addresses you choose to track (stored locally).

IP anonymized
No geo-tracking
Wallet addresses hashed

Crypto & Blockchain Transparency

Our platform uses decentralized principles. We never store your private keys or seed phrases. Any on-chain data (e.g., gas fees, transaction history) is fetched via public APIs and is not linked to your identity.

We use read-only access to blockchain explorers.
No wallet connection is required to read news.
If you use our “Crypto Tracker” feature, data is saved in your browser’s local storage.

             Third-party: we may use trusted analytics (e.g., Plausible, Fathom) that are privacy-friendly and GDPR compliant.
          

Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal cookies – only essential ones for functionality and preferences. We do not use intrusive ad trackers. You can manage cookie preferences anytime.

Essential: session cookies to keep you logged in (if applicable).
Preference: cookies to remember your theme (dark/light) and crypto watchlist.
Analytics: first-party, anonymized cookies to count unique visits.

No third-party marketing cookies.

Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

You have full control over your data:

Access: request a copy of your data.
Rectification: correct any inaccurate information.
Erasure: request deletion of your personal data.
Opt-out: unsubscribe from newsletters or analytics tracking.

To exercise your rights, contact us via the details below. We respond within 30 days.

Contact & Data Officer

Privacy Team: privacy@blocknews.io

Data Protection Officer (DPO): Dr. Elena Voss, CIPP/E

1819 Blockchain Blvd, Suite 4, Gibraltar (EU representative)

Response time: < 24h for urgent requests

Security: All data encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3).
0x7F4…B9E (public audit log)