Last updated: January 2026
At Smart Crypto Guide (https://smartcryptoguide.com), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://smartcryptoguide.com
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in the following situations:
- When you contact us through forms
- When you leave comments
- When you subscribe to newsletters (if applicable)
- When you create an account (if available)
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- Browser information
- Any details you choose to submit
We also automatically collect basic technical data such as device type, operating system, and browsing behavior for analytics and security purposes.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
An anonymized hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval, your profile picture (if available) may be visible publicly with your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract this data from publicly available images.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience.
Cookies may be used for:
- Saving your name and email when leaving comments
- Login functionality
- Display preferences
- Basic analytics
Login cookies last up to two days. Screen preference cookies last up to one year. If “Remember Me” is selected, login may persist for two weeks.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Some pages may include embedded content (such as videos or articles).
Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the external website directly. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve website performance
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
- Maintain security
We never sell your personal data.
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share limited data with trusted third-party services for:
- Spam protection
- Website analytics
- Email delivery
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
Data Retention
Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to allow automatic approval of future comments.
For registered users (if any), personal information is stored in user profiles. Users may edit or delete their data at any time (except usernames). Website administrators can also access this information.
Your Rights
You may request:
- A copy of your stored personal data
- Deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we are required to keep for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
To make a request, please contact us through the website.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
Some data may be processed outside your country depending on the services we use, always under standard data protection practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.