Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 21, 2025

1. Introduction

FakeBollinger.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website fakebollinger.com (the "Site"), providing crypto and blockchain news, analysis, and insights. This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect when you use our Site, including any related services, features, or content.

We value your trust and are committed to being transparent about our data practices. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our Site, including:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password.
• Profile Information: Information you add to your profile, such as a profile picture, bio, or cryptocurrency interests.
• Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us, subscribing to newsletters, responding to surveys, or participating in community discussions.
• Transaction Information: If you make purchases through our Site, we collect payment information, billing details, and transaction history.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, navigation paths, referring/exit pages, and interaction patterns.
• Location Information: General location based on IP address.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy section for more details).

2.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Social media platforms when you connect your accounts or share our content.
• Analytics providers and advertising networks.
• Partners with whom we offer co-branded services or engage in joint marketing activities.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
• Process transactions and send related information, including confirmations and receipts.
• Send administrative messages, updates, security alerts, and support messages.
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests, and provide customer service.
• Personalize your experience by delivering content and product offerings relevant to your interests.
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Site.
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
• Communicate with you about products, services, offers, and events, and provide news and information we think will interest you.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our Site. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, enabling navigation and use of features.
• Preference Cookies: Allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance.

4.3 Other Tracking Technologies

We also use web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies that help us better manage content by informing us what content is effective. These technologies are used in our emails to track open rates and click-through rates.

4.4 Your Cookie Choices

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, if you reject cookies, certain features of our Site may not function properly. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:

5.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processors and financial institutions
• Customer support and help desk providers
• Email delivery services
• Analytics companies
• Cloud hosting and storage providers

5.2 Advertising Partners

We work with third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Site. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.

5.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

5.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). We may also disclose your information to:

• Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Site
• Protect the personal safety of users of the Site or the public

5.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining how long to keep your information, we consider:

• The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information
• The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
• Whether we can achieve the purposes of processing through other means
• Legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements

When we no longer need to process your information for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, we will delete or anonymize your information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Account Information

You can update, correct, or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account settings. If you cannot access certain information or need assistance, please contact us at help@fakebollinger.com.

7.2 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. Even if you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations.

7.3 Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to your personal information.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.
• Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your information.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to our processing of your information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at help@fakebollinger.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

7.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Due to the lack of a common interpretation of Do Not Track signals, our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive information
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure data storage and transmission protocols
• Employee training on data security practices

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

9. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States and process information on servers located in the United States and other countries. If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country different from your country of residence, including the United States, which may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country.

By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child under 16, please contact us at help@fakebollinger.com.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites, services, or content. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the privacy practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by email (if you have provided your email address) or by means of a notice on our Site prior to the change becoming effective.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at help@fakebollinger.com.

14. European Economic Area (EEA) Privacy Rights

If you are in the EEA, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
• The right to erasure of your personal data
• The right to restrict processing of your personal data
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing of your personal data
• The right not to be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling

To exercise these rights, please contact us at help@fakebollinger.com.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: help@fakebollinger.com

Thank you for trusting FakeBollinger.com with your information. We are committed to maintaining that trust by protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data.