Privacy
Blockchain Magazine, Inc., including any affiliates and subsidiaries (“Blockchain Magazine,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values the trust you place in us when you use our affiliated websites and online services (collectively, our “Websites”).
This Privacy Policy describes our collection, use, disclosure, and retention of information we collect from or about you. This Privacy Policy applies to our Websites that post or link to it, regardless of how you access or use them, including through mobile devices.
BY USING OUR WEBSITES, YOU ARE ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND OUR TERMS OF USE, AND YOU ARE CONSENTING TO OUR COLLECTION, USE, DISCLOSURE, AND RETENTION OF INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY.
If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Websites. We may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes to our Websites. Your continued use of our Websites following the posting of any changes will mean you accept those changes.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to information that you may submit to third-party websites or mobile applications that may link to the Websites or be linked to on the Websites. We are not responsible for the actions or privacy practices of third-party websites and applications; please consult those websites and applications directly to understand their privacy practices.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU:
We collect, process, and retain information from you and any devices you may use when you use or interact with our Websites, and in other ways described below.
Information You Give Us: We receive and store information provided to us or given to us in any other way, including your: name, mailing address, phone number, email address, picture, date of birth, payment information, registration information, social media and messaging platform handle, optional biographic and demographic information, professional and licensure information, information for wallets you create or connect via our Websites, survey responses, and any other information that you voluntarily provide. This includes information that you share with us on third-party websites and platforms.
If you apply for a job on our Websites, we will collect your name, contact information, resume/CV and cover letter, information from your LinkedIn Profile or website, and whether you require sponsorship for employment within the U.S. You will also have the opportunity to provide voluntary demographic and self-identification information; this information is not required and is not used for any employment decisions.
Information We Automatically Collect: We receive and store certain types of information whenever you use our Websites. Our Websites may use “cookies,” tagging and other tracking technologies to help enable us to enhance or personalize your online experience. This information includes computer and connection information such as statistics on your page views, traffic to and from our Websites, referral URL, ad data, your IP address, device identifiers, transaction history, and your web log information.
Location Data Gathering: As you explore our Websites or engage with our digital services, we may receive details about your location and device, including a distinctive identifier for your device. This location data empowers us to offer location-based features, like tailored advertisements and personalized content. Moreover, if you scan one of our QR codes, we gain insights into the event, venue, or business linked with that code, thus discerning your whereabouts at the moment of scanning.
Social Media Interaction Information: When you interact with us or our online platforms via social media, we might gather personal data that you choose to share with us, such as your account ID, username, and content included in your posts. Opting to log into your account via a social networking service could result in the sharing of specific information about you and your interactions between us and that service. With your consent, we may also access information from your social media profile.
Data Acquisition from Alternate Sources: We may enrich the information we collect by supplementing it with data obtained offline or from external sources.
Utilization of Collected Information:
We employ the information gathered from or about you to enhance and personalize your experience on the Websites continually. This includes delivering our services and conferences, addressing information requests, analyzing trends and statistics, and engaging in communication with you. Refer to the “Your Choices” section below for guidance on managing your information and the choices available to you.
Furthermore, we may utilize your information to:
- Maintain and enhance the functionality of the Websites for internal or business-related purposes.
- Organize and manage both virtual and in-person conferences effectively.
- Fulfill your requests for information promptly and accurately.
- Facilitate communication with you regarding various matters.
- Identify, investigate, and prevent activities that contravene our policies or are deemed fraudulent or illegal.
- Conduct optimization, analysis, or enhancement of our Websites, products, services, and operational processes.
- Deliver, manufacture, and dispatch the products you order or services you request.
- Provide dedicated customer support services.
- Send you offers or other relevant communications about our products and services, including notifications about special or promotional events. These may encompass collaborations or co-offerings with third-party entities.
- Manage contests, sweepstakes, promotions, and surveys effectively.
- Facilitate the posting of user-generated content provided by users.
Sharing Your Information with Third Parties:
We disclose information collected from or about you to third parties in the following ways. Additionally, we may share non-personally identifiable information, such as aggregate data, de-identified information, device identifiers, or other unique identifiers, with third parties. Refer to the “Your Choices” section below for guidance on managing your information and the choices available to you.
Third-Party Service Providers:
We enlist the services of third-party service providers to carry out various functions on our behalf, including hosting, content syndication, content management, technical integration, marketing, analytics, customer service, fraud protection, payment processing, fulfillment, and shipping. These third parties may access information about you as necessary to fulfill their designated functions.
Business Partners:
Information that identifies you personally may be shared with business partners who offer products and services that we believe may be of interest to you.
Accessing and Updating Your Information:
If you have an account with us, you can update the information you’ve provided by logging into your account and editing the relevant details. Please note that certain information, such as your username or email, may not be changeable after your account has been established. We may require sufficient information to verify your identity before granting access to records containing your information. Requests to change your information may be declined if we believe it would violate any law or legal requirement or result in inaccurate information.
Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies:
We utilize tracking technologies like cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to record your preferences, track your usage of our Websites, monitor interactions with our emails, and measure exposure to our online ads. These technologies help us analyze traffic, enhance the functionality of our Websites, and tailor content to be more relevant and user-friendly.
Most web browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can usually modify your browser settings to disable or reject cookies if you prefer. You may also render some web beacons unusable by rejecting or removing their associated cookies. However, please note that deleting cookies or declining them may affect certain features of the Websites, impacting their functionality.
We employ third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to assist us in analyzing user interactions with our Websites. These service providers may use cookies or similar technologies to gather information about your visit, including your IP address, time of visit, referring website, and general location. However, they do not collect personally identifiable information. Information collected by Google Analytics is subject to Google’s privacy policies.
Additionally, we collaborate with third-party companies that use tracking technologies to deliver advertisements on our Websites and other third-party sites. These entities may collect data about your online activities across various websites and online services to provide you with interest-based advertising. While we do not knowingly provide them with personally identifiable information, they may be able to identify you with sufficient data from other sources.
The cookies on our Websites are categorized as follows:
- Necessary: Essential for basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.
- Preferences: Remember user preferences such as language or region.
- Analytics and Statistics: Aid in understanding how users interact with our Websites.
- Marketing: Track devices across websites to display relevant ads.
Some content, applications, and ads on our Websites may be served by third parties. We do not control their tracking technologies or usage. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of websites not operated by us that are linked to or from our Websites.
Your browser or device may include a “Do Not Track” feature. However, our information collection, disclosure practices, and provided choices will remain consistent with this Privacy Policy, regardless of whether a Do Not Track signal is received.
Your Choices Regarding Information Use and Sharing:
You have several options regarding the information you provide and how we use it. These choices are outlined below.
Marketing Emails: By providing us with your email address, you acknowledge that we may use it to communicate with you. While you cannot opt-out of receiving service-related notifications and communications regarding your account or transactions, you can opt-out of receiving promotional and marketing emails by using the “unsubscribe” feature in our marketing communications.
Text Messages: If you have opted into one of our text messaging programs, you can opt-out at any time by replying “STOP” to any message.
Interest-Based Advertising Choices: You also have choices concerning interest-based advertising. Although many browsers accept cookies by default, you can typically adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if desired. Keep in mind that removing cookies may also delete opt-out cookies affecting your advertising preferences.
Many third-party advertisers that utilize tracking tools on our Websites are members of programs offering additional choices regarding the use of your information for advertising purposes. You can learn more about limiting these third parties’ use of your information by visiting the websites of the Network Advertising Initiative and the Digital Advertising Alliance.
Similarly, you can explore options to opt-out of mobile app tracking by specific advertising networks through your device settings. For guidance on adjusting these settings, refer to the support information for Apple, Android, or Windows devices.
Please note that opting out of participating advertising network services does not guarantee that you will not receive advertising while using our Websites or other platforms. It also does not prevent the receipt of interest-based advertising from third parties that do not participate in these industry programs.