Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01.08.2021
Last Updated: 21.08.2025

CoinsPaid Media (“CoinsPaid Media,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, access our content, or otherwise engage with us.

This Policy applies to all users globally and incorporates obligations from:

• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• The UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
• The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
• Other US state privacy laws (VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA, UCPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws worldwide

By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

1. Data Controller

CoinsPaid Media operates under Dream Finance OÜ, a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Estonia with the registration number 14783543. Our registered office is at: Harju maakond, Tallinn, Kesklinna linnaosa, Kai tn 4, 10111, Estonia.

Contact: dpo@coinspaid.com

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of information:

• Identifiers: name, email address, account details, IP address, device IDs.
• Technical & Device Data: browser type, operating system, language preferences, device type, screen resolution, and connection data.
• Usage Data: pages visited, articles read, links clicked, time spent on site, referring URLs.
• Location Data: approximate location (from IP address), precise geolocation if explicitly consented.
• Marketing & Communication Data: newsletter sign-ups, communication preferences, survey participation.
• Social/Third-Party Data: if you connect via Google, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, or other accounts.
• Professional/Business Data: company name, role, industry details (B2B readers, advertisers).
• User-Generated Content: comments, feedback, survey responses, or submissions.

We do not intentionally collect special category data (e.g., race, political opinions, health, biometrics). If such information is inadvertently submitted, it will be deleted.

3. How We Collect Data

• Directly from you: through forms, subscriptions, comments, or correspondence.
• Automatically: via cookies, pixels, tags, web beacons, and analytics.
• From third parties: advertising partners, analytics providers, or affiliates.

4. Purposes and Legal Bases

We process personal data for:

5. Cookies, Pixels, and Tracking

We use:

• Cookies: small text files for navigation, performance, and personalization.
• Web beacons & pixel tags: to monitor ad campaigns, measure newsletter opens.
• Third-party tracking: Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Reddit Pixel.

Your choices:

• In the EEA/UK, we obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies via our cookie banner.
• In the US, you may opt out of targeted advertising via our “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link.

For more details, see our separate [Cookie Policy].

6. Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content

CoinsPaid Media may use affiliate links in articles and earn commissions on resulting purchases. We also publish sponsored content.

• Affiliate and sponsored content are clearly disclosed.
• Sponsored content does not influence our editorial independence.
• We are not responsible for third-party sites you may access via such links; their own policies apply.

This protects us against liability for external services while keeping transparency with readers.

7. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers (for site operation).
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics).
• Advertising partners (Meta, Google, LinkedIn, Reddit).
• Professional advisers (legal, auditors, compliance).
• Affiliates and content partners (for statistical purposes).
• Authorities (when legally required).

We do not sell your data for money. However, sharing data for advertising/analytics may be considered a “sale” or “share” under US law.

8. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside the EEA/UK, we rely on:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs),
• UK Addendum,
• EU–US Data Privacy Framework,
• Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs), where required.

9. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

• User accounts/newsletters: until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Analytics data: up to 26 months (Google default).
• Legal/accounting data: up to 7 years.
• Ad campaign data: per partner retention (typically 90–365 days).

10. Security

We maintain:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS, TLS)
• Firewalls and intrusion monitoring
• Access controls and staff confidentiality agreements
• Incident response procedures and breach notification systems

While we use industry-standard safeguards, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

11. Your Rights

GDPR / UK GDPR / Swiss law

• Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, withdraw consent.
• Complaint to your supervisory authority.

US State Laws (e.g., CPRA, VCDPA, CPA)

• Right to know categories of data collected
• Right to access and obtain a copy
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to delete personal data
• Right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” for targeted advertising
• Right to limit use of sensitive personal data
• Right to non-discrimination

To exercise your rights, contact dpo@coinspaid.com.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to anyone under 16 (EEA/UK) or 13 (US COPPA). We do not knowingly collect such data. If discovered, it will be deleted.

13. User-Generated Content

When posting comments, reviews, or other content:

• You remain responsible for what you post.
• Public content may be visible to others and indexed by search engines.
• We disclaim liability for third-party use of information you voluntarily disclose.

14. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We do not control their practices and disclaim liability for their content or policies.

15. Law, Safety, and Rights

We may disclose data:

• To comply with laws, regulations, legal processes, or requests.
• To enforce our terms, investigate fraud, or protect our rights.
• To protect users, the public, or property from harm.

16. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy. Significant changes will be communicated via our website or email. Please check the “Last Updated” date.

17. Contact

Data Protection Officer: dpo@coinspaid.com.

19. Disclaimer

CoinsPaid Media provides content for informational purposes only. We make no warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. All information is provided “as is,” without liability to us or our affiliates.

Your use of our website and reliance on its content are at your own risk. We are not liable for damages arising from third-party services, affiliate links, sponsored content, or user-generated material.