Privacy Policy

28 Feb 2025 | | by James Stanitz

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how LedgerBeat collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at ledgerbeat.com. We are committed to transparency and respecting your privacy. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our site, which provides real-time blockchain, cryptocurrency, and stock market insights without requiring registration or storing personal data in databases.

Information We Collect

When you visit LedgerBeat, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information through standard web technologies. This includes:

IP address (used only for geographic approximation and security)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referral URLs
Standard server logs

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other information that directly identifies you unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms (which we treat as one-time communications and do not store).

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

To understand how visitors interact with our content and improve user experience
To monitor and maintain site performance and security
To deliver relevant advertising through third-party networks (as described below)
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information, nor do we use it for purposes beyond those listed above.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember preferences, analyze traffic patterns, and serve targeted ads. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete them. However, disabling cookies may limit some site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to support our operations and improve our content. These include:

Google Analytics — to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google may collect data under its own Privacy Policy.
Advertising Networks (e.g., Google AdSense) — to display relevant ads based on your browsing activity. These networks may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads and measure effectiveness.
Cloudflare — for security and performance optimization, which may log IP addresses and other technical data.

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control their use of your information.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect, including using secure servers and encryption where applicable. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to implement industry-standard safeguards.

Your Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect about you
Request deletion of your personal information (if any is stored)
Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell data)
Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 45 days.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.