Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Lighter ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://lighters.neocities.org/ and use our services related to cryptocurrency education and blockchain insights.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website.

Contact Information:
Lighter
428 Zoila Way Apt. 372
Maximofurt, DC 65348
United States
Phone: +1 920 891 0332
Registration No: 47741548

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account or subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our contact form or email
• Subscribe to our blog or cryptocurrency insights
• Participate in surveys, promotions, or contests
• Leave comments on our blog posts or articles
• Request customer support or assistance

Personal information may include:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Username and password
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address and geolocation data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type and identifiers
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits
• Clickstream data and navigation patterns

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Service Delivery: To provide, operate, and maintain our cryptocurrency education platform and blog content
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you updates about cryptocurrency news and blockchain insights
• Personalization: To customize your experience and deliver content tailored to your interests in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology
• Analytics: To analyze website usage, monitor trends, and improve our services and content quality
• Marketing: To send promotional materials, newsletters, and information about our cryptocurrency educational resources (with your consent where required)
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraudulent activity, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities
• Research: To conduct research and development to improve our cryptocurrency education offerings

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Website hosting and maintenance providers
• Email delivery and marketing automation services
• Analytics and data analysis providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• Payment processors (if applicable)
• Content delivery networks (CDN)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:

• Compliance with legal obligations, court orders, or subpoenas
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Investigation of potential violations of our terms and policies
• Prevention of fraud, security threats, or illegal activities

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change and how it affects your personal information.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

5. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, and social media platforms that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

We may integrate third-party services such as:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Facebook Pixel for advertising and analytics
• Social media platforms for content sharing
• Email marketing services
• Content management systems

These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure servers and firewalls
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. 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. Factors affecting retention periods include:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• The purposes for which we process the information
• Legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
• Our legitimate business interests

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
• Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
• Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.

When we transfer personal information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

11. California Privacy Rights

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

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at the information provided in Section 13. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

For material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will provide prominent notice on our website or send you an email notification (if you have provided your email address). Your continued use of our website after changes to the Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

14. Consent

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or services.