1. Who We Are

Block Digest (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website blockdigest.io, a cryptocurrency market intelligence platform providing daily, weekly, and monthly market analysis, crypto news, and educational content. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about visitors to our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Usage Data: When you visit Block Digest, we automatically collect technical data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is collected through Google Analytics 4.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant advertisements. See Section 5 for details.
• Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Your email is not publicly displayed.
• Contact Inquiries: If you contact us directly, we may retain your email address and message content.

We do not collect payment information, and we do not require account registration to access our content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve the Block Digest website and content
• Analyze site traffic and user behavior to understand what content is most useful
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Respond to comments and inquiries
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

Block Digest uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

• Google Analytics 4 — Website traffic analysis. Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — Advertising. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. Google Ads Policy
• Google Search Console — Search performance monitoring
• CoinGecko API — Real-time cryptocurrency price data displayed in our ticker
• Alternative.me API — Fear & Greed Index data
• Cloudflare — CDN and security services. Cloudflare Privacy Policy

5. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., WordPress session cookies).
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences such as comment author information.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site. You can also opt out of Google’s personalized advertising at google.com/settings/ads.

6. Data Retention

We retain usage data collected via Google Analytics for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. Comment data is retained as long as the associated post exists. If you request deletion of your comment, please contact us.

7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes.
• Right to Opt-Out (CCPA): California residents may opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Block Digest is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. External Links

Our site contains links to external websites including news sources, exchange platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Investment Disclaimer

All content published on Block Digest — including market analysis, news summaries, and opinion pieces — is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Block Digest is not liable for any financial losses arising from use of our content.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.