Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 26, 2025
Welcome to BlockchainNerd.net (“we,” “our,” or “us”), owned and operated by Oleg Sklisko. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit or use our website. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy.
By accessing or using BlockchainNerd.net, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website.
Key Terms
To help you understand this policy better:
- Account: A registered user profile that allows you to access certain features of BlockchainNerd.net
- Cookies: Small text files placed on your device that help us provide and improve our services
- Personal Data: Any information that can identify you directly or indirectly
- GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation, the European Union’s privacy law
- CCPA/CPRA: California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
- Email address (when you register or subscribe to our newsletter)
- Account credentials (username and password)
- Communications you send to us
- Profile information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit BlockchainNerd.net, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information and operating system
- Referring/exit pages
- Date/time of visits
- Clickstream data (pages visited and buttons clicked)
- Geographic location (country/region level only)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following legitimate purposes:
- To provide our services: Setting up and managing your account, delivering content about blockchain, NFT, Web3, and cryptocurrency
- To improve user experience: Analyzing how visitors use our site to enhance functionality and content
- To communicate with you: Responding to your inquiries and providing newsletters if you’ve subscribed
- To ensure security: Protecting our website and users from fraud and unauthorized access
- For research and analytics: Understanding user behavior to improve our content and services
Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)
For users in the European Union, we process your information based on:
- Your consent (which you can withdraw at any time)
- Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website
- Performance of any contract with you
- Compliance with legal obligations
Cookies and Similar Technologies
BlockchainNerd.net uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Our cookies fall into these categories:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential/Functional | Enable basic functions like page navigation and secure areas access | Session to 1 year | Yes |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website | Up to 2 years | No |
| Preference | Remember your settings and choices | Up to 1 year | No |
| Marketing | Track you across websites to display relevant advertisements | Up to 2 years | No |
Cookie Controls
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Options typically include:
- Blocking all or certain types of cookies
- Deleting cookies periodically
- Browsing in “private” or “incognito” mode
Please note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our website.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service providers: Companies that help us operate our website (analytics, email services, hosting)
- Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business partners: Only with your explicit consent or as necessary to provide services you’ve requested
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards in compliance with applicable laws.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your personal information
- Restrict certain processing of your data
- Data portability (receiving your data in a structured format)
- Object to our use of your information
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
BlockchainNerd.net is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be notified through a prominent notice on our website.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Oleg Sklisko
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: blockchainnerd.net
Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions
European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the GDPR. Our legal basis for collecting and using your information will depend on the specific information and the context in which we collect it.
California Residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your personal information, opt-out of sales of your personal information, and non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
Nevada Residents
Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of certain “covered information” to third parties. We do not sell your covered information as defined in Nevada law.
Cookie Table Details
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| cookieconsent_status | BlockchainNerd.net | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
| login_session | BlockchainNerd.net | Keeps you logged in during your session | Session |
This policy was last updated on April 26, 2025.