Privacy Policy

bit-coin.org ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Information We Collect

Email Addresses

We are not currently collecting newsletter subscriptions on bit-coin.org. If newsletter signup is re-enabled in the future, we will collect only your email address and process it through Buttondown, subject to Buttondown's privacy policy .

If you have previously subscribed or subscribe after signup is re-enabled, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. To request deletion of your data, email us at privacy@bit-coin.org.

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, session duration, referral source, and approximate location via IP address truncation. This data is associated with randomly assigned client identifiers stored in cookies (_ga, _ga_*) and is used solely for aggregate site analysis.

Google Analytics uses cookies. By using this site you consent to the use of these analytics cookies. You can opt out at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings. For more information see Google's Privacy Policy .

Cookies and Tracking

Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics sets the following first-party cookies on our domain:

• _ga — distinguishes unique users; expires after 2 years.
• _ga_G-0H97YQ3ZD6 — persists session state; expires after 2 years.

These cookies contain only a randomly generated identifier and do not store personal data directly. You can delete or block these cookies at any time via your browser settings or the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on .

Affiliate Cookies

Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and visit a partner site (such as Coinbase, Kraken, Ledger, or others), those sites may set their own cookies to track referrals. These cookies are set by the affiliate partner, not by bit-coin.org. We have no control over, and take no responsibility for, third-party cookies set by affiliate partners.

We earn a commission if you sign up for a service through an affiliate link. This is disclosed at the top of any article containing affiliate links and in our About page.

Infrastructure Cookies

Our hosting provider, Cloudflare, may set technical cookies necessary for security and performance (e.g., bot detection). These cookies are set by Cloudflare and are governed by Cloudflare's privacy policy .

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Buttondown — Newsletter delivery platform kept available for a future signup relaunch. If signup is re-enabled, subscriber email addresses would be stored on Buttondown's servers in the United States.
• Google Analytics 4 — Website analytics provided by Google LLC. Data may be processed in the United States. See Google's Privacy Policy .
• Cloudflare Pages — Website hosting and content delivery. Cloudflare may process technical data (IP addresses, request headers) for security and performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely to:

• Send you our Bitcoin newsletter if you voluntarily subscribe after signup is re-enabled
• Understand aggregate usage patterns to improve the site
• Track affiliate referrals for commission purposes

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not use your data for advertising targeting.

Your Rights

Newsletter Subscribers

• Unsubscribe: If you subscribe in the future, click the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email at any time.
• Data access or deletion: Email us at privacy@bit-coin.org. We will respond within 30 days.

GDPR (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. If newsletter signup is re-enabled, our legal basis for processing newsletter email addresses will be consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.

Data Security

We use reputable third-party services (Buttondown, Cloudflare) that employ industry-standard security measures. We do not store personal data ourselves beyond what is processed by these services. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will note the date of the last update at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: privacy@bit-coin.org