Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Protocol Signal ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website at protocolsignal.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and what rights you have with respect to your personal data.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you visit the Site:

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

• IP Address: Your internet protocol address, which may be used to infer approximate geographic location;
• Browser and Device Information: Browser type, version, operating system, device type, and screen resolution;
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referral URLs, and navigation patterns;
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session identifiers, preference settings, and tracking pixels as described in Section 4.

2.2 Voluntarily Provided Information

• Email Address: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly, we will collect your email address;
• Communications: The content of any messages you send to us via email or contact forms.

We do not collect wallet addresses, private keys, seed phrases, or any blockchain transaction data. We do not custody or process any cryptocurrency or digital assets.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
• To analyze visitor behavior in aggregate form to understand which content is most useful;
• To send newsletter communications to subscribers who have opted in, and to administer subscription management;
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive use of the Site;
• To comply with applicable legal obligations;
• To measure the effectiveness of affiliate and referral links for business purposes.

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the Site to function correctly. These cannot be disabled without significantly impairing site functionality;
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with the Site. This helps us understand traffic patterns and improve content;
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to attribute referral traffic to partner platforms so that we may receive commission credit when a referral results in a qualifying event.

Cookie Control

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site or the ability to track affiliate referrals. For more information on managing cookies, visit your browser's help documentation or allaboutcookies.org.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate the Site. These services may receive certain data about your visit as necessary for their operation:

• Analytics Providers: We may use web analytics services to collect and analyze usage data. These providers process data on our behalf under data processing agreements;
• Affiliate Networks: Affiliate tracking platforms may set cookies or receive referral data when you click on referral links on our Site. These are operated under the third-party's own privacy policies;
• Email Infrastructure: If you subscribe to communications, your email address is processed by our email service provider under our instruction;
• Hosting and Infrastructure: Our Site is hosted on third-party cloud infrastructure providers who process technical data as necessary to deliver the Site.

This Site contains links to external websites and protocols. Clicking these links may result in data collection by those third parties under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any external website or protocol.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors who assist in operating the Site (analytics, hosting, email delivery) under contractual data processing terms;
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information where required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority;
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations;
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information where we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Protocol Signal, our users, or the public.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet-based transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

You should be aware that transmitting information over the internet carries inherent risks. We encourage you to take appropriate precautions, including not sharing sensitive personal information unnecessarily through web forms or email.

8. Your Rights (GDPR and Applicable Law)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal obligations;
• Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances;
• Right to Data Portability: You may request a machine-readable copy of your data where technically feasible;
• Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your data for direct marketing purposes at any time;
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at setupaffiliate@protonmail.com. We will respond to verified requests within thirty (30) days. If you are in the EEA, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

9. Newsletter Opt-Out

If you have subscribed to our newsletter, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in any of our emails or by contacting us directly at setupaffiliate@protonmail.com. Following opt-out, we will cease sending marketing communications to your email address within a commercially reasonable time.

10. International Users

Protocol Signal operates globally. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in jurisdictions that may not have the same level of data protection laws as your home country. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) for international data transfers.

11. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected analytics data in aggregated or pseudonymized form for no longer than 24 months. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. We may retain certain data for longer periods where required by law or to resolve disputes.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact

For questions, requests, or complaints relating to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

setupaffiliate@protonmail.com