Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Plings (plings.net) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. Plings is an informational blog dedicated to cryptocurrency news, analytics, and educational resources. We do not collect personal information through registrations, forms, or databases. This policy applies solely to data gathered automatically via standard web technologies.

Information We Collect

When you visit Plings, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web server logs and technologies. This includes:

IP address (used only for geographic estimation and security)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring website or search engine
Cookie identifiers

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through external services (e.g., commenting on third-party platforms).

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

To analyze website traffic and user behavior
To improve site performance, content, and user experience
To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or security threats
To deliver relevant advertising through third-party networks (see below)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data. All collected information is aggregated and anonymized.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Plings uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage.

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted). These cookies do not store personal information. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may limit some site functionality.

Third-Party Services

Plings uses trusted third-party services to support website operations:

Google Analytics: To track anonymous traffic patterns and measure site performance. Google’s privacy policy applies to its data processing.
Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense): To display relevant, non-personalized ads based on general browsing behavior. These networks may use cookies to serve ads across the web, but they do not collect directly identifiable information from Plings users.
Cloudflare: To improve site security and performance. Cloudflare processes server logs for DDoS protection and caching.

We do not share personal data with these services. Third parties are contractually obligated to handle data in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to maintain industry-standard protections.

Your Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected
Request deletion of their data
Opt out of the sale of their personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

Since we do not sell personal data, the "opt-out of sale" right does not apply. However, you may request access to or deletion of any data we hold. To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 45 days.

Children's Privacy

Plings does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. We will promptly delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage.