TheHolyCoins.com (“TheHolyCoins”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you access or use our website.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and account holders who access or interact with TheHolyCoins.com, including project listings, voting features, articles, and related services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you create an account or use social login providers (such as Google, X/Twitter, or Microsoft), we may collect the following personal information:
- Name or display name
- Email address
- Profile image (if provided by the login provider)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the website, we may automatically collect technical and usage data, including:
- IP address (or partial IP where applicable)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages viewed and interaction patterns
- Approximate geographic location
This data is collected using analytics and logging tools, including Google Analytics.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:
- Website operation and functionality – to provide access to features such as voting and account management (legitimate interest).
- Abuse and fraud prevention – including enforcing voting limits and preventing manipulation (legitimate interest).
- Analytics and performance monitoring – to understand website usage and improve content and functionality (legitimate interest and/or consent where required).
- Legal compliance – where processing is required to comply with legal obligations.
4. Voting and User Interaction Data
If you participate in voting or interactive features, we may process limited user data to enforce voting rules, including restrictions such as one vote per project within a defined time period.
Voting data is used solely for platform integrity and abuse prevention and is not sold or used for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
TheHolyCoins uses cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality and performance analysis.
- Essential website functionality
- Analytics and performance measurement
- User preference retention
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required by applicable law, we may implement consent mechanisms for non-essential cookies.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal data. We may share personal information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers and infrastructure partners that support website operation (e.g., analytics, hosting).
- With social login providers as part of authentication processes.
- When required to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requests.
7. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process data outside your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable, appropriate safeguards are used in accordance with data protection laws.
8. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time, subject to legal or operational requirements.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to correct inaccurate information
- Right to request deletion of your data
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
Email: [email protected]