Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Decentral Media, Inc., operating as Crypto Briefing (“we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit cryptobriefing.com and es.cryptobriefing.com (collectively, the “Site”), including any related services, features, and content.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

Email address when subscribing to our newsletter or creating an account
Account and profile information through our authentication provider, Privy.io, including data from Google, Twitter/X, or Discord OAuth if you choose to sign in through those services
Web3 wallet addresses if you connect a wallet for authentication or payment
Payment information processed through Stripe for subscriptions (we do not store credit card numbers on our servers)
Any information you submit through contact forms or communications with us

Information collected automatically:

IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type and version, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
Pages visited, articles read, time spent on pages, referral URLs, and click patterns
Cookie identifiers and device identifiers
Newsletter engagement data (open rates, click-through rates) collected through our email service provider, MailerLite

2. How We Collect Information

Directly from you — when you register an account, subscribe to our newsletter, make a purchase, or contact us
Automatically — through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies when you browse the Site
From third-party services — including authentication data from Privy.io (which may relay information from Google, Twitter/X, or Discord), transaction confirmations from Stripe, engagement data from MailerLite, and advertising data from our ad partners

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
Authenticate your identity and manage your account
Process subscription payments and manage billing
Send newsletters and editorial updates through MailerLite
Analyze Site usage and measure content performance
Serve and measure the effectiveness of advertising through programmatic ad technology
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies and similar technologies:

Essential cookies — required for Site functionality, authentication, and security
Functional cookies — remember your preferences such as language selection and display settings
Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the Site, including pages visited and traffic sources
Advertising cookies — placed by our advertising partners through Prebid.js header bidding and InMobi to deliver relevant advertising, measure ad performance, and enable frequency capping. These partners may use cookie syncing to match identifiers across platforms.
Newsletter tracking — MailerLite uses tracking pixels in emails to measure open rates and engagement

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool. Most browsers also allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:

Payment processor (Stripe) — to process subscription payments. Stripe may collect device and behavioral data for fraud prevention. See Stripe’s Privacy Policy.
Authentication provider (Privy.io) — to manage user authentication and account access. See Privy’s Privacy Policy.
Email service provider (MailerLite) — to deliver newsletters and measure email engagement. See MailerLite’s Privacy Policy.
Advertising partners — including InMobi and demand-side platforms participating in our Prebid.js header bidding. These partners receive cookie data, device identifiers, and browsing data to serve and measure programmatic advertising. This sharing may constitute a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under certain privacy laws.
Infrastructure providers — including Amazon Web Services (hosting), Cloudflare (CDN and security), and Vercel (related services)
AI service providers — we use AI services from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google to assist with content generation and curation. These services process article content, not user personal data.
Legal and regulatory authorities — when required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights and safety
Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

Account data — retained for the life of your account and a reasonable period after deletion
Payment and transaction records — retained as required by tax and financial regulations, typically up to 7 years
Newsletter subscription data — retained until you unsubscribe, plus a short suppression period to honor your opt-out
Analytics data — typically retained for 14 to 26 months
Server logs — retained for up to 90 days
Cookie data — retention varies by cookie type; session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies have defined expiration dates

7. Your Privacy Rights — European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

Access — request a copy of your personal data
Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
Erasure — request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restriction — request that we limit how we process your data
Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling
Withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

Our legal bases for processing your data include: your consent (for cookies and marketing), contract performance (for providing services to account holders), legitimate interest (for analytics and security), and legal obligation (for compliance requirements).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. Your Privacy Rights — California (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act provide you with the following rights:

Right to know — what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell
Right to delete — request deletion of your personal information
Right to correct — request correction of inaccurate personal information
Right to opt out — opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Our use of programmatic advertising may constitute “sharing” under the CCPA.
Right to non-discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a valid opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

To submit a request, contact us at [email protected]. We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days.

9. Other US State Privacy Laws

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, Oregon, Montana, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights to access, delete, correct, and opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, and certain profiling activities. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

10. International Data Transfers

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the US, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US. For users in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and other lawful transfer mechanisms to ensure appropriate safeguards for your data.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

Encryption in transit via HTTPS/TLS across all Site pages
Payment data handled by Stripe under PCI DSS compliance — credit card details are never stored on our servers
Cloudflare for DDoS protection and content delivery security
Access controls and authentication requirements for administrative systems

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

12. AI-Generated Content

Crypto Briefing uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in content generation, including article drafting, headline creation, summarization, news curation, and sentiment analysis. Our AI systems process publicly available news data and source materials to produce editorial content. User personal data is not used as input to these AI content generation systems.

13. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

14. Web3 and Blockchain

If you connect a Web3 wallet to the Site:

Your public wallet address is pseudonymous but may be publicly visible on the blockchain
Any on-chain transactions (such as token staking or payments) are recorded on public blockchains and cannot be deleted or modified by Crypto Briefing
We do not have access to your private keys or custody of your digital assets
We do not link wallet addresses to personal identity unless you voluntarily provide identifying information

15. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

The Site contains links to third-party websites and may include embedded content such as social media posts, videos, and financial charts. These third parties may set their own cookies and collect data independently. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Decentral Media, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Website: cryptobriefing.com