1. Overview
CryptoCronicle ("we," "our," "us") is operated by Pypkar Industries (Pty) Ltd, a South African company. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Email address: Required for newsletter delivery and account management
- Payment information: Processed securely via Paddle.com (we never see your full card details)
- Subscription preferences: Free or Premium tier selection
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Email engagement: Opens, clicks, and unsubscribes (via SendGrid)
- Device/browser data: IP address, user agent, timestamp (for analytics and security)
- Website analytics: Pages visited, referral source (via Cloudflare Analytics)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Deliver the daily newsletter to your inbox
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Improve content relevance and newsletter performance
- Communicate service updates or important notices
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate CryptoCronicle:
4.1 Email Delivery
SendGrid (Twilio) delivers our newsletters. They process email addresses and track engagement metrics. SendGrid Privacy Policy
4.2 Payment Processing
Paddle.com handles all payments. They are the Merchant of Record and process credit card details securely. We receive payment confirmation but not your full card number. Paddle Privacy Policy
4.3 Hosting & Analytics
Cloudflare hosts our website and provides privacy-respecting analytics. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
4.4 No Data Sales
We do not sell, rent, or share your email address or personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
- Active subscribers: We retain your email and subscription data as long as you remain subscribed
- Unsubscribed users: Email removed from active lists within 48 hours
- Payment records: Retained for 7 years (legal/tax requirements)
6. Your Rights (GDPR & POPIA)
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your data
- Correction: Update incorrect information
- Deletion: Request account and data deletion
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Unsubscribe: Stop receiving emails at any time
To exercise these rights, email privacy@cryptocronicle.com.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- TLS/SSL encryption for all website traffic
- Secure API connections with SendGrid and Paddle
- No plain-text storage of payment information
- Regular security audits and updates
8. Cookies
We use minimal cookies:
- Essential cookies: For site functionality (e.g., session management)
- Analytics cookies: Cloudflare Analytics (privacy-respecting, no tracking across sites)
We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.
9. Children's Privacy
CryptoCronicle is not directed at individuals under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. International Users
Our servers are located in the United States (Cloudflare). By subscribing, you consent to your data being processed in the US. We comply with GDPR (EU) and POPIA (South Africa) requirements.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of CryptoCronicle after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
For privacy questions or data requests:
Email: privacy@cryptocronicle.com
Company: Pypkar Industries (Pty) Ltd
Location: South Africa