Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 10, 2025
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

1. Who We Are

Blockchain Business Trends (“BBT”, “we,” “our,” or “us”) is an independent digital publication focused on blockchain, Web3, cryptocurrency, NFTs, and iGaming trends. We are the data controller for all information collected through our website, contact forms, and related platforms.

If you have any questions or concerns about your data, you can contact us at:
📧 info@blockchainbusinesstrends.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal and behavioral data to improve user experience, power analytics, and offer personalized content. This includes:

  • Personal Data:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Company name

    • IP address

  • Behavioral Data:

    • Page views, click interactions, time spent on articles, and referral sources via tools like Google Analytics and similar third-party platforms.

We do not currently collect sensitive data (e.g., medical, biometric, financial, or demographic info), nor do we process professional resumes or employment-related data.

3. How We Collect Your Data

You provide data when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or magazine

  • Submit a message via our contact form

  • Interact with our website and content (passively collected via cookies and tracking technologies)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Send magazine issues, newsletters, and relevant updates

  • Respond to contact form submissions and inquiries

  • Analyze user behavior to improve content and site performance

  • Display tailored content or advertising via third-party platforms

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your data. We may share it with verified third-party vendors (e.g., Mailchimp, Google Analytics, CRM platforms) under strict confidentiality and compliance terms.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Measure website traffic and engagement

  • Improve your content experience

  • Support functionality and security

You can manage or disable cookies at any time via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our site.

6. Third Parties & Data Sharing

We may share limited user data with:

  • Email and CRM platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid)

  • Advertising and analytics partners (e.g., Google, Meta)

  • Strategic partners (e.g., sponsors, guest contributors)

  • Event or webinar partners (when you register for co-hosted events)

These partners are contractually obligated to comply with privacy and security standards.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your region (including United States, European Union, Colombia, Panama, and the Dominican Republic), you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Opt-out of marketing communications

  • Object to or restrict certain data uses

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data authority

To exercise these rights, email us at: info@blockchainbusinesstrends.com

8. Do Not Track & Behavioral Tracking

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings and do not engage in unauthorized third-party behavioral tracking.

9. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our content is intended for users aged 18+. We do not knowingly collect or store data from children under 13 years old.

10. Security Measures

We implement best practices to protect your information, including:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption

  • Access control measures

  • Third-party platform compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOC2, ISO 27001)

11. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as needed for the purposes outlined, or as required by law. Unsubscribed users will be removed from mailing systems within 30 days.

12. Magazine Contributors & Submissions

Contributors who submit articles, interviews, or multimedia grant us editorial rights to publish their content and associated public contact information (e.g., LinkedIn profile, bio) unless otherwise agreed upon.

13. AI-Powered Tools Disclosure

We may use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Jasper, Midjourney) for:

  • Copywriting assistance

  • Personalizing content experiences

  • Enhancing editorial production

No personal data is directly shared with AI tools unless anonymized and processed securely.

14. Subscription Terms

By subscribing to our newsletter or digital magazine:

  • You consent to receive periodic editorial and promotional emails.

  • You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.

  • Subscription data is managed by secure third-party services.

15. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect operational, legal, or technological changes. We will notify users:

  • On this page

  • Via email (if subscribed)

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

📬 Contact Us

For any privacy concerns, data requests, or complaints, contact:
📧 info@blockchainbusinesstrends.com
🌐 www.blockchainbusinesstrends.com