Who we are

This Privacy Policy describes how Blue Collar Labs LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you access or use the Blue Collar Crypto website and related services (the “Platform”).

By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

A. information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Contact information
Communications you send to us (e.g., inquiries, support requests)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Platform, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Referring URLs
Date and time of access

This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

Operate and maintain the Platform
Respond to inquiries and communications
Improve user experience and site functionality
Monitor usage and performance
Enforce our Terms of Service
Comply with legal obligations

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Analyze site traffic
Understand user behavior
Improve site performance

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Platform.

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Advertising and Sponsorships

The Platform may display sponsored content or advertisements.

We do not sell personal information to advertisers.
Advertising partners may collect anonymized or aggregated data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Embedded content from other websites

We may use third-party services such as analytics providers, hosting providers, or communication tools.

These third parties may have access to limited information solely to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect that information.

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into how the site is used.

We use cookies to:

Ensure the Platform functions properly
Analyze traffic and usage patterns
Improve site performance and user experience
Understand how visitors interact with the Platform

Types of Cookies We Use

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled in our systems.

b. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform by collecting anonymized information such as pages visited and time spent on the site.

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember user preferences and settings to enhance the experience.

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services (such as analytics providers) to place cookies on your device to help analyze usage and performance.

These third parties are governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.

Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of certain features on the Platform.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access to your data
Correction of inaccurate information
Request for deletion

Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can remove it.

GDPR and CCPA Privacy Rights

a. GDPR (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

The right to access your personal data
The right to correct inaccurate personal data
The right to request deletion of your personal data
The right to restrict or object to processing
The right to data portability

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at support@bluecollarcrypto.io.

We process personal data based on:

User consent
Legitimate interests (such as site security and analytics)
Legal obligations where applicable

CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

The right to know what personal information we collect
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to opt out of the sale of personal information

We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

Requests may be submitted by contacting us at support@bluecollarcrypto.io.

Exercising Your Rights

To protect your privacy, we may verify your identity before processing requests. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Cookie Consent and Preferences

Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

You may choose to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage cookie preferences

Essential cookies are always enabled, as they are necessary for the operation of the Platform.

You may update your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or available cookie management tools.

Contact Information

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Blue Collar Labs LLC
Email: support@bluecollarcrypto.io