Privacy Policy for GekkoCoins.com
Last Updated: April 25, 2025
At GekkoCoins.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, engage with our content, or contact us. By using GekkoCoins.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Contact Details: When you reach out via email (e.g., [email protected]) or via this contactct page, we may collect your name, email address, or other contact information you provide.
- User-Provided Content: Any information you share voluntarily, such as feedback, comments, or inquiries.
b. Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: We collect anonymized data about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and referral sources, using tools like cookies and analytics services.
- Device Information: Information about your device, including IP address, browser type, and operating system, to optimize your experience.
c. Media
- If you upload images or other media to our website (e.g., through community submissions or comments), we may collect and store these files. Media files may include embedded metadata (e.g., EXIF data in images), such as location or device information. We recommend removing such metadata before uploading to protect your privacy.
d. Embedded Content from Other Websites
- Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or posts) from third-party platforms, such as YouTube, Twitter, or Instagram. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interactions, subject to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the data practices of these third-party platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- Improve our website, content, and user experience based on usage data.
- Communicate with you about updates, new articles, or community events (e.g., via email or social media).
- Display and manage media or embedded content you submit or interact with.
- Analyze trends and preferences to enhance our services.
- Ensure the security of our website and protect against fraudulent activity.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data in the following cases:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (e.g., analytics, email platforms, or content hosting services) that help us operate our website, provided they agree to keep your data confidential.
- Embedded Content Providers: Third-party platforms hosting embedded content (e.g., YouTube or Twitter) may collect data as described in their privacy policies when you interact with their content on our site.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of GekkoCoins.com, our users, or the public.
- Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data (e.g., website traffic statistics) that does not identify you personally.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance your browsing experience (e.g., remembering preferences).
- Analyze website performance and user behavior.
- Deliver relevant content, advertisements, or embedded media.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your experience, including the functionality of embedded content.
5. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
GekkoCoins.com may contain links to external websites, such as our social media pages (e.g., X, Instagram, LinkedIn) or community platforms (e.g., Discord), as well as embedded content from third-party sites (e.g., videos or social media posts). These third-party sites and embedded content providers have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. Please review their policies before sharing personal information or interacting with embedded content.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including media uploads and data from embedded content interactions, from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to take precautions, such as using strong passwords, secure networks, and removing sensitive metadata from media before uploading.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request details about the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct: Update or correct any inaccurate information.
- Delete: Request the deletion of your personal data, including media you’ve uploaded, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Children’s Privacy
GekkoCoins.com is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.
9. International Users
GekkoCoins.com is operated in the United States. If you access our website from outside the U.S., your data, including media and interactions with embedded content, may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or how we handle media and embedded content, please reach out to us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Website: GekkoCoins.com
Thank you for trusting GekkoCoins.com. We’re committed to keeping your data safe and your experience secure.
– The GekkoCoins Team