Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data necessary to operate ChainStreet.io:

• Usage Data: Page views, referral sources, time on site (via analytics)
• Newsletter: Email address (only if you subscribe)
• Comments: Name, email, website (only if you comment)
• Device Info: Browser type, OS, screen resolution (for optimization)

We do not collect: credit card information, government IDs, or sensitive personal data.

2. How We Use Information

Your data is used solely for:

• Delivering newsletter content (if subscribed)
• Improving site performance and user experience
• Analyzing traffic patterns and content engagement
• Responding to inquiries and support requests

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies & Tracking

ChainStreet uses the following cookies:

• Essential: Session cookies for site functionality
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics (Google Analytics, Plausible)
• Preferences: Theme settings (light/dark mode)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Some site features may be affected.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may collect

• Email: ConvertKit, Substack, or similar (newsletter delivery)
• Analytics: Google Analytics, Plausible (traffic analysis)
• Hosting: VPS or cloud provider (server logs)
• CDN: Cloudflare (performance and security)

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

5. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

• Newsletter emails: Until you unsubscribe
• Analytics 14-26 months (depending on service)
• Comment data: Indefinitely (for thread continuity)
• Server logs: 30-90 days (security purposes)

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited employee access to personal data
• No storage of sensitive financial information

7. Children's Privacy

ChainStreet is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us immediately for deletion.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes may be announced via newsletter or site notice.