Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how NovaHash (novatohs.org) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. NovaHash is an informational blog focused on cryptocurrency, blockchain education, and exchange insights. We do not collect personal information through registration, forms, or databases. This policy applies solely to data collected automatically via standard web technologies.
Information We Collect
When you visit NovaHash, we automatically receive certain information through your browser and device. This includes:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or linked site)
- Standard server log data
No personally identifiable information (such as name, email, or phone number) is collected unless you voluntarily provide it through external services (e.g., commenting on third-party platforms).
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To analyze traffic patterns and optimize content delivery
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties. All usage is strictly limited to operational and analytical needs.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
NovaHash uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality (e.g., remembering language preference)
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to measure traffic and engagement
- Advertising cookies: Used by ad networks to serve relevant content (see Third-Party Services below)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features but will not prevent access to core content.
Third-Party Services
NovaHash uses the following third-party services to support website operations:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymized data about site usage to help us improve content and structure.
- Google AdSense: Displays advertisements based on general browsing behavior. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads and may collect non-personal data.
- Cloudflare: Provides security and performance optimization; collects server logs for abuse prevention.
These services operate under their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices. We do not share personally identifiable information with any third party.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the data we collect. This includes using secure servers, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to maintain industry-standard protections.
Your Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about them
- Request deletion of their personal information
- Opt out of the sale of their personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
Since we do not sell personal information and do not collect identifiable data, these rights are largely applicable to data collected by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics). You may manage your preferences directly through Google’s Ad Settings or use browser tools like the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Children's Privacy
NovaHash does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. Our content is intended for general audiences, but we encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children’s online activity. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under applicable law, please contact:
Hannah Michelson
2601 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75034
[email protected]
