CCPA Compliance

Introduction

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), grants California residents specific rights regarding their personal information. This page explains how The Crypto Spectrum News complies with these rights, even though we do not collect personal information through user registration or accounts.

Scope and Applicability

This CCPA compliance page applies to all visitors from the state of California. Although The Crypto Spectrum News is an informational blog with no user registration system or database of personal information, we may collect limited personal data automatically through website analytics, cookies, and server logs.

Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You can request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of your personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. While we do not sell personal information for monetary consideration, we may use third-party analytics tools that involve data sharing under CCPA’s broad definition of "sharing".
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You may exercise your rights without being denied goods or services, charged different prices, or given a different level of service.
• Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

How We Comply

We do not maintain a user database, register accounts, or collect personal information directly from visitors. Any data collected (such as IP addresses, browser types, or cookie identifiers) is used solely for website analytics and security purposes through third-party tools like Google Analytics. We do not sell personal information to third parties for advertising purposes. We honor opt-out requests and provide transparent access to data collection practices.

Data We Process

Under CCPA/CPRA, the personal information we may automatically collect includes:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Geolocation data (approximate, based on IP)

This data is not linked to your name, email, or other direct identifiers unless you voluntarily provide it via a contact form.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate interest in maintaining website functionality, improving user experience, ensuring security, and complying with legal obligations. We do not rely on consent for this processing under CCPA, as consent is not a required legal basis under this law.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]

Include your full name, California residency confirmation, and specify the right you wish to exercise (e.g., "I want to know what personal information you have collected about me").

We may request verification of your identity to protect your data from unauthorized access. Verification may include matching information you provide with data we hold, such as your email address if previously used in a contact form.

Response Timeframes

We will respond to your request within 45 days of receipt. If additional time is needed, we will notify you and explain the reason for the delay. We will not exceed a total of 90 days to fulfill your request.

No Discrimination Policy

We do not and will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under the CCPA/CPRA. You will not be denied access to our content, charged different fees, or receive a lower quality of service because you made a request.

Updates and Changes

We may update this CCPA compliance page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

For questions, requests, or complaints regarding your CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact:

Caleb Wolf
12200 NE 124th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
Email: [email protected]

You also have the right to file a complaint with the California Attorney General’s Office: oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa.