Privacy Policy
Who We Are:
Block24Seven is a real-time crypto and blockchain news platform committed to delivering accurate, timely coverage of the digital asset ecosystem. Our website is located at https://block24seven.com. We are the data controller for all personal information collected through this site. For any privacy-related queries, reach out to us at hello@block24seven.com.
What Data We Collect and Why:
We collect personal data only when necessary and for clearly defined purposes: name, email, and website URL when you leave comments or register an account; your IP address and browser user agent for spam detection and security; profile information you voluntarily add to your account; and basic interaction data via cookies to improve your experience.
Comments and User Content
When you leave a comment, we collect the content of your comment, your name, email address, website URL, IP address, and browser user agent string. This data helps us detect and prevent spam. An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check for a profile picture, you can review Gravatar’s privacy policy at automattic.com/privacy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes publicly visible alongside it. Approved comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to Block24Seven, please be aware that uploaded files may contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors can potentially download and extract this data. We strongly recommend stripping location metadata from images before uploading.
Cookies We Use:
Block24Seven uses cookies strictly for functional purposes, never for advertising tracking.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Personal Data? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comment opt-in | Saves name, email, URL for future comments | 1 year | Yes |
| Cookie acceptance test | Checks if browser accepts cookies | Session only | No |
| Login session | Stores login state and display preferences | 2 days / 1 year | Yes |
| “Remember Me” | Keeps login active if selected | 2 weeks | Yes |
| Article edit | Records last-edited post ID, no personal data | 1 day | No |
All login cookies are removed when you log out.
Embedded Content from Other Websites:
Articles on Block24Seven may include embedded content such as videos, tweets, charts, or external articles. Embedded content behaves exactly as if you had visited that external website directly, those sites may set cookies, collect data, and track your interaction, especially if you are logged in to an account on their platform. Block24Seven is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
How We Share Your Data:
Block24Seven does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Sharing is limited to: automated spam detection services for comment moderation; inclusion of your IP address in password reset emails as a security measure; anonymized email hashes shared with Gravatar; and legally mandated disclosures when required by law.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and metadata are kept indefinitely to streamline moderation of follow-up comments. Registered user profile data is retained for the duration of your account’s activity. You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time. Some data may be retained beyond a deletion request if legally required for administrative or security purposes.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to access, export, correct, delete, restrict processing of, and object to the use of your personal data. Submit a request to hello@block24seven.com, and we will respond within 48 hours.