Privacy Policy

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

We collect the following categories of personal information, only as necessary to operate our services:

• Information you provide directly: Name, email address, company, and message contents when you submit our advertising contact form, newsletter signup, or any feedback channel.
• Automatically collected technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent, click events, and approximate geographic location (country / city level).
• Cookies and similar technologies: Small data files stored on your device for authentication, preferences, analytics, and ad measurement. See Section 6 for details.
• Third-party data: Information from analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), payment processors (when applicable), and embedded content providers.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. We do not collect sensitive personal data (race, religion, health information, biometrics) under any circumstances.

We process personal data only for legitimate purposes, including:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving the CryptoJazz website and services
• Responding to inquiries submitted through our contact and advertising forms
• Sending newsletters and editorial updates (only if you have explicitly subscribed)
• Aggregated analytics to understand audience behavior and content performance
• Detecting, preventing, and investigating fraud, abuse, security incidents, and policy violations
• Complying with legal obligations under UAE law and lawful requests by public authorities

Under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you opt into newsletters, optional cookies, or specific data processing activities.
• Contractual necessity: When processing is needed to deliver a service you requested.
• Legitimate interests: Such as fraud prevention, network security, and basic site analytics — balanced against your rights and freedoms.
• Legal obligation: When required by UAE law, regulations, or competent authority requests.

We do not sell personal data. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Hosting providers, analytics platforms, email delivery services, and content delivery networks — bound by contractual confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• Advertising partners: Aggregated, non-identifying campaign metrics only. Individual user data is never shared with advertisers without explicit consent.
• Legal requirements: When compelled by valid legal process under UAE law, or to protect rights, property, or safety of CryptoJazz, our users, or the public.
• Business transfers: In the event of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly necessary: Required for site functionality (session management, security). Cannot be disabled.
• Performance / Analytics: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site. Set only with your consent.
• Functional: Remember preferences such as theme (light/dark), language, and region.
• Advertising: Measure ad campaign effectiveness. Set only with your consent and only by trusted partners.

You can manage cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

As a UAE-based publisher with global readership, personal data may be transferred to or stored in countries outside the UAE. We ensure such transfers comply with PDPL Article 22 by either: (a) transferring to jurisdictions with adequate protection levels recognized by the UAE Data Office, (b) implementing standard contractual clauses approved under UAE regulations, or (c) obtaining explicit consent from data subjects.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by UAE law:

• Contact form submissions: 24 months from last interaction
• Newsletter subscribers: until unsubscribed, plus 12 months for proof of consent records
• Analytics data: 26 months in identified form, then aggregated indefinitely
• Server logs: 90 days for security investigations

Under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
• Right of rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right of erasure: Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Right to restrict processing: Limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
• Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with the UAE Data Office if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@crypto-jazz.com. We will respond within 30 days, as required by PDPL Article 19.

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data, including encryption in transit (TLS 1.3), encryption at rest, access controls, regular security audits, and staff training on data protection. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach affecting personal data, we will notify the UAE Data Office and affected users within 72 hours, in accordance with PDPL Article 9.

CryptoJazz is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe a minor has provided personal information should contact privacy@crypto-jazz.com.

Our website may contain links to third-party sites, embedded videos, social media widgets, and external charts (e.g., CoinGecko, YouTube, Twitter/X). These third parties have their own privacy policies and we are not responsible for their data practices. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal data with them.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last updated" date and will be effective immediately upon posting. Material changes will be communicated via email to subscribers or a prominent notice on the website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

For privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints:

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the UAE Data Office at uaedo.gov.ae.