Who we are
Suggested text: Our website address is: http://harmonora.com.
Comments
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An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
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Cookies
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If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
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Embedded content from other websites
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These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
Suggested text: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Writing a privacy policy for a crypto news blog in 2026 is actually more important than it used to be. New regulations like MiCA in the EU and updated consumer data laws in the US mean that even “just a blog” has to be clear about how it handles data—especially if you use trackers for analytics or email lists for alpha.
Below is a professional, scannable template. Note: This is a starting point, not formal legal advice. You should replace the bracketed info with your actual details.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect data that helps us improve your experience or deliver the news you requested.
- Information You Provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment, we collect your email address and username.
- Automated Data: Like most sites, we use “Log Files” and cookies to collect your IP address, browser type, and time spent on pages. This helps us see which small-cap coins people are actually interested in.
- Web3 Data: If you use a Web3-enabled browser or connect a wallet for specialized features, we may see your public wallet address, but we never have access to your private keys or personal funds.
2. How We Use Your Data
We do not sell your data to third parties. We use it to:
- Deliver the weekly “Small-Cap Alpha” newsletter.
- Analyze site traffic to improve our content.
- Prevent spam in our comment sections.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations regarding financial news.
3. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to remember your preferences and for analytics.
- Opt-out: You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
- Analytics: We use [Google Analytics/Matomo/etc.] to track general user trends. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
4. Third-Party Links
Our blog contains links to external sites (exchanges, coin trackers, project websites). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Always check the privacy policy of an exchange before connecting your wallet or depositing funds.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on where you live, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we have on you.
- Delete: Ask us to wipe your email from our database.
- Object: Unsubscribe from our marketing at any time via the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails.
6. Security
We implement standard security measures to protect your data. However, remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
contact@harmonora.com
