Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pyth Network Blog ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you visit our website at pythnetwork.app (the "Website").

By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact Forms: When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number (optional), subject line, and message content.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and name.
• Comments and Feedback: Any comments, feedback, or communications you send to us.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time and date of visits, and time spent on pages.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track user activity and preferences. See our Cookie Policy section below for more details.
• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics (ID: G-PYTHN3TW0RK) to collect aggregated statistics about website usage, including page views, session duration, bounce rates, and demographic information.
• Facebook Pixel: We use Facebook Pixel (ID: 1234567890123456) to track conversions, optimize advertisements, and build targeted audiences for marketing campaigns.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services you use to access our Website, such as social media platforms when you interact with our social media profiles or share our content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, comments, and requests submitted through our contact form.
• Content Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our Website and the content we offer.
• Newsletters: To send you newsletters, updates, and informational materials about Pyth Network and oracle technology (with your consent).
• Analytics and Improvement: To analyze website usage patterns, understand user preferences, and improve our content and user experience.
• Marketing: To deliver targeted advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraudulent activity, and security threats.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function properly, including security and accessibility features.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously (Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements (Facebook Pixel).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.

You can control cookie settings through our cookie banner and your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Website.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including web hosting, analytics (Google Analytics), advertising (Facebook), and email delivery services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you provide explicit consent.

6. International Data Transfers

Our Website is operated from the United Kingdom. If you are accessing our Website from outside the UK, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including the UK.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria we use to determine retention periods include:

• The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you and provide services to you
• Whether there is a legal obligation to which we are subject
• Whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information for certain purposes.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure server infrastructure and regular security updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by our Website.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information above. We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. If we make material changes, we will provide prominent notice on our Website or by email. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. UK GDPR Compliance

As a UK-based organization, we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Our lawful bases for processing your personal information include:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal information for specific purposes.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided your rights do not override those interests.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection issues, if you believe we have not handled your personal information appropriately.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals due to lack of industry standards. However, you can manage tracking preferences through our cookie banner and browser settings.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2025. By continuing to use our Website after this date, you acknowledge and accept the updated terms.