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Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Digital Currency Institute Australia (DCI-AU) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at dci-au.org. As a nonprofit informational blog, we do not collect personal data through registrations, forms, or databases. This policy applies to all visitors accessing our content.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies. This includes:

IP address and approximate location (derived from IP)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring website or search engine
Server logs containing access times and request details

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless voluntarily provided in public comments (which are rare and not stored in a database).

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

To understand how visitors interact with our content
To improve website performance and user experience
To ensure the website remains secure and functional
To deliver relevant, non-intrusive advertising through third-party networks

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. All usage is limited to internal analytics and site optimization.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., session management)
Performance cookies: Used by analytics services to measure traffic and usage patterns
Advertising cookies: Placed by third-party networks to serve interest-based ads

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some website features but will not prevent access to content.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to support our operations:

Google Analytics: To analyze traffic and user behavior in aggregate form. Google’s privacy practices are governed by its own Privacy Policy.
Ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense): To display non-intrusive advertisements. These services may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your browsing activity across sites.
Content delivery networks (CDNs): To improve site speed and reliability.

We do not share personal data with these services beyond what is necessary for their operation. These providers are contractually bound to handle data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. This includes secure hosting, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to maintain industry-standard protections.

Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, specifically the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:

Access any personal information we hold about you (if any)
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of data where applicable
Opt out of targeted advertising through browser settings or ad network preference tools

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. Please note that due to our data collection practices, we typically hold no personally identifiable information beyond server logs, which are retained for 30 days and then anonymized or deleted.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided information without parental consent, we will take steps to remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.