This privacy & сookies policy was last updated on 8/06/2024.
We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this privacy policy.
Information Collection and Use
If you choose to use press release or guest blog services on The Scam Broker, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to your name, phone number, email address, and physical address. The information that we collect will be used to contact or identify you and, if you choose to submit this information to The Scam Broker, you will be required to consent to having the website store the submitted information so we can respond to your inquiry.
Log Data
As a visitor at The Scam Broker, your browser sends log data. We collect this information which may include details such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address and browser version. It may also include statistical data such as the web pages that you visit at The Scam Broker, the time and date of your visit, and the duration of your visit.
Data processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point (f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. The data will not be passed on or used in any other way. However, we reserve the right to check the server log files subsequently if there are any concrete indications of illegal use.
How to Manage Cookies
The Scam Broker uses cookies to ensure the functionality of certain website features. Cookies are files that are sent to your browser from a website you visit. They contain small amounts of data used as an anonymous unique identifier and are stored on your computer’s hard drive.
We use cookies on The Scam Broker for our own internal purposes in order to track how users navigate the website. We use information derived from cookies to:
- Ensure the website is functioning effectively
- Ensure users are able to properly navigate through the website
- Compile statistics to identify how the website is being utilized in order to improve functionality
This data is used to provide a seamless experience at The Scam Broker as cookies are designed to remember preceding events or user interactions, such as clicking in-article links, and other user browsing information.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet. We’d like to continue to display content that is relevant to you; however, users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
If you utilize the ‘share’ buttons on our articles to share content on social networks like Twitter, Reddit, and Facebook, cookies may be sent to you from those websites. We do not control these cookies, and you may reach out to these third-party websites for more information on their cookies and how they can be managed.
You are free to delete all cookies as well as disable the use of cookies altogether from within your web browser. To learn more about cookies in general and how to manage and disable them on your browser, you can visit aboutcookies.org, however, please note that we cannot be responsible for the content on external websites.
The Scam Broker obtains your consent in accordance with the policies and technical specifications of the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework.
Security of Your Personal Information
The Scam Broker is not a merchant and does not sell personal information. If you contact us via our online web form or other means, The Scam Broker and our website hosting platform strive to secure the personal information you provide to us, including your name and your email address, but we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Use of the internet exposes all users to a certain degree of risk. Please take measures to secure access to your computer and to your internet access.
Service Providers and Plug-Ins
We may employ third-party companies and individuals and implement third-party plug-ins. We use the services of these companies, individuals, and plug-ins to provide web functionality and to perform services for The Scam Broker. We also use these services to assist us in analyzing our analytics and data. Our service providers are obligated not to disclose or use this data for any purpose other than to provide web functionality and to perform services for The Scam Broker as stated.
Links to External Websites
As a news outlet, The Scam Broker provides links to third parties that allow visitors to explore topics and investigate companies. These links may be informational or commercial, or they may contain solicitations. By clicking on a third-party link, you will be directed to a site that you are visiting at your own risk. The Scam Broker does not own or operate any of the sites linking externally, and we assume no responsibility for third-party business practices, content, or any measures to maintain your privacy. Please review the privacy policy of these websites, including ad networks, to determine how they will use your information.
Ad Networks
We use the following ad networks that link to external websites. We strongly advise that you do your own due diligence regarding any investments you may choose to make at your own discretion. We do not endorse, represent, own, or are a party to any of the companies in these ad networks. Please review the privacy policies for these ad networks to determine how they are using your personal information: Google Adsense, Dianomi.
Google Analytics
The Scam Broker utilizes Google Analytics to gather insights into user behavior and website performance. The types of information collected include, but are not limited to, page views, outbound clicks, and user interactions with our website. Google Analytics does not log or store IP addresses. To opt out of Google Analytics, please refer to Google’s opt-out instructions.
Children’s Privacy
The Scam Broker focuses on cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies, and macroeconomics, and includes information related to trading and investments. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you discover that anyone under the age of 13, including your child, has provided us with personal information, we will delete it. If you have any concerns about any information that was unintentionally provided to us, please email us at [email protected].
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this section of our privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. We encourage you to review this section periodically.
Please check our privacy policy periodically as we may update it at any time. Any changes to the policy are effective immediately.
Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, or comments.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides California residents with specific rights regarding their personal information. This section of our Privacy Policy outlines these rights and our practices in compliance with CCPA.
Data Collection and Use
Our website uses Google Analytics to gather insights into user behavior and website performance. The types of information collected include, but are not limited to, page views, outbound clicks, and user interactions with our website. This data is instrumental in enhancing user experience and improving our service offerings. Google Analytics does not log or store IP addresses.
Third-Party Data Sharing
- In using Google Analytics, we share data with Google as a third-party provider. The data shared is used strictly for the purposes outlined above and adheres to our privacy standards.
- Our website includes advertisements from the third-party services Google AdSense, Next Millennium, Dianomi, and Didna. These third-party advertisers may collect and use your information for personalized advertising purposes.
User Rights
As a resident of California, under the CCPA, you possess the following rights:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the specific pieces and categories of personal information that companies have collected about you, the categories of sources for that information, our purposes for collecting that information, and the categories of third parties with whom the information was shared.
- Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal information that companies have collected or maintained.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. The Scam Broker does not sell personal information. You can opt out of Google Analytics as described in the “opt-out options” section below.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercising your CCPA rights will not result in any discriminatory treatment by The Scam Broker.
Opt-Out Options
For details on how to opt out of Google Analytics, please refer to Google’s opt-out instructions.
To opt out of personalized advertising for Google Adsense, you can use Google’s ad settings here. The settings on that page also control Next Millennium and Didna, which are Google Ads partners.
To opt out of Dianomi ad personalization, you can use Dianomi’s settings here.
You can also use the Network Advertising Initiative’s (NAI) Consumer Opt-Out Tool here. Additionally, you may contact us directly for further assistance in opting out.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding our privacy practices or to exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us here.