Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12.12.2025

Thank you for visiting ExchangeCatalogue.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have when you use https://exchangecatalogue.com (the “Website”).

By using our Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

 

1. Who We Are

ExchangeCatalogue is an online information and comparison platform for crypto exchanges and related services.

  • Website: https://exchangecatalogue.com

  • Privacy email: info@exchangecatalogue.com

If you have questions or requests about your privacy or data, please contact us at the email above or via our Contact page.

 

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We only collect what we need to run, protect, and improve the Website.

2.1 Data you provide directly

Comments & reviews

When you leave a comment or review, we may collect:

  • The data you enter in the form (e.g. name, email address, comment text)

  • Your IP address

  • Your browser user agent string

We use this information to:

  • Publish and manage your comment

  • Detect spam and abuse

  • Protect the Website and other users

An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if any) may be visible next to your comment. Please refer to Gravatar’s own privacy policy for details.

Contact forms & emails

If you contact us, we collect the information you provide, such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any other details you include in your message

We use this to respond to your request and provide support.

User accounts (if enabled)

If you register for an account, we may collect:

  • Name / username

  • Email address

  • Password (stored in encrypted form)

  • Profile information you choose to provide

We use this to create and manage your account and provide you with account-related features.

2.2 Media

If you upload images to the Website, do not upload images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors could download and extract this data.

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies to make the Website work and to remember your preferences. Examples:

  • If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies so you don’t have to re-enter them next time. These typically last for up to one year.

  • If you visit our login page, we may set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

  • When you log in, we set cookies to remember your login and screen display preferences. Login cookies usually last for a short time; “Remember Me” can persist longer. Logging out removes these cookies.

  • If you edit or publish an article (for editors/admins), a cookie storing the post ID may be saved in your browser for a short time.

You can control cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work properly without cookies.

For more detail, please see our Cookie Policy

2.4 Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this Website may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, maps, widgets, or articles).

Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if you visited those websites directly. Those third parties may:

  • Collect data about you

  • Use their own cookies

  • Run additional tracking scripts

  • Monitor your interaction with the embedded content

We do not control these third parties. Their use of your data is covered by their own privacy policies.

2.5 Analytics, usage data & tracking

We may collect certain technical and usage data automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Referring URL (how you arrived at our Website)

  • Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and other usage statistics

We typically collect this via cookies and analytics tools. We use this to:

  • Understand how people use the Website

  • Improve content, tools, and layout

  • Detect and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse

Where required by law (for example in the EU/UK), we ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies and analytics.

 

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and improve the Website and services

    Keep pages, tools, and features working and make them better over time.

  • Communicate with you

    Respond to messages, questions, or support requests.

  • Manage user accounts and comments

    Allow you to register, log in, post comments, and manage your profile.

  • Analyze and optimize website usage

    Understand which content is useful and how users interact with the site.

  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues

    Detect spam, suspicious activity, and protect the Website.

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

    Keep records where required by law.

We do not sell your personal data. We only share it with trusted third parties where necessary to operate the Website, and only for the purposes described in this policy.

 

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers

    Such as:

    • Hosting and infrastructure providers

    • Analytics and performance tools

    • Security and spam detection services

    • Email and communication tools

     

 

These providers only process your data on our behalf and under appropriate data protection agreements.

  • Security & spam detection

    Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

    If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security and fraud-prevention reasons.

  • Public content

    If you post comments or reviews, some information (e.g. your name, comment text, date) may be visible publicly on the site.

  • Legal authorities

    Where required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or the rights of others, we may disclose information to public authorities or other third parties.

We may also share aggregated or anonymized information that does not identify you personally.

 

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law.

  • Comments & reviews

    If you leave a comment, we may retain the comment and its metadata indefinitely so we can recognize and automatically approve follow-up comments and keep discussion history.

  • User accounts

    For registered users, we store the personal information in their user profile. You can see, edit, or delete most of your personal information at any time (except your username, which may be fixed). Site administrators can also see and edit this information.

  • Contact & support data

    We may keep messages and support requests for a reasonable period to help us respond, keep records, and improve service.

When data is no longer needed, we aim to delete it or anonymize it.

 

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (for example, EU, UK, US, Brazil), you may have some or all of these rights:

  • Right of access – ask for a copy of your personal data we hold.

  • Right to rectification – ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to erasure – request deletion of your data in certain circumstances (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Right to restrict processing – ask us to limit how we use your data in certain situations.

  • Right to object – object to certain types of processing, including some profiling or direct marketing.

  • Right to withdraw consent – where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

  • Right to data portability – in some cases, request your data in a machine-readable format to move it to another provider.

To exercise any of these rights, email info@exchangecatalogue.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding. We will reply within the time limits set by applicable law.

 

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be stored and processed in countries other than your own, including countries that may have different data protection laws (for example, the United States or countries in the European Union).

Where required, we use appropriate safeguards, such as:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by regulators

  • Working with providers who maintain recognized security and compliance standards to help ensure your data is protected.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can investigate and, if appropriate, delete the information.

 

9. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access or disclosure

  • Accidental loss or destruction

  • Alteration or misuse

However, no method of transmission over the internet or storage system is fully secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example when:

  • We change how we use data

  • We add or remove services or tools

  • Laws and regulations change

When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes may be highlighted more clearly.

We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we handle your data.

 

11. Additional Disclosures for US, EU/UK, and Brazilian Users

11.1 US residents

If you are a resident of certain US states (such as California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Nevada, Delaware, Iowa, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nebraska, Tennessee, Minnesota, or Montana), you may have additional privacy rights.

We do not sell personal data for money. If we engage in activity that could be considered “selling” or “sharing” under specific state laws, we will provide additional notices and opt-out options where required.

To exercise US state privacy rights (where applicable), contact info@exchangecatalogue.com and mention your state of residence.

 

11.2 EU / EEA and UK (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your personal data may include:

  • Consent – for example, for certain cookies, analytics, or marketing communications.

  • Performance of a contract – when we provide you with account access or respond to your requests.

  • Legitimate interests – such as improving our Website, preventing abuse, and ensuring security, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.

  • Legal obligation – when we must process data to comply with laws or regulatory requirements.

You can contact your local data protection authority if you are not satisfied with our handling of your data.

 

11.3 Brazil (LGPD)

If you are located in Brazil, you may have additional privacy rights.

You can exercise these rights by contacting info@exchangecatalogue.com.

 

12. Definitions

  • Cookies – Small data files stored in your browser that help websites remember information about your visit.

  • Personal Data – Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual (e.g. name, email, IP address).

  • Usage Data – Data collected automatically about how you use the Website (e.g. pages visited, time spent, IP address, browser type).

 

13. Contact & Legal Overview

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Email: info@exchangecatalogue.com

For a full overview of our legal documents and disclosures, please also visit our Legal & Disclosures page.