Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 25, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Sake.gg ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and use when you visit our cryptocurrency analytics platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Analytics Data (Privacy-Friendly)
We collect privacy-friendly analytics data that does not personally identify you:
- Page views and site navigation patterns
- Anonymized visitor IDs (daily rotating hashes)
- Referrer sources (which sites directed you to us)
- General geographic location (country/region level only)
- Device and browser information for optimization
- Session duration and interaction patterns
Important: We do not use cookies for tracking and cannot identify individual users across sessions.
2.2 Optional Account Information
If you choose to create an account, we may collect:
- Username and email address
- Profile preferences and settings
- Watchlist and portfolio tracking data
- Community interaction history
2.3 Technical Information
- IP addresses (for security and analytics)
- Server logs and error reports
- API usage patterns and rate limiting data
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Service Provision
- Provide real-time cryptocurrency market data and analysis
- Display trending narratives and social sentiment
- Maintain and improve our analytics platform
- Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
3.2 Analytics and Optimization
- Understand how users interact with our platform
- Improve user experience and site performance
- Identify popular content and features
- Optimize our cryptocurrency data presentation
3.3 Communication
- Send important service updates and security notifications
- Respond to user inquiries and support requests
- Share relevant market insights (if opted in)
4. Data Sources and Third-Party Services
4.1 Cryptocurrency Data Providers
We aggregate data from various cryptocurrency exchanges and data providers to offer comprehensive market analysis. This data is publicly available market information and does not contain personal data.
4.2 External Services
- Chart.js: For data visualization (client-side library)
- Bootstrap & Font Awesome: For UI components (CDN)
- Social Media APIs: For sentiment analysis (aggregated public data only)
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
5.1 We Do Not Sell Personal Data
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise commercially distribute your personal information to third parties.
5.2 Limited Sharing Scenarios
We may share information only in these specific circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Security: To protect our platform and users from fraud or abuse
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- Business Transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with continued privacy protection)
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure database storage with access controls
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Rate limiting and DDoS protection
- Encrypted storage of sensitive information
7. Data Retention
- Analytics Data: Retained for up to 2 years for trend analysis
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active
- Security Logs: Retained for up to 1 year
- Market Data: Historical cryptocurrency data retained indefinitely for analysis
8. Your Privacy Rights
8.1 General Rights
- Access: Request information about data we have collected
- Correction: Update or correct your account information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
8.2 EU/UK Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the EU or UK, you have additional rights under GDPR including the right to object to processing and lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.
8.3 California Users (CCPA)
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to delete personal information.
9. Cookies and Tracking
Cookie-Free Analytics: Our analytics system is designed to function without traditional tracking cookies. We use privacy-friendly methods that do not require cookie consent banners.
Essential Cookies Only
We only use essential cookies necessary for basic site functionality:
- Session management (if logged in)
- Security and authentication
- User preference storage (theme, settings)
10. International Data Transfers
Our services are primarily hosted in the United States. If you access our platform from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
11. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
12. Cryptocurrency Disclaimers
- Market data is provided for informational purposes only
- We do not provide financial advice or investment recommendations
- Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk
- Users are responsible for their own trading decisions
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes through:
- Prominent notice on our website
- Email notification (if you have an account)
- Updated "last modified" date at the top of this policy
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Website: Sake.gg
- Telegram: @havesomesake
- Discord: Sake.gg Community