Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

CryptoLumos ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use https://cryptolumos.com.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Usage Data: IP address (anonymized), browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs
  • Contact Information: Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
  • Cookie Data: Analytics and advertising cookies as detailed below
  • Technical Logs: Server logs for security and performance monitoring

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Cookie consent for analytics and advertising
  • Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Website security, fraud prevention, and service improvement
  • Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b)): If you request services or information from us

Use of Cookies

This website uses cookies to:

  • Personalize content and ads
  • Provide social media features
  • Analyze traffic

We may share information about your use of our site with trusted advertising and analytics partners (e.g., Google AdSense, Google Analytics, Cloudflare Analytics) in accordance with their privacy policies.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Advertising & Google AdSense

CryptoLumos uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads based on users' prior visits to this or other websites.

  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the Internet.
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting https://www.google.com/settings/ads.

For more details, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites or affiliate offers. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for the following periods:

  • Server Logs: 30 days
  • Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Cookie Consent Records: 12 months
  • Contact Form Inquiries: 24 months or until resolution

Third-Party Processors

We share data with the following trusted service providers:

  • Google LLC: AdSense (advertising), Analytics (website analytics), Search Console (SEO)
  • Cloudflare Inc.: CDN, security, and performance optimization
  • Vercel Inc.: Web hosting and deployment (if applicable)

These processors may transfer data internationally but maintain adequate safeguards under GDPR (Standard Contractual Clauses, Privacy Shield successors, or equivalent).

Your Rights (GDPR & Data Protection)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or jurisdictions with similar data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw cookie or marketing consent at any time
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@cryptolumos.com or support@cryptolumos.com.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA/UK, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent mechanisms as required by GDPR Article 46.

Data Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption, secure hosting, firewalls, and regular security audits to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact & Data Protection Officer

For privacy concerns, data subject requests, or general inquiries:

This Privacy Policy complies with GDPR (EU 2016/679), UK GDPR, CCPA, and applicable data protection laws.