Who We Are
The Meta Directory is a web platform dedicated to providing news, guides, reviews, and resources related to Web3, cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and related products.
Website address: https://themetadirectory.com
What Data We Collect
Comments & User Contributions
When you leave comments or submit content on our site, we collect the information you provide (such as name, email, and your comment), your IP address, and browser details to help prevent spam and abuse.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to display your profile picture. For their privacy policy, visit: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media Uploads
If you upload images or files, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may download and extract this information from images on the website.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on The Meta Directory. Cookies may remember your preferences, login status, or enable website functionality.
- Comments: If you comment, you may choose to save your name and email in cookies for convenience.
- Login/Account: Login cookies are set for registered users and expire after a set period.
- Analytics & Affiliates: Third-party services (analytics, affiliate partners) may set cookies to track usage and referrals.
You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Embedded Content
Articles and resources may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, widgets) from external sites. These sites may collect data, use cookies, or monitor your interaction as if you visited them directly. Review their privacy policies for details.
Affiliate Links & Third-Party Partners
As an affiliate website, we may include links to third-party crypto products, casinos, exchanges, or services. Clicking these links may send you to third-party sites that collect data according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
How We Use Your Data
- To provide and personalize your experience on The Meta Directory
- To respond to your questions or comments
- For analytics and performance monitoring
- To improve content, site features, and user experience
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Who We Share Your Data With
- Service Providers: We may use third-party tools for analytics, spam detection, or affiliate tracking (e.g., Google Analytics, anti-spam services).
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data if required by law or to protect our rights.
- We do not sell your personal information.
Data Retention
- Comments: Retained indefinitely for moderation and to recognize future comments.
- Registered Users: Personal info is kept as long as your account is active. You can edit or delete your information at any time (except username).
- Analytics Data: Kept as needed for site improvement.
Your Rights
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data held by us.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (legal, security, or administrative requirements).
- Correction: Update your personal information at any time.
Contact us at [your contact email] for requests about your data.
Where Your Data Is Sent
- Comments and form submissions may be checked through automated spam detection services.
- Data may be stored on secure servers hosted by our web hosting provider (Hostinger).
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” will be updated above. We recommend reviewing this page regularly for changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: themetadirectory@gmail.com
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