Effective date: 06/01/2025
Who We Are
The Meta Directory (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an independent online platform providing news, guides, reviews, and educational resources related to cryptocurrency, Web3, blockchain technology, and AI-driven digital tools.
Website: https://themetadirectory.com
What Data We Collect
Comments and User Interactions
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam and prevent abuse.
Contact Forms
When you submit a message through our contact form, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to enquiries and manage communications.
Media Uploads
If you upload images or files to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from files available on the site.
Cookies
The Meta Directory uses cookies to enhance functionality and improve user experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- remember user preferences
- store login or session information
- support analytics and performance monitoring
- track affiliate referrals
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name and email address in cookies for convenience. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Analytics and Third-Party Services
We use third-party services such as analytics tools, spam detection systems, and affiliate tracking platforms to understand site usage and improve performance.
These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or widgets). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
Affiliate Links and External Partners
The Meta Directory may include affiliate links to third-party products, platforms, or services, including crypto tools, exchanges, and other digital services.
Clicking an affiliate link may direct you to an external website that collects data according to its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We do not sell your personal information.
How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- operate and maintain the website
- respond to enquiries and communications
- analyze site usage and performance
- improve content quality and user experience
- comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Data Sharing
We may share data with:
- trusted service providers that support website operations (analytics, spam prevention, hosting)
- legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
Data Retention
- Comments: retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments.
- Contact submissions: retained only as long as necessary to respond and manage communications.
- Analytics data: retained according to third-party service policies.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
- access personal data we hold about you
- request correction or deletion of your data
- withdraw consent where applicable
To make a request, contact us using the details below.
Where Your Data Is Processed
Data may be processed and stored on secure servers provided by our hosting and service providers, including Hostinger. Some data may be processed outside your country of residence depending on service provider infrastructure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: themetadirectory@gmail.com
The Meta Directory, Your trusted source for crypto, Web3, blockchain, and AI insights.