Aerodrome — Privacy

Information We Collect

This review and guide website collects certain categories of information when you visit and interact with our pages. The types of data gathered fall into two broad categories: information you provide voluntarily and information collected automatically through standard web technologies. Voluntarily provided data may include your email address if you choose to subscribe to updates or submit a contact form inquiry. Automatically collected information includes technical data such as your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on each page, and the date and time of your visit. We do not collect private keys, wallet addresses, or any sensitive financial credentials through this site. All data collection practices described here apply solely to interactions with this informational website and are entirely separate from any data practices of the Aerodrome Finance protocol itself, which operates independently on the blockchain.

How We Use Your Data

The information collected through this website is used for a defined set of legitimate purposes aimed at improving the quality and relevance of our content. Technical data collected automatically is used primarily for website analytics — understanding which guides and reviews are most valuable to our readers, identifying technical issues that may affect the browsing experience, and measuring overall site performance. Email addresses collected through optional subscription forms are used exclusively to deliver the communications you requested, such as updated reviews, new guide notifications, or responses to your inquiries. We do not use your personal information to build advertising profiles or engage in any form of behavioral tracking beyond basic aggregate analytics. Where we rely on analytics tools, the data processed is aggregated and anonymized to the greatest extent possible before it informs any editorial or technical decisions.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to support core functionality and gather anonymous usage statistics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. We employ several categories of cookies: strictly necessary cookies that enable basic site navigation and functionality, analytical cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with our content in aggregate, and preference cookies that remember settings you have selected. We do not use advertising cookies or participate in cross-site tracking networks. You retain full control over cookies through your browser settings — most modern browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some page features, but the core informational content of this site will remain fully accessible regardless of your cookie preferences.

Third-Party Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes. However, operating a modern website necessarily involves engaging certain trusted service providers who process data on our behalf under strict contractual obligations. These may include hosting providers that store website files and serve pages to visitors, analytics platforms that process aggregated visitor data, and email delivery services used to send newsletter communications. Each third-party service provider we engage is required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our specific instructions, and is prohibited from using your information for purposes beyond delivering the contracted service. We periodically review our third-party relationships to ensure they continue to meet our privacy and security standards. Any material changes to these relationships that affect your data will be communicated through an updated privacy policy notice.

Data Security Measures

Protecting the data entrusted to us through your use of this website is a responsibility we take seriously. We implement a range of technical and organizational security measures designed to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. Technical measures include encrypted data transmission using TLS protocol across all pages, secure server configurations, and regular security assessments of our web infrastructure. Organizationally, access to any collected personal data is restricted to personnel who require it for legitimate operational purposes, and those individuals are subject to confidentiality obligations. While we employ these measures diligently, no method of data transmission or storage over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We encourage users to exercise caution when sharing any personal information online and to contact us promptly if they have concerns about the security of their data.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction of residence, you may hold a range of rights with respect to the personal information this site has collected about you. These rights commonly include the right to access a copy of the personal data we hold about you, the right to request correction of inaccurate information, and the right to request deletion of your data under certain circumstances. Residents of the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom benefit from the full suite of rights established under the General Data Protection Regulation, including rights to data portability and to object to specific forms of processing. California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected and to opt out of sale — though we do not sell personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Information section of this policy. We will respond to all legitimate requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Data Retention Policy

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve any disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specifically, analytical data collected through website tracking tools is typically retained in an aggregated, anonymized form and is not linked to identifiable individuals beyond a short initial processing window. Email addresses collected through subscription forms are retained for as long as you remain subscribed to communications from us; upon unsubscription, your address is promptly removed from active mailing lists, though it may be retained briefly in suppression lists to prevent accidental re-subscription. Server log files that may contain IP addresses are routinely purged on a rolling basis in accordance with our data minimization commitments. If you have specific questions about the retention period for a particular category of your data, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly.

International Data Transfers

This website is operated from and serves a global audience, which means that data collected through your interactions with our site may be processed and stored in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your home jurisdiction. Where we transfer personal data internationally, we take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with the standards required by applicable privacy frameworks. For transfers from the European Economic Area to third countries, we rely on legally recognized transfer mechanisms such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission. By using this website, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside your own, subject to the safeguards described in this policy.

Children's Privacy

This website and its content are intended solely for adult audiences who are legally permitted to access cryptocurrency-related information and services in their respective jurisdictions. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of eighteen. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to this site without your consent, please contact us immediately using the details in the Contact Information section. Upon receiving a verified report, we will take prompt action to delete any such information from our systems. We encourage parents and guardians to engage in open discussions with minors about online privacy and to supervise internet activity to prevent minors from accessing financial or investment-related content that may not be appropriate for their age or understanding.

Policy Updates and Changes

We reserve the right to update and amend this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or the services we offer. When material changes are made, we will update the effective date displayed at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, provide more prominent notice such as a banner notification on the website or a direct communication to users who have provided email addresses. Your continued use of this website following the posting of an updated privacy policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information. If you disagree with any changes to the policy, your recourse is to discontinue use of this website and contact us to request deletion of any personal data we may hold about you.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this privacy policy or the personal data we hold about you, we welcome you to reach out through the contact channels available on this website. Our team is committed to responding to all privacy-related inquiries in a timely and transparent manner. When submitting a request to exercise your privacy rights, please provide sufficient information to allow us to verify your identity and locate any relevant records. We aim to respond to all requests within thirty days, and in complex cases we will notify you of any required extension to that timeframe. Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to handling all communications with the discretion and respect they deserve.

Consent to Data Processing

By accessing and using this website, you consent to the data collection and processing practices described in this privacy policy, to the extent that consent is the applicable legal basis for such processing under the laws of your jurisdiction. Where we rely on consent as a legal basis, you retain the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing conducted prior to withdrawal. Withdrawal of consent may be effected by adjusting your browser's cookie settings, unsubscribing from email communications, or by contacting us directly to request cessation of a specific processing activity. In jurisdictions where other legal bases — such as legitimate interests or legal obligation — apply to certain processing activities, those activities may continue even following withdrawal of consent, subject to applicable legal requirements and your rights to object.