WhaleHuntIntroduction
WhaleHunt Blog ("we", "our", "us") operates a free crypto trading community platform at blog.whalehunt.io. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our blog to read articles, publish content, make price predictions, and engage with our trading community.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create a free account, we collect: email address, username, and optional profile details (bio, social links, areas of expertise). Google sign-in users share their Google profile name and email.
User-Generated Content
Articles you publish, price predictions you make, comments you post, and your prediction accuracy scores are stored and publicly visible to build your author reputation.
Usage Data
We automatically collect: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral sources, and interaction data to improve our platform and detect fraud.
Referral Program Data
If you participate in our referral program, we track referral links, sign-ups through your link, and bonus token earnings for leaderboard rankings.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to: provide and maintain blog services; verify prediction accuracy against real-time market data; display your author profile and content; process referral program rewards; send account notifications (optional marketing emails); improve platform security and prevent abuse; comply with legal obligations.
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with: service providers (hosting, email, analytics); legal authorities when required by law; business partners for platform integrations (with your consent). Your published content is publicly visible by design.
Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies for authentication and preferences, plus optional analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure password hashing, and regular security audits. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
Data Retention
Account data is retained while your account is active. Published content remains accessible unless you delete it. After account deletion, personal data is removed within 30 days, though anonymized content may persist.
Your Rights
You have the right to: access your personal data; correct inaccurate information; delete your account and data; export your content; opt-out of marketing emails; withdraw consent for optional data processing.
GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
For EU residents, we process data under legitimate interest (platform operation) and consent (marketing). You may contact our Data Protection contact at privacy@whalehunt.io for GDPR requests.
Children's Privacy
WhaleHunt Blog is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us.
Policy Changes
We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be announced via email or platform notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or data requests, contact us at: