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1. What We Collect
We collect the following types of personal and technical data:
a) Account and Order Data
- Name, email, and phone number
- Billing and shipping addresses
- Account login credentials (hashed)
- Purchase and download history
b) Technical and Usage Data
- IP address and browser type
- Device identifiers and referral URLs
- Pages visited and session duration (via analytics tools)
c) Blockchain Wallet Data (Crypto-Related Services)
If you interact with our crypto-related services (e.g. Wattage Token dashboard), we may collect:
- Public wallet address (not private keys)
- Transaction metadata (e.g., staking, NFT access, token interactions)
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Fulfill book and digital product orders
- Provide access to your customer account
- Send important service-related communications (e.g. order confirmations, password resets)
- Improve website usability and performance
- Secure our platform against fraud and abuse
- Enable access to blockchain-related features (future)
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
3. Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
Types include:
- Session cookies (for login and cart)
- Persistent cookies (remembering preferences)
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
- Authentication cookies for My Account access
You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.
4. Comments and Uploaded Media
If you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, IP address, and browser info. Comments may be checked by automated spam detection systems (e.g., Akismet).
If you upload images, please avoid embedding GPS/location data (EXIF) — others may download and extract this information.
5. Embedded Content
Our site may contain embedded content (e.g., YouTube, Twitter). Such content behaves as if you visited the external site directly and may collect its own data, cookies, and interaction tracking per their own privacy policies.
6. Data Storage & Security
All user data is stored securely using encryption and protected infrastructure. Account passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.
For blockchain-based features, your wallet address may be stored in association with token-related activities. We do not store private keys or seed phrases.
7. International Users
We comply with the following privacy laws:
GDPR (EU & UK Users)
You have the right to:
- Access and correct your personal data
- Request data deletion
- Object to processing or request restriction
- Lodge a complaint with your local data authority
Privacy Rights for U.S. Residents
If you’re located in the United States, you may have certain rights under applicable state privacy laws, including the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Understand how your data is collected, used, or shared
• Opt out of the sale or disclosure of your data (note: we do not sell personal data)
Australian Privacy Act 1988
If you’re located in Australia, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if any details are inaccurate or outdated.
We’re committed to handling your data responsibly and in line with the Australian Privacy Principles.
8. Data Retention
- Account and order information: retained as long as your account remains active or as required by law
- Comments: stored indefinitely unless deleted manually or upon request
- Blockchain interactions: stored as part of public ledger (not deletable by us)
9. Your Rights & Choices
You can request:
- An export of your personal data
- Correction of your data
- Termination of your account
- You may request deletion of your personal data. However, we may retain certain information where required: To comply with tax or legal obligations (e.g. transaction records), For fraud prevention or security purposes.
Contact us at wattage@wattagepublishers.com to make such requests. We respond within 30 days.
10. Analytics & Marketing
We use:
- Google Analytics for traffic monitoring
- MailPoet or similar tools for email newsletters (only if you opt in)
These tools may set cookies or collect anonymized IP data. You may unsubscribe at any time.
11. Where Your Data Is Sent
- Visitor comments may be processed by automated spam detection services
- Analytics and crypto integrations may involve data processing outside your country
- All data transfers are protected under appropriate legal mechanisms
Contact Us
For privacy questions or data requests, please contact:
📧 wattage@wattagepublishers.com