Cookies & Privacy Policy

This Cookies & Privacy Policy explains how PrivateSwap.io collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you visit our website. It also describes how cookies and similar technologies may be used to improve site functionality, performance, and user experience.

By using PrivateSwap.io, you acknowledge that you have read this policy.

1. Who We Are

PrivateSwap.io is a website focused on information and user guidance related to privacy-conscious cryptocurrency exchange flows, account-free swaps, supported assets, exchange mechanics, and related educational content.

If you have questions regarding this policy, you can contact us at:

2. Information We Collect

We may collect limited categories of information depending on how you use the website.

Information you provide directly

You may provide information when you:

• contact us by email
• send a support or policy request
• report an error or request content correction

This may include:

• your name
• email address
• the contents of your message
• any information you choose to include in correspondence

Information collected automatically

When you browse the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address
• browser type and version
• operating system
• referring website or source
• pages visited
• date and time of access
• approximate geolocation derived from IP
• device identifiers or diagnostic data
• on-site interaction and session-level analytics data

This information is generally used for security, troubleshooting, analytics, traffic measurement, and site improvement.

3. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• operate and maintain the website
• respond to inquiries
• improve site usability and performance
• understand visitor behavior and content effectiveness
• detect abuse, fraud, bots, spam, or malicious activity
• comply with legal obligations
• protect our rights, users, and website infrastructure

We do not state or imply that we sell personal data in the ordinary course of running this site. However, some data may be processed by third-party service providers involved in hosting, analytics, security, or embedded functionality.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, measure traffic, and support security.

PrivateSwap.io may use cookies and similar technologies in the following categories:

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for basic site operation and may support:

• page delivery
• security functions
• network management
• consent storage
• session stability

Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not function correctly.

Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site, such as:

• which pages are viewed most often
• how visitors move through the site
• which traffic sources are effective
• whether site errors or loading issues occur

Analytics data is typically aggregated and used to improve content and performance.

Functional cookies

These cookies may remember preferences such as:

• language selection
• regional settings
• interface choices
• consent preferences

Third-party cookies

If the site uses embedded tools, analytics platforms, security services, or exchange-related integrations, third parties may place cookies or similar technologies subject to their own policies.

5. Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• view stored cookies
• delete cookies
• block some or all cookies
• set preferences for specific websites

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, session continuity, preferences, or performance.

If required by applicable law in your jurisdiction, cookie consent options may be presented when you first visit the site.

6. Legal Bases for Processing

Where data protection laws such as the GDPR or similar frameworks apply, we may process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• your consent
• performance of a requested action or communication
• compliance with legal obligations
• legitimate interests, including site security, fraud prevention, analytics, and operational improvement, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights

7. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including:

• maintaining website operations
• responding to inquiries
• security monitoring
• dispute resolution
• legal and compliance obligations

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data, operational need, and applicable legal requirements.

8. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information with trusted third-party providers where necessary for site operation, such as:

• hosting providers
• security and anti-abuse services
• analytics providers
• email and communication providers
• technical maintenance providers

We may also disclose information if required to:

• comply with law, regulation, subpoena, or lawful request
• protect website security and integrity
• investigate misuse, fraud, or illegal conduct
• defend legal claims or enforce site policies

9. International Data Transfers

Because website infrastructure, hosting, analytics, and support tools may involve providers in multiple countries, your information may be processed outside your home jurisdiction.

Where required by applicable law, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are used for cross-border data processing.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You use the website and transmit information at your own risk.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

• request access to your personal data
• request correction of inaccurate data
• request deletion of data in certain circumstances
• object to or restrict certain processing
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• request data portability where applicable
• lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority

To exercise a privacy-related request, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

This website may contain references to third-party websites, services, or tools. Once you leave PrivateSwap.io or interact directly with a third-party service, that third party's own terms and privacy practices will apply.

We are not responsible for the privacy, content, security, or practices of third-party websites or services.

13. Children's Privacy

PrivateSwap.io is not directed to children and is not intended for use by individuals who are below the age of legal majority in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

14. Regional Compliance Notice

Users from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with data protection laws may have additional rights under applicable legislation. Users from other regions, including the United States, may also have rights depending on state or national law.

Because privacy laws vary, this policy is intended as a general notice and should be read alongside any mandatory disclosures required in your jurisdiction.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies & Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The updated version becomes effective when posted on this page, unless otherwise stated.

We encourage users to review this page periodically.

16. Contact

For privacy or cookie-related questions, contact: