Welcome to CapitalBytes (“we”, “our”, “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit or use our website and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).
By accessing or using CapitalBytes, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the Platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited and relevant information to enhance your experience and improve our services. This may include:
a. Information You Provide
- Name, email address, or contact details (when you subscribe, contact us, or sign up for updates).
- Any message or query you send through our contact forms.
b. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our Platform, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and click patterns (analytics data)
- Cookies or similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
c. Non-Personal / Aggregated Data
We may collect aggregated or anonymized data to analyze user behavior, improve website performance, and produce general market insights.
2. How We Use Your Information
CapitalBytes uses collected data strictly for lawful and transparent purposes, such as:
- Providing access to articles, reports, and insights
- Sending newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe)
- Improving website functionality, performance, and user experience
- Understanding readership trends and engagement analytics
- Responding to inquiries or support requests
- Ensuring compliance with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade user data to third parties.
3. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).
4. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, please note that no online platform can guarantee 100% security, and users share information at their own discretion.
5. Third-Party Services
CapitalBytes may use trusted third-party tools (like analytics, email, or hosting providers) to improve our Platform. These services may collect anonymized or limited technical data in compliance with their own privacy policies.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics (for website traffic insights)
- Email marketing tools (for newsletters and updates)
- Cloud hosting or content delivery services
We ensure such partners maintain privacy standards consistent with ours.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic trends.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our Platform may contain links to external websites for reference or convenience.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
We encourage users to review each site’s privacy policy before sharing any information.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for communications
- Opt out of analytics or tracking tools