Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 1, 2025
1. Information We Collect
BestCoinRates.com collects minimal data necessary to operate the service:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, approximate location (country/city level), device type — collected via analytics tools.
- Rate Alert Emails: If you submit a rate alert request, we store your email address to send notifications.
- Contact Form: Name, email, and message content when you contact us.
- Cookies: Session cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies (Google Analytics).
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the Site
- To send rate alerts you requested
- To respond to your inquiries
- To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
- To display relevant advertising (Google AdSense)
3. Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect or store:
- Cryptocurrency wallet addresses entered in the AML checker
- Any financial account information
- Identity documents or KYC information
- Transaction data from third-party exchangers
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use the following cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (session management, preferences)
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense for relevant ad display
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- BestChange API: Provides exchange rate data. See BestChange's privacy policy.
- Google Analytics: Website analytics. Data governed by Google's privacy policy.
- Google AdSense: Advertising. Governed by Google's privacy policy.
- Affiliate Programs: Binance, Bybit, OKX — these services have their own privacy policies.
When you click affiliate links to Binance, Bybit, OKX, or exchangers via BestChange, those sites' privacy policies govern data collected on their platforms.
6. Data Retention
- Rate alert emails: Deleted after 30 days of inactivity
- Contact form submissions: 90 days
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to data processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@bestcoinrates.com
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. Use the Site at your own risk.
9. Children's Privacy
BestCoinRates.com is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you by updating the date at the top of this page.
11. Contact
Privacy questions: privacy@bestcoinrates.com