Privacy Policy

01 // INFORMATION WE COLLECT

ZeroTrace does not require an account and does not ask visitors to submit personal information simply to read the site. Like most websites, technical information may be processed automatically when you visit, such as browser/device information, approximate geographic information derived from an IP address, pages viewed, referring pages, and interaction data.

02 // GOOGLE ANALYTICS

ZeroTrace uses Google Analytics to understand aggregate website usage and improve the site. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies and may process information such as page views, interactions, device/browser information, and IP-derived information. ZeroTrace uses this information for audience measurement and site improvement.

You can learn how Google handles information from sites that use its services at Google's partner sites privacy information.

03 // ADVERTISING & COOKIES

ZeroTrace may use Google AdSense or other advertising services. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a visitor's prior visits to this site or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Visitors can manage or opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings. If additional third-party advertising vendors or networks are used, this policy will be updated to identify them and provide appropriate choice information.

04 // CONSENT & REGIONAL RIGHTS

Where required by applicable law or Google policy, ZeroTrace will use appropriate consent mechanisms for cookies, local storage, personalized advertising, and related data processing. Privacy rights and available choices can vary by jurisdiction.

05 // EXTERNAL LINKS & LIVE DATA

ZeroTrace links to external websites and may display information obtained from third-party or public data sources. External sites operate under their own privacy policies and practices. Following an external link may allow that destination to receive standard request information from your browser.

06 // SUPPORT ZEROTRACE

ZeroTrace may publish a cryptocurrency address or QR code for voluntary support. Blockchain transactions are governed by the properties of the network and wallet software you choose to use. ZeroTrace does not require a donation to access its public editorial content.

07 // DATA RETENTION & SECURITY

Information processed by third-party services is subject to those providers' retention and security practices. ZeroTrace aims to minimize unnecessary collection and does not sell visitor-submitted personal information.

08 // CHILDREN

ZeroTrace is a general-audience publication and is not directed to children under 13. The site does not knowingly solicit personal information from children.

09 // CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

This policy may be updated when ZeroTrace changes its analytics, advertising, or other data practices. The effective date above will be updated when material changes are published.