CCPA Compliance

BlockGem is committed to respecting your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This page explains how these laws apply to our informational website and how you can exercise your rights.

Scope and Applicability

The CCPA/CPRA applies to California residents. While BlockGem does not collect personal information through user registration or accounts, we may automatically collect certain data through website interactions, including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and cookie identifiers used for analytics and site functionality. This data may qualify as personal information under CCPA/CPRA if it can be linked to a specific consumer or household.

Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You can request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. While we do not sell personal information for monetary compensation, we may allow third-party analytics and advertising partners to collect data via cookies and similar technologies, which may constitute "sharing" under CPRA.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You may exercise your rights without being denied goods or services, charged different prices, or receiving a different level of service.
• Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You may direct us to limit the use of sensitive personal information to only what is necessary to perform services or provide goods.

How We Comply

BlockGem does not store personal information in user databases. We use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that collect limited, anonymized data for site performance and user experience improvements. We do not engage in targeted advertising or sell personal information. We honor Do Not Sell or Share requests and provide clear mechanisms for exercising your rights.

Data We Process

Under CCPA/CPRA, the following categories of personal information may be collected automatically:

• Internet or other electronic network activity (e.g., pages visited, time spent, clicks)
• Device identifiers and cookies
• IP address
• Browser type and operating system

This data is not linked to your name, email, or other direct identifiers unless voluntarily provided through a contact form.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate interests, including website functionality, security, analytics, and improving user experience. We do not rely on consent for this processing under CCPA/CPRA, as it is not a consent-based law like GDPR.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact us using one of the following methods:

1. Email us at [email protected] with the subject line "CCPA Request"
2. Include your full name, California residency confirmation, and the specific right you wish to exercise
3. We may request additional verification to confirm your identity before fulfilling your request

You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. The agent must provide written permission signed by you and proof of their identity.

Response Timeframes

We will acknowledge your request within 10 business days and respond fully within 45 days. If we need additional time, we will notify you and explain the reason for the delay. We may extend the response period by an additional 45 days if reasonably necessary.

No Discrimination Policy

BlockGem will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under CCPA/CPRA. You will not be denied access to our website, charged different prices, or receive a different quality of service because you chose to opt out, delete, or access your data.

Updates and Changes

We may update this CCPA Compliance page periodically to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about your CCPA/CPRA rights or this compliance page, please contact:

David Terry
2210 Westlake Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: June 15, 2024