Privacy Policy

Nov, 25 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how BlockGem (robdiamond.net) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to transparency and do not collect personal information through registration or databases. Our site uses standard web technologies to enhance your experience while respecting your privacy.

Information We Collect

When you visit BlockGem, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web technologies. This includes:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring website or search term
Cookie identifiers

This data is collected anonymously and is not linked to your name, email, or other personally identifiable information.

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

To analyze website traffic and user behavior
To improve site performance and content relevance
To understand which topics and guides are most valuable to our readers
To ensure the website functions properly

We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

BlockGem uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage.

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted). These cookies do not store personal information such as names, emails, or financial details.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to help us understand our audience and deliver relevant content:

Google Analytics: Tracks anonymous usage patterns to improve site content.
Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense): Serve non-personalized ads based on general browsing behavior, not individual identity.

These services may collect data under their own privacy policies. We do not control their practices, but we ensure they comply with applicable laws. You can opt out of ad personalization through the Google Ad Settings page.

Data Security

While we do not store personal data in databases, we implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we automatically collect. This includes secure server hosting, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against all threats.

Your Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected about them
Request deletion of their personal information
Opt out of the sale of their personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

Since we do not sell personal data and do not collect personally identifiable information, these rights are largely applicable to data collected by third parties like analytics or advertising services. You may contact us to request a copy of your anonymized browsing data or to exercise your rights under CCPA.

Children's Privacy

BlockGem is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under CCPA, please contact us at:

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