Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 March 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how KcryptonYT ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website kcryptonyt.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Romanian data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
KcryptonYT
Email: kcryptonyt@gmail.com
3. What Data We Collect
Providing your data is not obligatory. You can use our website without accepting analytics cookies. The only consequence is that we will not be able to collect anonymous statistics about your visit.
3.1 Analytics Data (Google Analytics)
When you consent to analytics cookies, we collect:
- IP Address (anonymized automatically)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referral source (how you found our website)
- Approximate location (country/city level only)
3.2 Performance Data (Vercel Analytics & Speed Insights)
We use Vercel Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights to monitor website performance. These services collect:
- Page views and visitor counts (anonymous)
- Referral sources
- Country and city (approximate)
- Browser type and operating system
- Device type
- Web Vitals performance metrics (FCP, LCP, CLS, etc.)
- Network speed and URL visited
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) — improving website performance and user experience.
3.3 Strictly Necessary Data
We store your cookie consent preference in your browser's local storage to remember your choice.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) - this is necessary for the technical functioning of the cookie consent system.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- Website Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website
- Performance Improvement: To identify and fix technical issues
- Content Optimization: To improve the quality and relevance of our content
- User Experience: To enhance navigation and usability
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)) for Google Analytics; Legitimate interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) for Vercel Analytics.
5. Data Transfers to Third Countries
When you consent to analytics cookies, your data is processed by Google LLC, a company based in the United States. Google has self-certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (adopted by the European Commission on July 10, 2023), which provides adequate safeguards for your personal data.
We have also entered into Google's Data Processing Amendment (DPA), which includes Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Vercel Inc., also based in the United States, processes anonymous performance data. Vercel uses EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure adequate data protection for transfers outside the EEA.
Google's DPF Certification: Verify here
6. Your GDPR Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access (Article 15): Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification (Article 16): Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure (Article 17): Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18): Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability (Article 20): Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object (Article 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your cookie consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: kcryptonyt@gmail.com
We will respond within 30 days.
7. Cookies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
For more information about cookies, visit AllAboutCookies.org
7.1 Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Name: cookieConsent (browser localStorage)
- Purpose: Remembers your cookie consent choice
- Type: First-party, Persistent
- Lifespan: Maximum 13 months (consent expires and is re-requested)
- Legal basis: Legitimate interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))
- Consent required: NO (essential for cookie consent system)
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics) - Only if you consent
- Name: _ga
- Purpose: Identifies unique users for statistics
- Type: Third-party (Google LLC), Persistent
- Lifespan: 2 years (but data retained max 14 months)
- Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
- Consent required: YES
- Name: _gid
- Purpose: Identifies user session for statistics
- Type: Third-party (Google LLC), Persistent
- Lifespan: 24 hours
- Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
- Consent required: YES
- Name: _gat_* (various)
- Purpose: Throttles request rate to Google Analytics
- Type: Third-party (Google LLC), Session
- Lifespan: 1 minute
- Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
- Consent required: YES
7.2 Services That Do Not Use Cookies
Vercel Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights do NOT use cookies. They identify visitors through a temporary hash generated from the incoming request, which is discarded after 24 hours. No cross-site or cross-day tracking occurs.
7.3 How to Withdraw Consent
Easy withdrawal: Click the floating cookie button (🍪) at the bottom-right of any page and click "Withdraw Consent". This is as easy as giving consent.
You can also withdraw your cookie consent by:
- Clearing your browser's local storage for this website
- Using your browser's cookie settings to delete cookies from kcryptonyt.com
7.4 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can also opt-out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
8. Data Retention
Google Analytics Data: Stored by Google for up to 14 months, then automatically deleted.
Vercel Analytics Data: Retained for 1 month on the free plan, then automatically deleted.
Consent Validity: Your consent is valid for 13 months (CNIL requirement), after which you will be asked again.
Consent Records: Stored locally in your browser with a timestamp. After 13 months, the consent expires and you will see the cookie banner again.
Why the difference? While Google retains anonymous statistical data for 14 months (for better analysis), we re-request your consent every 13 months to comply with French data protection authority (CNIL) guidelines. This ensures your consent remains fresh and you maintain control over your data.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- IP address anonymization in Google Analytics
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
10. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the Romanian data protection authority (ANSPDCP) without undue delay and no later than 72 hours after becoming aware of the breach, in accordance with GDPR Article 33.
If the breach is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will also notify you directly without undue delay, in accordance with GDPR Article 34.
11. Automated Decision-Making
We do NOT use your personal data for any automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or significantly affects you.
All data collected through Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics is used solely for anonymous statistical analysis to improve our website. No automated systems make decisions about you based on this data.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Please review this policy periodically.
14. Contact & Complaints
Contact Us:
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: kcryptonyt@gmail.com
Supervisory Authority:
If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with Romania's data protection authority:
ANSPDCP (Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal)
Website: www.dataprotection.ro
Address: B-dul G-ral. Gheorghe Magheru 28-30, Sector 1, București, România
Email: anspdcp@dataprotection.ro
15. Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyze website usage.
Provider: Google LLC
Location: United States (EU-US Data Privacy Framework certified)
What Google Collects: Anonymized IP address, device information, pages visited, session duration
What Google Does: Processes data to generate anonymous statistics for us
What Google Does NOT Do: Share your data with other advertisers or use it for their own marketing
Google's privacy practices are governed by their privacy policy:
Vercel Analytics & Speed Insights
We use Vercel Analytics (free tier) and Vercel Speed Insights to monitor website traffic and performance.
Provider: Vercel Inc.
Location: United States (EU Standard Contractual Clauses)
What Vercel Collects: Anonymous page views, visitor counts, Web Vitals performance metrics, device/browser type, country
What Vercel Does: Provides aggregated, anonymous statistics — no individual user profiles are created
What Vercel Does NOT Do: Use cookies, store IP addresses, track users across websites, or share data with advertisers
Vercel's privacy practices are governed by their privacy policy:
