Privacy Policy
Quick-Read Summary
This policy explains how alt-torrent.com (“we,” “our,” or “the Site”) collects and uses your personal data. We only collect your name, email, and IP address if you sign up for a newsletter or submit a comment. We do not sell your data, and we do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Your information is stored securely in the United States, and you can contact us anytime at [email protected] to unsubscribe, access, or delete your data. We use Google Analytics to measure traffic, and you may opt out of non-essential cookies when visiting the site.
Introduction
Welcome to alt-torrent.com. We value your privacy and strive to handle your data responsibly. This policy follows common data protection laws, including:
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The UK GDPR
Brazil’s LGPD
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and CPRA
We aim for transparency and simplicity, so you know exactly how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
What Data We Collect
We only collect limited personal data, and only when you actively provide it or visit our site:
Email address – When you subscribe or comment, we use it to send updates or respond to you.
Name or screen name – When entered, we use it to personalize emails or display comment authorship.
IP address and browser information – Collected automatically through Google Analytics to understand site performance and user behavior.
We do not collect sensitive data like payment details, health info, or exact location.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We rely on:
Consent – When you sign up or submit information voluntarily.
Legitimate Interest – To protect the site, prevent spam, or measure traffic, always balanced with your rights.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
How We Use Your Data
We use your data for these specific purposes:
To send you content you signed up for
To reply to your questions or comments
To prevent spam or misuse of forms
To analyze traffic and improve the site’s speed and usability
We do not use your data to serve ads, make automated decisions, or create user profiles.
Sharing of Data
We do not sell or trade your personal data.
We may share limited information (like anonymized IP or browser data) with trusted service providers, such as:
Google Analytics – For traffic analysis and performance optimization.
These services are under contract and are not permitted to use your data for their own marketing.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for essential functions and to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or on our site.
Types of cookies we may use:
Essential cookies – To remember your settings (e.g., cookie preferences)
Analytics cookies – To measure visits, bounce rate, and usage patterns
When you first visit, you’ll be asked if you consent to analytics cookies. If not, only essential cookies will run.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights including:
Access – Request to see what data we hold
Correction – Ask us to fix inaccurate data
Deletion – Ask for your data to be erased
Portability – Request your data in a downloadable format
Objection – Ask us to stop processing your data
Withdraw Consent – Unsubscribe from communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe your child has submitted data to us, please contact [email protected], and we will delete it promptly.
International Transfers
Your data may be processed or stored in the United States. By using this site, you consent to that transfer. We only use well-established services that follow modern data protection standards.
Security Measures
We take your data security seriously. Measures include:
HTTPS encryption – To secure your connection
Access controls – Only authorized personnel can view user data
Firewalls and updates – To protect against unauthorized access
In case of a data breach that affects your information, we will notify you (and regulators, if necessary) within 72 hours.
Data Retention
We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary:
Newsletter data – Removed 1 year after the last interaction
Comment info – Display name may remain; email/IP is deleted after 1 year
Analytics data – Stored for 12 months, then anonymized
You can request full deletion at any time.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers allow a “Do Not Track” signal. Our site does not currently respond to these signals, but you can opt out of analytics cookies manually through our settings or browser controls.
California Privacy Rights
If you live in California, you may:
Request a copy of the personal information we hold
Ask us to delete or correct your data
Exercise these rights without discrimination
We do not sell or share your personal information for advertising purposes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests:
Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all valid inquiries within 30 days.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in the law or in our services. If there are material updates, we will:
Post a notice on the website
Update the “Last updated” date at the top of the page
We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
Last Updated
This policy was last updated on 15 JAN 2025.
Next review planned for 15 JAN 2026