Overview
JA's Lookout ("we", "our", or "the site") is an independent publication covering Bitcoin, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology, operated from Dubai. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit jalookout.com, how it is used, and what choices you have.
By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: automatically through standard web technologies, and voluntarily when you submit it directly.
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, and referring URL, collected automatically via analytics tools
- IP addresses — logged automatically by the web server for security and analytics purposes
- Email address — only if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact form data — any information you submit via the contact form, including your name and email
- Cookies — small text files stored by your browser to remember preferences and enable site functionality
Cookies and Third-Party Advertising
This site participates in Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads on this site. Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
- WordPress session cookies for site functionality
- Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site
- Affiliate tracking cookies related to Ledger hardware wallet links
How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the site
- To send newsletters to subscribers who have opted in
- To respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form
- To analyse traffic patterns and content performance
- To serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense
- To detect and prevent spam or abusive behaviour
Affiliate Links
This site contains affiliate links, including links to Ledger hardware wallets. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial content or analysis published on this site.
Third-Party Services
- Google AdSense — advertising platform (Google Privacy Policy)
- Google Analytics — traffic analytics
- WordPress.com — hosting platform
- CoinGecko / Binance — live cryptocurrency price data fetched client-side
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained in aggregate, anonymised form.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.