Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 30, 2024
Introduction
BlocksItems.com ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our API services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us via email
- Request an API key
- Report issues or provide feedback
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website or use our API, we automatically collect:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and access times
- API Usage Data: API endpoints accessed, request frequency, and response times
- Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain site functionality and analytics cookies via Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- Enforce rate limits and prevent abuse
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send important service-related communications
Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. API usage logs are typically retained for 90 days for security and analytics purposes.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in operating our website and services (such as Google Analytics for website analytics)
- When required by law or to respond to legal process
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the website, including:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website (referral source)
- Your approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Interactions with website features
This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may use this information to provide measurement services and targeted advertising. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.
You can opt-out of Google Analytics by:
- Clicking "Reject" on our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site
- Clearing your browser's local storage to reset your consent preference
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Third-Party Services
In addition to Google Analytics, our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: