Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Simple Mining LLC ("Simple Mining," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of every individual who interacts with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit simplemining.io (the "Site"), submit information through our LinkedIn advertising lead forms, or otherwise engage with us.

By submitting your information through any of these channels, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you complete a LinkedIn lead generation form or a contact form on our Site, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Job title

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical data through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• LinkedIn Insight Tag data (for ad attribution and audience analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our Bitcoin mining hosting, hardware, and related services
• To manage our sales pipeline and customer relationship management
• To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on LinkedIn and other platforms
• To improve our Site, content, and user experience through analytics
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit your information through a lead form, you consent to our collection and use of that data for the stated purposes.
• Legitimate interest: We have a legitimate business interest in marketing our services, analyzing campaign performance, and managing business relationships.
• Legal obligation: We may process data where required to comply with applicable laws.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with the following categories of service providers who assist in our business operations:

• CRM Platform (HubSpot): Lead data is stored and managed within HubSpot to facilitate sales communication and customer relationship management.
• Analytics Providers: We use Google Analytics and the LinkedIn Insight Tag to understand site traffic, measure advertising performance, and improve our marketing efforts.

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify. We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics and advertising purposes. These include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with our Site.
• Advertising cookies: LinkedIn Insight Tag and similar pixels used for conversion tracking and audience building.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our Site.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Lead form data is typically retained for 24 months from the date of collection unless a longer retention period is required for ongoing business relationships or legal obligations.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL), access controls limited to authorized personnel, and secure storage within our service providers' infrastructure.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining appropriate safeguards.

9. Your Rights

9.1 Rights Under GDPR (EEA/UK Residents)

If you are located in the EEA or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict or object to our processing of your data
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

9.2 Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Simple Mining does not sell your personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.

9.3 CAN-SPAM & CASL Compliance

All marketing emails sent by Simple Mining comply with the U.S. CAN-SPAM Act and Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). Every commercial email includes a clear unsubscribe mechanism, our physical mailing address, and accurate sender information. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

10. International Data Transfers

Simple Mining is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Site or submitting information from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms recognized by applicable data protection authorities.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including LinkedIn and other social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.