MineSelect Privacy Policy

1. Scope

What MineSelect is and how this policy applies

MineSelect is a curated explorer of third-party desktop mining software. We do not operate mining pools, wallets or cloud-mining services. We index miners, coins and mappings between them, and link you to official project resources.

2. Data we collect

Information we process when you use MineSelect

MineSelect is designed to work without creating user accounts. We do not ask you to register or upload identity documents. However, some technical and optional data is processed when you browse the site.

2.1. Information you provide directly

• Contact details. If you choose to contact us (for example by email or phone), we may receive your name, email address, phone number and the content of your message.
• Feedback and content. When you send suggestions about miners, coins, incorrect mappings or security issues, we process the information you include in that communication.

2.2. Information collected automatically

• Usage data. When you visit MineSelect, standard web server logs may record your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
• Device and browser information. We may receive information about your device type, operating system, language settings and basic configuration (e.g., screen size) to render the site correctly.
• Interaction data. Through analytics, we may see aggregated information such as which pages are visited most, which miner profiles are opened and which outbound links are clicked.

2.3. No special categories of data

MineSelect is focused on public information about mining software and coins. We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of personal data such as health information, political opinions, or financial account numbers.

3. Cookies & storage

How we use cookies and local storage

MineSelect aims to keep client-side storage minimal. Cookies and similar technologies are used primarily for analytics and to keep the site functioning smoothly.

3.1. Types of cookies we may use

• Strictly necessary cookies. Cookies that are required to operate core parts of the site, such as security features or basic load balancing.
• Analytics cookies. Cookies (or similar identifiers) that help us understand aggregated usage patterns on MineSelect, for example which pages are popular or where users may face navigation issues.

3.2. Local storage for UI preferences

Some interface components (for example, remembering a last-selected hardware type or profile mode) may rely on local storage in your browser. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly stated.

3.3. Managing cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Clear existing cookies and site data
• Block third-party cookies
• Set rules per-site or per-domain

Please note that disabling all cookies may affect how some analytics and UX improvements work, but the core content of MineSelect should remain accessible.

4. Analytics & logs

How we measure traffic and debug issues

We use analytics and server logs to keep MineSelect reliable, understand which miners and coins are most relevant, and improve navigation across the catalogue.

4.1. Yandex Metrica Analytics

MineSelect currently integrates Yandex Metrica, a web analytics service. Yandex Metrica may collect anonymised or pseudonymised information about your visit, such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Click and scroll events on MineSelect
• Approximate geographic region based on IP address
• Technical parameters of your device and browser

This helps us see, for example, which miner profiles are used most, and where the UI may be confusing. We use this information in aggregate form and do not attempt to identify individual visitors.

4.2. Server logs

Our hosting environment may keep standard HTTP logs for a limited period of time. These logs are used to:

• Troubleshoot errors and performance issues
• Monitor for abuse or automated scraping
• Generate high-level operational statistics

5. Sharing

When we share (or do not share) information with third parties

MineSelect is not in the business of selling personal data. Any sharing of data is limited and focused on running the service safely.

5.1. Service providers

We may use third-party service providers for hosting, analytics and basic infrastructure. These providers may have access to technical data (such as IP addresses or logs) when operating our infrastructure on our behalf.

5.2. Legal reasons

We may disclose information if we believe in good faith that it is reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations or legal processes
• Respond to valid requests from law enforcement or regulators
• Protect the rights, property or safety of MineSelect, our users or the public, where permitted by law

5.3. No sale of personal data

We do not sell or rent your personal data to advertisers or data brokers. Outbound miner and coin links are editorial choices, not paid placements, unless explicitly labelled otherwise.

6. Security & retention

How we protect information and for how long

While no website can guarantee perfect security, we take reasonable steps to protect information processed by MineSelect.

6.1. Technical measures

• Use of HTTPS to encrypt traffic between your browser and our servers
• Restricting access to internal dashboards and configuration
• Keeping underlying software components reasonably up-to-date

6.2. Data retention

We retain technical and analytics data only for as long as needed to provide the service, monitor reliability, and satisfy legal or accounting requirements. Precise retention periods may depend on our hosting and analytics providers.

7. Your choices & rights

How you can control your information

Your main interaction with MineSelect is as an anonymous visitor exploring public miner and coin data. Nonetheless, you have options to control how your data is handled.

7.1. Analytics and cookies

• You can adjust your browser’s cookie settings, including blocking third-party cookies or clearing existing cookies.
• Many browsers and browser extensions offer additional controls to limit tracking across sites.

7.2. Access, correction and deletion

Because MineSelect does not operate user accounts, we typically do not hold a direct profile about you. If you have communicated with us and wish to request access, correction or deletion of that correspondence where feasible, you can contact us using the details below.

7.3. Jurisdiction-specific rights

Depending on your place of residence, you may have additional rights under local data protection laws (for example, the GDPR or similar frameworks). Where these laws apply to MineSelect’s processing, we will honour valid requests in line with the applicable legal requirements.