Privacy Policy

Bitcoin Markets is designed to be privacy-friendly and respects your anonymity.

Information We Collect

When you use Bitcoin Markets, we only collect the following information:

• Username: Randomly generated during registration
• Password: Stored as a cryptographic hash (bcrypt) - we never store your actual password
• Timestamps: Account creation date and last login time
• Public PGP Keys: Used for end-to-end message encryption
• User-Generated Content: Listings you create and messages you send

What We Don't Collect

We are committed to your privacy and do NOT collect or store:

• IP Addresses: No logging or tracking of your connection details
• Location Data: Beyond the optional county you select for listings
• Browser Information: No fingerprinting or tracking
• Third-Party Analytics: No Google Analytics, tracking pixels, or similar tools
• Cookies for Tracking: Only session cookies for authentication

Message Encryption

All messages between users are end-to-end encrypted using OpenPGP (RSA 3072-bit keys). This means:

• Only you and the recipient can read your messages
• Messages are encrypted before leaving your browser
• We cannot read your private communications
• Your private encryption key is only stored on your device

Data Retention

To protect your privacy, we automatically delete data:

• Messages: Automatically deleted after 30 days
• Inactive Accounts: Deleted after 90 days of no login activity (including all listings, messages, and images)

Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

• Create, edit, and delete your listings at any time
• Download your PGP encryption keys
• Stop using the service at any time - your account will be automatically deleted after 90 days of inactivity

Security

We implement security measures including:

• Password hashing with bcrypt
• End-to-end encryption for messages
• Secure session management
• No plaintext storage of sensitive data