Privacy Policy.
Transparency Protocol: v2.0 | Last Updated: June 29, 2026
PetroEyes collects limited data to run the site, understand aggregate readership, respond to contact requests, and support advertising where it is enabled. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how readers can manage their choices.
1. Data Collection & Usage
We collect only the data needed to operate and improve the site. This may include:
- Device and browser data: We use basic technical information to keep charts, pages, and forms working across common devices.
- Aggregate analytics: When Google Analytics is enabled, we review page views, traffic sources, and engagement trends to improve content organization.
- Personal Identification: Email addresses are only collected via explicit subscription or inquiry forms and are never sold to energy brokers or third-party lead generators.
2. AdSense & Advertising Protocol
PetroEyes may use Google AdSense and other Google advertising services to support free access to energy market research. Readers should understand the following:
- Advertising cookies: Google and third-party vendors may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, or similar identifiers to serve and measure ads.
- Personalized advertising: Google may use advertising cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this and other sites. You can manage preferences or opt out through Google Ad Settings.
- How Google uses data: Google explains partner-site data use at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
3. Cookie Policy
PetroEyes uses the following categories of cookies to enhance your experience:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session management, security, cookie consent preferences | Session / 1 year |
| Analytics | Google Analytics 4: page views, user engagement, traffic sources | 2 years |
| Advertising | Google AdSense: personalized ad serving and frequency capping | 13 months |
| Preferences | Theme preferences and consent choices | 1 year |
4. GDPR & CCPA Compliance
We respect your right to data portability and deletion. Under global privacy frameworks, you have the right to:
- Request a summary of all data PetroEyes holds associated with your IP or email.
- Request the immediate deletion of all non-aggregated research history.
- Withdraw or change consent for analytics and advertising cookies where consent controls are available, or through your browser settings.
- Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.
5. Data Retention & Security
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized after 26 months. We employ industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, Cloudflare DDoS protection, and secure server infrastructure to protect your data.
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
PetroEyes is designed for professional and retail investors and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at the address below.