Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 20 Octobre 2025

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which JiFinance.xyz (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://www.jifinance.xyz/ website (the “Site”). This policy applies to the Site and all related content and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal identification information from Users in various ways, primarily when they voluntarily interact with our Site features.

A. Personal Identification Information (PII)

  • Contact Data: Name and email address (when voluntarily provided for newsletter sign-ups, contact forms, or forum registration).
  • Comment Data: Name, email address, and IP address (when leaving comments on blog posts to prevent spam and moderate discussions).

B. Non-Personal Identification Information

We collect non-personal identification information whenever Users interact with our Site. This data is collected passively and is used for analytics and site improvement. This may include:

  • Browser type, operating system, and the Internet service provider utilized.
  • Analytics Data: Information on browsing activity, pages viewed, time spent on restoration guides, and traffic sources (collected via tools like Google Analytics).
  • Affiliate Tracking Data: Data related to clicks on affiliate links to track potential commissions.

2. Web Browser Cookies

Our Site utilizes “cookies” to enhance the User experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and to track usage patterns.

  • Essential Cookies: Used for site security and functionality (e.g., managing user login sessions).
  • Analytical/Performance Cookies: Used to count visitors and see how Users move around the Site.
  • Advertising/Affiliate Cookies: Used by third-party affiliate programs (e.g., B&H Photo, Amazon) to track referrals and attribute commissions when you purchase vintage parts, tools, or film.
  • User Choice: You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function correctly, and you may not benefit from affiliate-linked deals.

3. How We Use Collected Information

JiFinance.xyz uses collected personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Improve Our Content: We analyze usage patterns to understand which restoration guides and historical articles are most popular.
  • To Send Periodic Emails: If the User opts-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include new restoration tutorials, collection tips, product reviews, and special offers related to analog photography.
  • To Track Affiliate Sales: We use non-personal data to confirm purchases made through our affiliate links, which helps us fund the blog’s research and operations.
  • To Maintain a Safe Community: We use contact and IP data to moderate comments and forums, ensuring a helpful and respectful environment for collectors.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. Data transmission is secured using SSL technology.

5. Sharing Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others.

We may share aggregated, non-personal demographic information with our business partners and trusted affiliates for advertising or marketing purposes. We use third-party service providers (like email marketing platforms and hosting services) to operate our business, and we may share your information with them for those limited purposes.

6. Third-Party Websites and Affiliate Programs

Users may find links on our Site leading to the websites of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, and other third parties (e.g., for purchasing specific camera parts or cleaning fluids). We do not control the content or practices of these sites.

  • External Responsibility: We encourage Users to read the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party website they visit. We are not responsible for the activities or security of these external sites.

7. Compliance and User Rights

A. User Control and Access

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data held by us. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

B. International Users (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on either your consent (for direct marketing) or our legitimate interests (for site maintenance and security). You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have violated your data protection rights.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

JiFinance.xyz reserves the right to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage Users to check this page frequently to stay informed. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

9. Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:

JiFinance.xyz Email: Contact@jifinance.xyz