Privacy Policy.
Transparency Protocol: v2.0 | Last Updated: February 22, 2026
At PetroEyes, we treat your digital footprint with the same rigour as institutional energy market benchmarks. This policy outlines how we protect and process your data.
1. Data Collection & Usage
We collect only the data necessary to optimize your research experience. This protocol includes:
- Device Telemetry: We analyze browser type and screen resolution to ensure our SVG charts render accurately across all hardware.
- Behavioral Analytics: Utilizing Google Analytics 4, we monitor pathing through our country deep-dives to improve content hierarchy.
- 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 partners with Google AdSense to support our free institutional research. It is critical to understand the following:
- DoubleClick Cookies: Google utilizes cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to PetroEyes and other energy intelligence platforms.
- Personalized Advertising: Users can manage their preferences or opt-out entirely via the Google Ad Settings.
- Partner Data Collection: Our advertising partners may collect data regarding your IP address and ISP to provide localized energy sector ads.
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, terminal layout settings | 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 consent for technical and analytical cookies at any time via 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.
7. Contact the Privacy Desk
For formal inquiries, data deletion requests, or compliance audits, please reach our Lead Privacy Officer at:
ezgencontact@gmail.com