Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 5th November 2024

1. Introduction

Bitcoin Policy UK (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.bitcoinpolicy.net/ (referred to in this Privacy Policy as the “Site”). It also informs you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for your personal data is BPUK Ltd, located at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ. We have appointed a data privacy manager who is responsible for overseeing questions in relation to this privacy policy. If you have any questions regarding this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at [email protected]

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect various types of personal data, including but not limited to:

  • Identity Data: First name, last name, username or similar identifier, and title.
  • Contact Data: Email address, postal address, and phone number.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system, and platform.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services such as IP addresses, device identifiers, location data and information collected automatically, using cookies and other tracking technologies.
  • Device Data: Information about the device you use to access our Site.
  • Transaction Data: Information such as billing and shipping addresses, payment information, and transaction history
  • Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing communications from us and records of your interactions with us.

 

We do not collect any special categories of personal data (e.g., race, religion, health information) unless explicitly stated and with your consent.

4. How We Collect Data

We collect data in the following ways:

  • Direct Interactions: You may provide data by filling in forms on our Site or by corresponding with us via email, phone, or other channels.
  • Automated Technologies: As you interact with our Site, we may automatically collect Technical Data about your equipment and usage patterns using cookies, server logs, and other technologies.
  • Third Parties: We may receive data from third-party sources such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) and social media platforms, consistent with your privacy settings on those platforms.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve Services: Processing and fulfilling requests, improving site functionality, and delivering personalized content.
  • Marketing and Communications: With your consent, we may send you marketing materials about our products, services, and events. You can opt-out at any time.
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, respond to regulatory authorities, and enforce our terms and conditions.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we rely on several legal bases to process your personal data:

  • Consent: When you explicitly consent to our processing of your data.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under any contract with you.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, website hosting, and marketing.
  • Affiliated Entities: Companies within our corporate group, as needed for business purposes.
  • Regulatory Authorities: To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.

We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that any such transfers are conducted in compliance with GDPR, using appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or similar lawful mechanisms.

9. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal or accounting requirements. Once the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

11. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: To request a copy of your data.
  • Right to Rectification: To correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: To request deletion of your data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restriction: To limit the processing of your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: To request the transfer of your data to another service provider.
  • Right to Object: To object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

12. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide a personalized user experience and analyze site performance. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie management tool.

For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates the most recent revisions.

14. Children’s Privacy 

Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information from our servers.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer via [email protected]

Thank you for visiting Bitcoin Policy UK. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting and respecting your personal data.

Note: This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.