Privacy Policy
Introduction
TheCryptoNist ("we", "us", "our") is a crypto news and market information publisher. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you visit thecryptonist.com (the "Site"), create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our services.
We take your privacy seriously. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, UK GDPR and CCPA where they apply to you.
Information we collect
- Account data: name, email, password (hashed), preferred language, and the topics you follow.
- Usage data: pages viewed, search queries, device type, browser, IP address, and approximate location (country/region).
- Subscription data: membership tier, payment status, transaction references (we never store full card numbers).
- Reader submissions: comments, reactions, bookmarks, and any content you submit.
- Cookies and similar technologies: see our Cookie Policy.
How we use your data
- To operate, secure and improve the Site and our editorial products.
- To personalise your reading experience (saved articles, followed authors, language).
- To send newsletters and transactional emails you have opted into.
- To process membership payments and manage subscriptions.
- To detect abuse, fraud and security incidents.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your data to make automated decisions with legal effect.
Legal bases (GDPR)
We process data on the bases of: contract (providing the service), legitimate interests (security, analytics, improving content), consent (newsletters, non-essential cookies), and legal obligation.
Sharing and processors
We share data only with trusted processors needed to run the service: hosting provider, email delivery (transactional and newsletter), payment gateways (Stripe/PayPal/etc.), analytics, and error monitoring. All are bound by data processing agreements. We may disclose data when required by law or to protect our rights.
Data retention
Account data is kept while your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure. Newsletter subscribers remain until they unsubscribe. Payment records are retained as required by tax and accounting law. Logs are rotated and deleted within 90 days.
Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction you may have the right to: access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, and object to processing of your data, and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights contact us at the address below. We respond within 30 days.
Children
The Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
International transfers
Where data is transferred outside your country we use appropriate safeguards (standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions).
Changes
We may update this policy. The "updated" date below reflects the latest change. Material changes are announced on the Site.
Contact
Questions about privacy: privacy@thecryptonist.com