GDPR Compliance

Last updated: 12/30/2025

What is GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect on May 25, 2018, in the European Union. It gives individuals greater control over their personal data and requires organizations to be more transparent about how they collect, use, and protect personal information.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You have the right to request copies of your personal data that we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organization or directly to you.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.

How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • When you subscribe to our newsletter
  • When you make a purchase
  • When you contact us through our website
  • When you visit our website (through cookies and analytics)
  • When you interact with our social media accounts

Types of Data We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name and email address
  • Billing and payment information
  • Communication preferences

Technical Information

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Website usage analytics

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our newsletter service
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions
  • To send you important updates about our service
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To prevent fraud and ensure security

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your data with the following third parties:

Service Providers

  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • EmailJS (email services)
  • Supabase (database services)
  • Google Analytics (website analytics)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure data backup and recovery procedures
  • Staff training on data protection

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Generally:

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
  • Payment data: As required by financial regulations
  • Analytics data: Up to 26 months
  • Support communications: Up to 3 years

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within one month of receipt.

Contact Information

Email: privacy@cryptowatch.news

Subject Line: GDPR Request

Please include your full name and email address in your request.

Data Protection Officer

If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: dpo@cryptowatch.news

We will investigate and respond to all complaints within 30 days.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR compliance information from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.