Last updated: January 2026. This policy is undergoing legal counsel review for the production launch — substantive sections may be revised. Material changes will be announced on this page.
Information notice
This notice describes why and how personal data is processed when using https://blockinsider.com (the “Site”). We reserve the right to periodically update this notice to reflect changes in data-processing practices or legal requirements. Modified versions will be displayed on the Site.
For privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected].
Personal data we process
Personal data includes any information about an identified or identifiable natural person. The main categories we process:
- Name and surname
- Contact details (email address, optional phone or mailing address)
- Web-browser information, IP address, timezone, and cookies
- Page-view history and on-site interaction data
- Service preferences and browsing behavior
We do not collect data from minors under 18 or sensitive data under GDPR special categories.
How we collect data
Data is collected when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Send messages via social networks
- Leave comments
- Create an account or interact with site features
Collection technologies include:
- Cookies (anonymous unique identifiers)
- Log files (IP address, browser type, timestamps)
- Web beacons, tags, and pixels
Data may also come from third parties such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, payment providers, and public sources.
How we use your data
We process personal data for:
- Service improvement — providing optimal browsing experiences (legitimate interest).
- Personalised advertising — delivering relevant ads.
- Protecting our legitimate interests — protecting the Site against attacks, detecting and preventing fraud, risk management.
- Service provision — account creation and administration, content publication, support, handling cancellations or issues.
- Legal compliance — tax and archiving obligations, financial-administrative management, court proceedings.
Legal basis for processing
Processing relies on at least one of:
- Contract necessity
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interests (activity administration, relationship management, risk management)
- Your explicit consent
How long we keep data
We retain data for as long as necessary:
- As required by applicable law (accounting records, etc.)
- For the duration of any contract or relationship
- Until limitation period expiration for potential disputes
- Until you opt out, for marketing communications
- A minimum of 5 years after relationship termination, absent more specific requirements
Sharing with third parties
Data may be shared with:
- IT and telecommunications providers
- Media and advertising agencies
- Accounting and HR services
- Payment and delivery providers
- Business partners for joint ventures
Data may be disclosed to law-enforcement authorities, courts, and state bodies based on legal requests.
Third parties with data access include:
- X (formerly Twitter)
- YouTube
- Online chat and communication platforms
We aim to keep your data within the European Economic Area but may transfer it outside if a legitimate legal basis exists, ensuring adequate protection levels.
Refusing to provide personal data
You are not obligated to provide personal information, but refusal may result in inability to use certain features or services that depend on it.
Your rights
All rights below can be exercised by emailing [email protected].
Right of access
You can obtain confirmation of processing and access information about purposes, data categories, recipients, retention periods, available rights, data sources, and any automated decision-making processes.
Right to rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate data or completion of incomplete information.
Right to deletion
You can request deletion if:
- Data is no longer necessary for the original purpose
- Consent is withdrawn and no other legal basis exists
- You object to processing for public interest or legitimate interests
- Processing was unlawful
- Deletion is required by legal obligation
Right to processing restriction
You can request restrictions when:
- Disputing data accuracy
- Processing is unlawful but you oppose deletion
- Data is no longer needed but is needed for legal proceedings
- You object under GDPR Article 21(1)
Right to data portability
You can receive personal data you provided in a structured, standard, machine-readable format and transmit it to another operator without obstacles when processing is based on consent or contract and uses automatic means.
Right to object
You can object to processing for legitimate interests or public interest purposes. We may continue processing only by demonstrating compelling legitimate reasons that outweigh your interests, or for the establishment of legal claims.
You can object to direct-marketing processing at any time, including profile creation related to marketing.
Right to consent withdrawal
You can withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the legality of prior processing.
Right to complain
If you are unsatisfied with our response to a privacy request, you can lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.
Cookies
We use cookies to collect visit data and improve your experience. You can control cookie usage on your device through your browser's privacy settings.
International transfers
Currently, no transfers to third countries outside the EEA are planned. If necessary, we will notify you in advance. Transfers only occur where destination countries ensure adequate protection or sufficient contractual guarantees exist.