Privacy Policy

geist.finance (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a purely informational website providing editorial content about cryptocurrency and related topics. We do not sell products or services directly. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why, and your rights regarding that data.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

geist.finance
Noordstraat 52
Terneuzen, 4531 GJ
Netherlands

2. What Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of data:

a) Automatically collected data (via server logs and analytics)

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL
  • Pages visited, date and time of access
  • Device type and screen resolution

b) Cookies and tracking technologies

  • Strictly necessary cookies (e.g. cookie consent preference)
  • Analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • Affiliate tracking cookies set by third-party affiliate networks when you click outbound links

c) Voluntarily provided data

  • Email address if you subscribe to a newsletter
  • Any information you send via a contact form

3. Purpose and Legal Basis

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • Website operation and security — Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • Analytics and performance improvement — Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), collected via our cookie banner
  • Affiliate link tracking — Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). When you click an affiliate link, the respective affiliate network may set a cookie to attribute a referral. We earn a commission if you subsequently make a purchase; no additional personal data is shared by us.
  • Newsletter delivery — Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you can withdraw at any time
  • Responding to enquiries — Legitimate interest or contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)/(f) GDPR)

4. Affiliate Disclosure

This website contains affiliate links. When you click on these links and make a purchase or sign up with a third-party service, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the data they collect. We encourage you to review those policies before providing them with any personal information.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

  • Google Analytics — Web analytics. Data may be transferred to the US. We use IP anonymisation. Google’s Privacy Policy
  • Cloudflare — CDN and security. Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy
  • [NEWSLETTER PROVIDER, e.g. Mailchimp] — Email marketing (if applicable). [LINK TO THEIR PRIVACY POLICY]
  • Affiliate networks — [LIST NETWORKS, e.g. Digistore24, Impact, etc.]

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services listed above are based in the United States or other countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or an adequacy decision by the European Commission.

7. Data Retention

  • Server logs: deleted after 30 days
  • Analytics data: retained for up to 14 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form messages: deleted after 12 months unless ongoing correspondence requires retention

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access — Request a copy of your data
  • Rectification — Correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure — Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restriction — Restrict processing in certain circumstances
  • Data portability — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection — Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw consent — At any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [EMAIL]. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your EU member state.

9. Cookies

On your first visit, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by [clicking the cookie settings link in the footer / clearing your cookies].

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

10. Minors

This website is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

11. Security

We use HTTPS encryption, Cloudflare security features, and regularly updated software to protect the data we process. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact:

geist.finance