Effective Date: March 26, 2025
We at 21bitcoin.xyz (“we”, “us”, “Website” or “21bitcoin”), operated by 21Bitcoin Ltd, respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to personal information obtained by 21bitcoin through our Website (21bitcoin.xyz), as well as any other source to which this Policy is linked or referenced.
The Policy describes the types of information we obtain about visitors of our Website (“You”, “Your”) and how we use said information. We also describe the measures we take to protect the security of the information and how you can contact us about our privacy practices.
For the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 and any implementing legislation (the “GDPR”), 21Bitcoin Ltd will be the data controller responsible for any personal data we process. You can contact us regarding privacy matters at [email protected].
1. Types of information we obtain
1.1. Non-personal Information:
1.1 (a) When you visit 21bitcoin.xyz, our system obtains information regarding your use of our Website through automated means, including web server logs (which may capture your IP address), JavaScript, cookies, and similar technologies. This includes technical information such as your browser type, operating system, device information, referring URLs, information on actions taken on the Website, and dates and times of Website visits.
1.2. Personal Information:
1.2 (a) We may obtain your personal data from the following sources:
i) Directly from you when you voluntarily provide information through website forms for newsletter sign-ups, comment sections, or contact submissions; and/or
ii) From third-party service providers assisting us, primarily analytics providers like Google Analytics.
1.2 (b) By voluntarily providing us with personal information, you acknowledge our processing of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Where consent is the required legal basis for processing, we will seek it explicitly. You acknowledge that such personal information may be transferred from your current location to the servers of the Website and authorized third parties (including those potentially outside your country, as detailed in Section 16), subject to applicable data transfer regulations.
1.2 (c) We may collect the following categories of personal data relating to our visitors:
а) Contact information you provide, such as your name and email address;
b) Your IP address and general device identifiers obtained through standard web protocols and analytics tools;
c) Data about your device, covering manufacturer, operating system, browser type, and language settings;
d) Broad location data, like the country derived from your IP address;
e) Data collected via cookies and similar technologies (see Section 4);
f) Data used for advertising and analytics purposes, including usage patterns, to improve our Service;
g) Your messages or feedback submitted to us via contact forms or email;
h) Information on your use of our Website, detailing pages visited, time spent, and links clicked, typically collected via analytics tools;
i) Preferences regarding online marketing, reflecting your choice to subscribe or unsubscribe from newsletters; and/or
j) Other data you voluntarily choose to provide us.
1.3. Additional Information (Regarding Entities):
1.3 (a) In the course of our news and reporting activities, we may obtain publicly available information about legal entities relevant to the crypto industry, such as projects or companies featured in news.
1.3 (b) This might include the entity’s name, website, public contact information, and country of operation, as relevant to news coverage.
2. How we collect information?
2.1. We collect personal identification information, such as your email address and name, only if you voluntarily submit such information to us through means like a newsletter subscription form, contact form, or comment section. You can always refuse to supply personal identification information, though it may prevent you from engaging in certain Website-related activities like receiving a newsletter.
2.2. We automatically collect non-personal identification information (as described in 1.1) about you whenever you interact with our Website using standard web technologies like server logs and cookies, often facilitated by analytics services.
3. How we use the information we obtain?
3.1. We use non-personal information for the following purposes:
(a) Analyzing website traffic and understanding user engagement patterns;
(b) Calculating the aggregate number of visitors and identifying popular content or sections;
(c) Improving the Website’s content, design, performance, and user experience;
(d) Delivering the requested web pages and content efficiently;
(e) Monitoring for security threats, preventing fraud, and ensuring website stability.
3.2. We use personal information for the following purposes:
(a) Providing services you requested, such as sending email newsletters you subscribed to;
(b) Responding to your inquiries, questions, or feedback submitted via contact forms or email;
(c) Administering comment sections (if applicable), including moderation;
(d) Sending important administrative communications regarding the Website when necessary;
(e) Personalizing aspects of your website experience, potentially using cookies to remember preferences;
(f) Sending occasional promotional emails from us or selected partners only if you have explicitly consented to receive such communications. You can withdraw this consent at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us at [email protected].
3.3. We may share your information with the following types of third parties under specific conditions and legal bases:
a) Infrastructure & Technical Support Providers: Companies that host our website and provide underlying technical services, specifically including Google Cloud Platform and potentially other providers for functions like content delivery networks or security.
b) Third-Party Software & Service Providers: Platforms used for specific functions where they may process data on our behalf, including email marketing services for newsletters and analytics services like Google Analytics.
c) Professional Advisers: Lawyers, accountants, auditors, when necessary for legal, accounting, or compliance purposes.
d) Analytics Providers: Services that help us understand website usage, primarily Google Analytics.
e) Advertising Partners: (If applicable) Networks or agencies that help display advertisements on the site. If personalized advertising is used, it will be based on appropriate consent mechanisms.
f) Other Service Providers: That assist us in delivering specific website features or operational functions.
We ensure appropriate data processing agreements are in place with third-party processors where required by law.
3.4. Legal Disclosure:
We may disclose your personal data if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we have a good faith belief that disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (1) investigate, prevent, or take action regarding suspected or actual illegal activities or to assist government enforcement agencies; (2) enforce our agreements with you; (3) investigate and defend ourselves against any third-party claims or allegations; (4) protect the security or integrity of our Service; or (5) exercise or protect the rights and safety of 21bitcoin, our users, personnel, or others.
4. Cookies
4.1. Cookies are small text files containing a string of characters that can be placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website, uniquely identifying your browser or device.
4.2. We use cookies and similar technologies like pixels or local storage to collect information about your visit, allow navigation between pages, count visits, understand which parts of our Website are popular, improve user experience, gather feedback, and potentially support analytics and advertising functions. Cookies generally do not contain information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
4.3. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary between browsers and versions. However, blocking all cookies may negatively impact the usability of many websites, including ours. We may also utilize a cookie consent management platform allowing you more granular control.
5. Data Retention
5.1. We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including providing services like active newsletter subscriptions, analyzing website performance, or as required to comply with our legal obligations including record-keeping requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods depend on the type of data and the context.
5.2. You can contact us at [email protected] to inquire about the processing and retention of your personal data.
6. Privacy Complaints & Your Rights under GDPR
6.1. To the extent GDPR or similar data protection laws apply, our legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described above will depend on the information concerned and the specific context. We typically rely on our legitimate interests (operating and improving our Website, providing news, communicating with users, analytics, security) or your consent (for newsletters, non-essential cookies, direct marketing). You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests and can withdraw consent at any time where consent is the basis. You may object or withdraw consent by contacting [email protected] or using mechanisms provided, such as unsubscribe links.
6.2. We take privacy concerns seriously. If you believe we have not complied with this Privacy Policy or data protection law regarding your information, please contact us first at [email protected]. Describe your concerns in detail. We will investigate promptly and respond, typically within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
7. How we protect Personal Information
7.1. We implement and maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we process against accidental, unlawful, or unauthorized destruction, loss, alteration, access, disclosure, or use. We utilize services like Google Cloud which provide robust underlying security, but we remain responsible for configuring and managing security appropriately for our specific implementation.
7.2. We limit access to your personal data to those employees, agents, contractors, and other third parties who have a legitimate business need to know. They are subject to duties of confidentiality and will only process your data on our instructions.
7.3. We have procedures to deal with suspected personal data breaches and will notify you and any applicable regulator of a breach where we are legally required to do so.
8. How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Data?
8.1. As outlined in Section 5, we retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, considering factors like legal requirements, the need to resolve disputes, maintain service provision like newsletter subscriptions, and enforce our agreements.
9. Third-Party Links
9.1. Our Website contains links to other websites, articles, resources, or services operated by third parties, including links within news articles, source links, and potentially advertisements. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We have no responsibility or liability for the content, activities, or privacy practices of these linked sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
10. Analytics
10.1. We use web analytics services, primarily Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors engage with our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information detailing how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information to improve our Website and services. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy (https://www.google.com/intl/en/privacy.html). You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits by disabling cookies on your browser or by using Google Analytics opt-out tools.
11. Changes to the Privacy Policy
11.1. We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal obligations. We will post the updated policy on the Website and indicate the date of the latest revision at the top. For significant changes, we may provide a more prominent notice, perhaps a banner on the Website. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed about our information practices.
12. Children’s Privacy
12.1. Our Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 16 (or the applicable minimum age threshold in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you are under 16 (or the relevant age), please do not provide any personal information through our Website. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the relevant age without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
13. Your Rights (Summary under GDPR)
13.1. If GDPR or similar laws apply to you, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:
* Right to Access: Request access to and copies of the personal data we hold about you.
* Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
* Right to Erasure (‘Right to be Forgotten’): Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions, for instance, when it’s no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
* Right to Restrict Processing: Request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
* Right to Data Portability: Request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, and have the right to transmit that data to another controller where processing is based on consent or contract and is automated.
* Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
* Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing (this does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal).
* Rights related to Automated Decision-Making: We currently do not engage in decision-making based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.
13.2. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws, usually within 30 days. We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity before processing your request.
14. Law And Harm
14.1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Policy, we may preserve or disclose your information if we believe in good faith that it is reasonably necessary to: comply with a law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request; protect the safety of any person; address fraud, security, or technical issues; or protect the rights, property, or safety of 21Bitcoin Ltd, our users, or the public.
15. Contacting Us
15.1. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, your dealings with our Website (21bitcoin.xyz), or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us solely via email:
* Email: [email protected]
16. Transfers Of Personal Data Outside The EU/European Economic Area (EEA)
16.1. Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. This is relevant as we utilize global service providers like Google Cloud Platform.
16.2. If you are located within the EEA, the UK, or Switzerland, please note that we will take steps to ensure that your personal data receives an adequate level of protection where it is processed outside of these regions. We primarily rely on mechanisms such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions for transfers to third countries, including when using services from providers like Google. By using our Website and providing your information, you acknowledge these potential transfers, subject to the implementation of these safeguards.
17. Disclaimer
17.1. Informational Purposes Only: The content provided on 21bitcoin.xyz, including articles, news, analysis, and any other materials, is for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, timeliness, or accuracy of the information presented. Information may be subject to change without notice.
17.2. Not Financial or Investment Advice: The content on this Website does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, legal advice, tax advice, or any other professional advice. 21bitcoin.xyz is not an investment advisor. You should not treat any information on the Website as a recommendation to make any particular investment or follow any particular strategy. Any decisions based on information contained on the Website are your sole responsibility.
17.3. Do Your Own Research (DYOR): The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile. You should conduct your own thorough research and consult with a qualified professional advisor before making any financial or investment decisions. Never invest more than you can afford to lose.
17.4. No Endorsement: References or links to any third-party products, services, projects, or websites do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by 21bitcoin.xyz or 21Bitcoin Ltd. We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites.
17.5. Website Provided “As Is”: 21bitcoin.xyz is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Website will operate error-free or that the Website and its servers are free of computer viruses or other harmful mechanisms.
17.6. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, 21Bitcoin Ltd, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Website; (iii) any content obtained from the Website; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.
