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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 5, 2026 · Version 1.0

Data Controller

The data controller for your personal information is:

Fascia Holdings Limited
Company number: SC623979
3 Lochrin Place, Edinburgh EH3 9QX, United Kingdom
Email: support@cryptoworldnews.world

Fascia Holdings Limited trades as CryptoWorldNews and operates the website cryptoworldnews.world (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

DataPurposeLawful Basis
Username and emailAccount registration and authenticationContract performance
Password (hashed)Account securityContract performance
Payment informationSubscription billing (processed by Stripe; we do not store card details)Contract performance
Login sessions and IP addressSecurity, fraud prevention, session managementLegitimate interest
Usage dataService improvement and analyticsLegitimate interest
Cookie and preference dataSite functionality and user experienceConsent / Legitimate interest

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide access to crypto news, market data, and ChatGPT-generated market briefs
  • Process and manage your subscription payments
  • Send service updates, security alerts, and support messages
  • Improve our service, features, and user experience
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with:

RecipientPurposeLocation
StripePayment processingUnited States
OpenAI (ChatGPT)Market brief generation (no personal data sent)United States
HetznerInfrastructure and server hostingGermany/EU
Law enforcementWhen legally requiredAs required

4. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (Stripe, OpenAI) are based in the United States. Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions, in accordance with UK GDPR.

5. Data Security

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Hashed passwords (bcrypt)
  • Session-based authentication with CSRF protection
  • Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel

No system is 100% secure. We take all reasonable steps to protect your information.

6. Data Retention

Data TypeRetention Period
Account dataActive account + 30 days after deletion
Financial and billing records6 years (HMRC requirement)
Server logs90 days
Analytics data (aggregated)Indefinite (anonymised)

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

  • Access your personal data (Subject Access Request)
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict processing in certain circumstances
  • Data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw consent for optional processing at any time

Contact us at support@cryptoworldnews.world. We will respond within one month.

8. Automated Decision-Making

Our Service uses ChatGPT to generate market briefs and sentiment analysis. These features process pooled news content, not your personal data. No automated decisions are made about you that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

9. Children

Our Service is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Cookies

We use essential cookies for login sessions and site functionality, and optional analytics cookies with your consent. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

11. Changes to This Policy

Material changes will be communicated with at least 30 days' notice via email or prominent notice on the Website.

12. Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office
Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

13. Contact Us

Fascia Holdings Limited
Email: support@cryptoworldnews.world
Address: 3 Lochrin Place, Edinburgh EH3 9QX, United Kingdom

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