1. Data Controller
FinBlockDaily ("we", "us", "our") is the data controller responsible for your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit finblockdaily.com (the "Site").
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Comments: When you post a comment, we collect the display name you provide (or "Anonymous" if none is given) and the comment content. We store a cryptographic hash of your IP address for anti-spam purposes — we do not store your raw IP address.
- Tip Line submissions: If you submit a tip, we collect the message content and, optionally, a subject line and contact details you choose to provide. We do not log IP addresses for tip submissions.
- Usage data: We collect aggregate, non-identifying usage data such as article view counts to understand which content is most read.
- Admin accounts: Editors and administrators authenticate via email and password. This data is managed by our authentication provider (Supabase) and is subject to their privacy practices.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases as defined by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR):
- Legitimate interests: To operate and improve the Site, prevent spam, and maintain security (Article 6(1)(f)).
- Consent: Where you voluntarily provide information such as comments or tip submissions (Article 6(1)(a)).
4. How We Use Your Information
- To display comments on articles
- To receive and review editorial tips
- To prevent spam and abuse through rate limiting
- To compile aggregate readership statistics
- To administer and improve the Site
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers: We use Supabase for database hosting and authentication, and Vercel for site hosting. These providers process data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
6. Data Retention
Comments are retained for as long as the associated article is published. Tip line submissions are retained for up to 12 months, after which they are deleted. IP address hashes used for rate limiting are retained for 24 hours. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
8. Cookies
This Site uses only essential cookies required for functionality, such as remembering your theme preference (light/dark mode). We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies. No cookie consent banner is required for strictly necessary cookies under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including news sources referenced in our World in Brief section. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries or to exercise your data rights, please contact us via our Tip Line page or email us at the address listed on the Site.