Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 15 November 2025
Welcome to suvudu.com (the “Site”), an independent UK-based publication reporting on Web3 markets. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information. It applies to all visitors, users, and newsletter subscribers.
Questions? Contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at dpo@w3417h.com ICO number:ZC041580.
1. What Personal Data Do We Collect?
We collect minimal data for site operation and journalism. No Web3 wallet logins or high-risk processing here.
- Directly from you: Email for newsletters (via Hubspot or similar); comments (name/email).
- Automatically: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies/analytics like Google Analytics).
- AI/Web3 Specific: No user data trains our AI (Grok by xAI for fact-checking only—e.g., verifying on-chain claims via public sources. If you share wallet addresses in comments, treat them as public; we don’t link to identities.)
2. How Do We Use Your Data? (Purposes & Legal Bases)
We process data only as necessary, linking each purpose to a UK GDPR legal basis (Art. 6). No automated decisions with legal effects (Art. 22).
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Operate site & improve content | IP, usage analytics | Legitimate interests (site functionality; balanced against your rights) |
| Send newsletters | Email, name | Consent (unsubscribe anytime) |
| Fact-check with AI (e.g., Grok) | Public on-chain data only | Legitimate interests (journalistic accuracy; no personal data involved) |
| Respond to inquiries | Contact details | Contractual necessity |
| Prevent fraud/comply with law | All | Legal obligation |
3. Do We Share Your Data? (Recipients & Transfers)
We share minimally; no sales to third parties. Recipients include:
- Service Providers: Hosting (e.g., Kinsta.com), email (e.g., Hubspot), analytics (e.g., Google—uses Standard Contractual Clauses for non-UK transfers).
- AI Tools: Grok (xAI) processes only anonymized/public queries; no personal data shared.
- Legal/Authorities: If required (e.g., ICO audits).
Transfers Outside UK: Rare; protected by adequacy decisions or SCCs. No transfers to high-risk countries.
4. How Long Do We Keep Your Data? (Retention)
As little as possible:
- Newsletter emails: Until unsubscribe + 6 months.
- Analytics: 14 months (Google default).
- Comments/Inquiries: 3 years post-interaction.
- AI logs: Anonymized immediately; no retention of personal data.
Secure deletion follows; backups retained 30 days.
5. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have rights over your data. Email dpo@w3417h.com (free, <1 month response). We verify identity.
- Access: Get a copy (Subject Access Request/SAR).
- Rectification: Correct inaccuracies.
- Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Delete where no longer needed (may limit site history).
- Restriction/Objection: Pause processing (e.g., for legitimate interests).
- Portability: Receive data in structured format (e.g., emails).
- Withdraw Consent: Anytime (no effect on past processing).
Complaints: Unhappy? Contact ICO at ico.org.uk (helpline: 0303 123 1113).
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for essentials (e.g., session management) and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). No marketing cookies without consent (via banner). See our Cookie Policy for details/opt-outs. Legal basis: Consent/legitimate interests (PECR compliant).
7. Security & Breaches
We use HTTPS, access controls, and regular audits. If a breach risks your rights, we’ll notify you/ICO within 72 hours (UK GDPR Art. 33-34).
8. Children’s Privacy
Site for 18+; no knowing collection from under-13s. Parents: Contact us to remove data.
9. Changes to This Policy
We update for new features (e.g., AI enhancements). Check footer link; major changes emailed to subscribers.
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