Privacy Policy

This Data Protection & Privacy Notice outlines how Fintech-pulse collects, processes, and protects personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK-GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive. As a specialist publication covering analysis and investment opportunities in emerging fintech trends, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy while delivering insightful content and resources.

Data Controller Identity

The data controller for Fintech-pulse is:

Fintech-pulse
62 Wardour Street, Soho
London, W1F 7YA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 8245 3936
Email: [email protected]

Categories of Personal & Technical Telemetry Data Collected

We collect the following categories of data:

  • Personal Data: This may include your name, email address, and any information you provide through voluntary correspondence.
  • Technical Data: This includes server logs, TLS handshake metadata, and cookie identifiers used for user analytics and service enhancement.

Lawful Bases for Processing Personal Data

Under Article 6(1) of the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:

Processing ActivityData CategoryLawful Basis (Art. 6(1))Retention Period
Newsletter SubscriptionName, Email AddressConsent (Art. 6(1)(a))Until withdrawal of consent
User AnalyticsCookie Identifiers, Technical DataLegitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f))2 years from collection
Customer SupportName, Email Address, CorrespondenceContractual Necessity (Art. 6(1)(b))3 years post-resolution
Marketing CommunicationName, Email AddressConsent (Art. 6(1)(a))Until withdrawal of consent

Third-Party Processors and International Data Transfers

To provide our services effectively, we may utilize third-party service providers who assist us in various functions such as analytics, email distribution, and customer support. These parties may have access to your personal data solely to perform their functions and are obligated not to disclose it.

We ensure all data transfers are compliant with UK-GDPR requirements by employing Standard Contractual Clauses and verifying adequacy decisions where applicable. Our third-party processors include:

  • Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Email Marketing Services (e.g., Mailchimp)
  • IT Infrastructure Hosting (e.g., AWS, Azure)

Data Subject Rights

You have specific rights under the UK-GDPR regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Post: Fintech-pulse, 62 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 7YA, United Kingdom

We will respond to your request within one month of receipt, and if we require more time, we will inform you accordingly.

Supervisory Authority Escalation Rights

If you believe we have not complied with your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the supervisory authority in the UK. You can contact the ICO at:

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF, United Kingdom
Website: ico.org.uk

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Data Protection & Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this notice regularly for any updates, especially as it pertains to our commitment to your privacy and data protection.

Conclusion

At Fintech-pulse, we prioritize your privacy and are dedicated to ensuring your personal data is handled with utmost care and transparency. Through this notice, we aim to provide clear insights into our data handling practices while maintaining our mission to deliver expert analysis and investment opportunities in emerging fintech trends.