Who We Are
FintechMode ("we", "us", "our") is a digital news and analysis publication covering financial technology, cryptocurrency, and digital finance. The site is accessible at fintechmode.com.
For the purposes of applicable data protection law, FintechMode is the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through this website. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please use the contact details in Section 15.
Scope: This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected through fintechmode.com, including through any forms, newsletter sign-ups, comment sections, or contact requests. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our pages.
Data We Collect
We collect two categories of data: information you provide to us voluntarily, and information collected automatically when you visit the site.
Data you provide
We may collect your name and email address if you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact or tip form, or post a comment. We do not require registration to read our content.
Data collected automatically
When you visit FintechMode, our servers and third-party analytics tools automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address (anonymised where possible), browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and the date and time of your visit.
Data we do not collect
We do not collect payment information, government identification numbers, precise geolocation, or biometric data. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Data used | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Delivering and improving the website | Usage data, device data | Legitimate interests |
| Analytics — understanding how readers use the site | Anonymised usage data | Legitimate interests / Consent |
| Newsletter delivery | Name, email address | Consent |
| Responding to contact or tip submissions | Name, email, message content | Consent / Contract |
| Displaying personalised or contextual advertising | Cookie data, usage data | Consent |
| Legal compliance and fraud prevention | IP address, usage logs | Legal obligation / Legitimate interests |
We do not sell your personal data to third parties, use it for automated decision-making, or use it for any purpose incompatible with those listed above.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases as defined by the UK/EU General Data Protection Regulation:
Consent — where you have freely given, specific, and informed consent (e.g. newsletter sign-up, non-essential cookies). You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Legitimate interests — where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (such as site security, analytics, and improving editorial content), provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
Legal obligation — where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law.
Contract — where processing is necessary to respond to a service or communication request you have made.
Third-Party Services
FintechMode uses a number of third-party services to operate the site. Each has its own privacy policy and data practices, which we encourage you to review.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Advertising | Contextual & personalised ads | policies.google.com/technologies/ads |
| WordPress / Automattic | CMS & hosting infrastructure | automattic.com/privacy |
| Cloudflare | CDN, DDoS protection, security | cloudflare.com/privacypolicy |
| Email newsletter provider | Newsletter delivery & management | Varies by provider — disclosed on sign-up |
| Social media platforms | Social sharing buttons & embeds | Varies by platform (X, Facebook, LinkedIn) |
Where these services process data on our behalf, we ensure appropriate data processing agreements are in place in line with applicable law.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We may share your data in the following limited circumstances: with service providers acting as data processors on our behalf (bound by contractual obligations); when required by law, regulation, court order, or legal process; to protect the rights, property, or safety of FintechMode, our readers, or others; in connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, in which case we will notify you if your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Where data is transferred outside the EEA or UK (for example, to US-based service providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the relevant regulatory authority.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Server logs containing IP address data are typically retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form and may be held indefinitely.
When personal data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Restriction
Request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
Complaint
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
We will not charge a fee for reasonable requests and will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request.
California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the business or commercial purpose for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell personal information. We may share certain data with advertising partners for cross-context behavioural advertising. You may opt out of this sharing by contacting us or using our cookie preference tool.
Non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To submit a California privacy request: Email us at [email protected] with the subject line "California Privacy Request". We will respond within 45 days as required by law.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to affect your rights, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
FintechMode is not directed at children under the age of 16 and we do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us at [email protected].
External Links
FintechMode contains links to external websites, including those of companies, projects, exchanges, and data providers we cover editorially. These sites have their own privacy policies and we have no control over their content or data practices.
A link from FintechMode does not constitute an endorsement of the linked site or its privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our data practices. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
For significant changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify you — for example, by posting a notice on the site or, where we hold your email address, by email. Your continued use of FintechMode after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
We encourage you to review this page periodically. The version displayed on this page supersedes all prior versions.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have a privacy-related complaint, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: fintechmode.com/contact
We aim to respond to all privacy enquiries within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the EU, this is your national supervisory authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).
Please also refer to our Editorial Policy and Terms & Conditions for additional information on how FintechMode operates.
