This Privacy Policy explains how bitmex-reviews.com («we», «us», «our») collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit our website. We are committed to compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller
The data controller for bitmex-reviews.com is Daniel Webb, operating as an independent editorial publication. For data protection enquiries, contact: [email protected]
What Data We Collect
Data Collected Automatically
When you visit bitmex-reviews.com, we may automatically collect the following data through analytics tools and server logs:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL
- Date and time of visit
Data Collected via Cookies
We use cookies to analyse site traffic and improve user experience. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
Data You Provide Voluntarily
If you contact us via email, we collect your name and email address for the purpose of responding to your enquiry. We do not store this data beyond the period necessary to handle your request.
How We Use Your Data
We use data collected on this site for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use the site and improve content quality
- Security: To detect and prevent malicious traffic and protect the integrity of the site
- Communication: To respond to direct enquiries submitted by email
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): Analytics and site security represent legitimate interests in operating and improving the site.
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): Where cookies requiring consent are used, we obtain that consent through our cookie banner prior to setting those cookies.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that process data on our behalf, including:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis. Google may transfer data outside the UK. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- WordPress hosting provider — server-level data processing for site operation.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for a maximum of 26 months. Email enquiry data is deleted once the enquiry has been resolved. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security purposes.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data where there is no lawful basis for continued processing
- Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to data portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact: [email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.