Thank you for visiting https://kryptostadt.info (referred to as "Website" or "Site"). The Website is operated by Nimiq Labs GmbH and is owned by it (collectively, the "Company," "we," "us," or "our").

This Privacy Policy ("Privacy Statement"), along with our Terms of Use, establishes the foundation for how personal information we collect from you ("you," "your," or "user") or that you provide to us is processed by us. We define "personal information" as any information that allows you to be identified directly or indirectly, such as your name, email address, username, contact details, or unique identifiers like an IP address, device ID, or other online identifiers.

Please read the following information carefully to understand which data we collect, how this data is used, and how it may be shared by us. If you do not want your personal information used according to this Privacy Policy, you should not access or use the Website or utilize the services, features, or functionalities offered on the Website from time to time ("Services").

The entity responsible for your personal information is Nimiq Labs GmbH.

Nimiq Labs GmbH,
Quadrat Q7, Nr. 24,
68161 Mannheim,
EMail contact of the owner: mauricio@kryptostadt.info

A) What information do we collect?

Information you provide: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website, products, or services. This may include your name, contact details, email address, and other information you provide.

Information we collect about you: When you visit the website, we may automatically collect certain information about your usage of our website or services. This can include your IP address, device information, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.

Important: We do not collect special categories of personal information about you (this includes information about your race or ethnic origin, religious or philosophical beliefs, sexual life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, health information, and genetic and biometric data).

B) Purposes for which we collect your personal information:

We collect your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide you with better information: We may use your personal information to provide personalized content, recommendations, and updates based on your preferences and interests.

To improve our services: Your personal information helps us understand how our services are used, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features to enhance your experience.

To communicate with you: We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and keep you updated on our products, services, and special offers.

To ensure the security of our services: Your personal information allows us to authenticate users, detect and prevent fraudulent activities, and protect the integrity of our systems and data.

To comply with legal obligations: We may process your personal information to meet our legal and regulatory obligations, such as responding to legal requests and complying with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders.

C) Legal basis for processing your personal information:

We process your personal information based on the following grounds:

When it is necessary for us to fulfill our contractual obligations to you or to act in your interest; and/or

When it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not outweigh these interests. Legitimate interests refer to our organization's interests in running and managing our business to provide you with better service and ensure you have a secure experience on the website.

We ensure that we consider any potential impact on you and your rights before processing your personal information for our legitimate interests. We do not use your personal information for activities where our interests are overridden by the impact on you (unless we have your consent or are legally required or permitted to do so). For more information on how we balance our legitimate interests against potential impacts on you, please contact us.

In general, we do not rely on your consent as a legal basis for processing your personal information, except regarding the use of cookies or when we send anonymous third-party direct marketing communications to you.

D) We collect device information using the following technologies:

"Cookies" are data or text files stored on your device or computer, often containing an anonymous unique identifier. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.

"Log files" monitor activities on the website and collect data such as your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time.

"Web beacons", "tags", and "pixels" are electronic files that capture information on how you browse the website.

E) Security and Confidentiality:

The company is committed to protecting your privacy. Internally, only individuals within the company who need access to personal information for their roles or legitimate access rights can view this data. They process your personal data only according to our instructions and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

The website's systems and data are regularly reviewed to ensure high-quality service and top-tier security features. We have procedures in place to handle actual or suspected data breaches and will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority, if required by law, in case of a breach.

F) Disclosures:  

You agree that we may share your personal data with the following parties:  

Each member of our corporate group, including our subsidiaries, our ultimate parent company and its subsidiaries, including their respective contractors, partners, employees, or agents.  

Service providers: We may share your personal data with trusted third-party providers who assist us in delivering our products and services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your personal data and may only use it for the specified purposes.  

Business partners: We may collaborate with trusted business partners to offer joint services or promotions. In such cases, we may share your personal data with these partners, but only with your consent.  

Legal requirements: We may disclose your personal data if required by law, regulation, or legal process or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to enforce our rights, uphold our terms of use, or protect the safety of our users or the public.

G) DO NOT TRACK:

Please note that we do not change our data collection and usage practices on the website when we receive a "Do Not Track" signal from your browser.

H) Data security:

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

I) Your Choices and Rights:  

You have the right to access, update, and delete your personal information. If you would like to exercise these rights or have questions about how your personal information is processed, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this privacy policy.  

Additionally, if you are a user based in Europe, note that we process your information to fulfill possible contracts with you (for instance, if you place an order through the website) or to pursue our legitimate business interests as outlined above. Please also be aware that your information may be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States.  

J) Other Websites and the Protection of Your Personal Information:  

This privacy policy and the use of your personal information apply only to the information you provide. Please be aware that if you disclose personal or sensitive information on the internet, such as in chatrooms, communities, bulletin boards, or other public online forums, this information may be collected and used by other people or companies beyond the control of the company. It is your responsibility to review the privacy policies, guidelines, terms, and conditions of each person or company you link to or intend to contract with. The company is not responsible for the privacy policies, terms, conditions, or other content of websites not owned or managed by the company.  

The company takes all reasonable measures to protect and secure personal information, but there are also steps you should take. Do not share your personal information with others unless you clearly understand the purpose for which it is requested and know who you're dealing with. Avoid keeping sensitive personal information in your email inbox or webmail. If asked to set passwords to access your personal information, use a secure password and always enable two-factor authentication (2FA) where available. Regularly change your password.

K) Children's Privacy:  

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have unintentionally collected personal information from a child, please contact us, and we will take appropriate measures to remove the information.  

L) Changes to Our Privacy Policy:  

We reserve the right to modify or update this privacy policy at any time. We will inform you of significant changes by posting the revised privacy policy on our website or through other communication channels. Your continued use of our services after such changes or updates signifies your consent to the revised privacy policy.  

M) Contact:  

Please direct questions, comments, and requests regarding this privacy policy to:  

Nimiq Labs GmbH, Quadrat Q7, No. 24, 68161 Mannheim, Owner's Email Contact: mauricio@kryptostadt.info.  

For EEA users only: If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first. We will do our best to address your concerns. Alternatively, you can file a complaint directly with the national supervisory authority in your jurisdiction. Details can be found online.

N) Cookie Policy:  

This cookie policy should be read in conjunction with our privacy policy.  

The website uses "cookies." A cookie is a small text file with a unique identification number that identifies a user's browser each time they visit the website. The use of cookies is common practice in the industry, and many popular browsers are set by default to accept cookies. However, you can reset your browser to either reject all cookies or notify you when you receive a cookie. If you choose to reject cookies, you may not be able to use some of the features on the website.  

If you wish to disable or block our cookies on your computer or other device, you need to do this through your browser. Click the "Help" menu in your specific browser to learn how to manage your cookie settings. Alternatively, you can visit https://www.aboutcookies.org for comprehensive information on managing cookies.  

Third-Party and Cookies: Please note that this privacy policy only applies to our website and services. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third-party websites, services, or applications that may be linked to or integrated with our services. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties.  

The cookies on the website may fall into the following categories:

Strictly Necessary Cookies - These are used for technical reasons and are required to operate the website efficiently so that you can easily navigate the website and use certain features. This includes cookies that help us troubleshoot issues. If these cookies are blocked or disabled, parts of the website may not function effectively.  

Functional Cookies - These are used to enhance the website's functionality and make it easier to use. They help us recognize you as a returning user of the website and save your preferences (e.g., your language or region choice).  

Analytical Cookies - These record your visit to our website, the pages you visited, and the links you followed. We will use this information to make the website and the advertisements displayed on it (if any) more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.

We may share information we collect through cookies in aggregate form with carefully selected third parties for the purposes outlined above, as long as you have not disabled or blocked cookies.  

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1. Types of Data Collected:  

Among the types of personal data that https://kryptostadt.info collects, either on its own or through third parties, are: trackers, usage data, various types of data, data provided during service use, and email addresses. Detailed information about each type of personal data collected can be found in the relevant sections of this privacy policy or in specific explanatory texts shown before the data collection process begins. Personal data may be provided voluntarily by the user or, in the case of usage data, automatically collected when using https://kryptostadt.info. Unless otherwise specified, all data requested by https://kryptostadt.info is mandatory. If this data is not provided, it may be impossible for https://kryptostadt.info to offer its services. In cases where https://kryptostadt.info explicitly states that certain data is optional, users can opt not to share this data without impacting service availability or functionality.  

Users who are unsure which personal data is mandatory are welcome to contact the owner. The use of cookies or other tracking tools by https://kryptostadt.info or by third-party service owners used by https://kryptostadt.info aims to provide the service required by the user, as well as for other purposes described in this document and the cookie policy, if available.  

Users are responsible for any third-party personal data obtained, published, or shared through https://kryptostadt.info, and confirm that they have the third party's consent to provide the data to the owner.  

2. Type and Location of Data Processing and Processing Methods:  

The owner takes reasonable security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or unauthorized destruction of the data. Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT-based tools in accordance with organizational procedures and methods closely related to the stated purposes. Along with the owner, certain categories of responsible individuals involved in the operation of https://kryptostadt.info (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, and communication agencies) may, in some cases, have access to the data and, if necessary, will be appointed as data processors by the owner. An updated list of these parties can be requested from the owner at any time.  

3. Legal Basis for Processing:  

The owner may process users' personal data if one of the following conditions applies:  

Users have given their consent for one or more specific purposes. Note: In some jurisdictions, the owner is permitted to process personal data until the user objects to the processing ("opt-out") without relying on consent or any of the following legal bases. However, this does not apply if the processing of personal data is subject to European data protection law.  

The provision of data is necessary to fulfill a contract with the user and/or pre-contractual obligations.  

Processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which the owner is subject.  

Processing is related to a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the owner.  

Processing is necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the owner or a third party.  

In any case, the owner will gladly help clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing, particularly whether providing personal data is a legal or contractual requirement or a prerequisite for fulfilling a contract.  

4. Location of Data Processing:  

The data is processed in the owner's operational offices and at any other location where parties involved in the processing are based. Depending on the user's location, data transfers may involve transferring user data to a country outside their own. To obtain more information about the processing location of such transferred data, users can review the section with details on the processing of personal data.  

Users also have the right to obtain information on the legal basis for transferring data to a country outside the European Union or to an international organization governed by international law or established by two or more countries, such as the UN, and the security measures taken by the owner to protect their data. If such a transfer occurs, users can obtain further information by checking the relevant sections of this document or by inquiring with the owner using the contact information provided.  

5. Retention Period:  

Personal data is processed and stored for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Therefore, the following applies: Personal data collected for purposes related to fulfilling a contract between the owner and the user will be retained until the contract has been fully performed. Personal data collected for the legitimate interests of the owner will be retained as long as needed to fulfill these purposes. Users can find specific information about the legitimate interests pursued by the owner in the relevant sections of this document or by contacting the owner.  

The owner may retain personal data for a longer period if the user has given consent, as long as that consent is not withdrawn. In addition, the owner may be required to retain personal data for an extended period to fulfill a legal obligation or upon the order of an authority. Once the retention period expires, personal data will be deleted. Therefore, after the retention period ends, the right to access, deletion, rectification, and data portability can no longer be exercised.  

6. Purposes of Processing:  

The data concerning the user is collected to allow the owner to provide its service, fulfill legal obligations, respond to enforcement requests, protect its rights and interests (or those of its users or third parties), detect any malicious or fraudulent activity, and achieve the following purposes: analytics, tag management, contacting the user, and carrying out activities related to productivity. For specific information on the personal data used for each purpose, users can refer to the "Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data" section.

7. Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data:  

Personal data is collected for the following purposes and through the following services:  

ANALYSIS

The services listed in this section enable the owner to monitor and analyze web traffic and track user behavior.

(1) Matomo

Matomo is an analytics software used by https://kryptostadt.info to directly analyze data without third-party assistance.

• Processed personal data: Trackers; usage data.

(2) Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Limited)

Google Analytics 4 is a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"). Google uses the collected data to track and examine the use of https://kryptostadt.info, create reports on its activities, and share them with other Google services.

Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize ads in its own advertising network. In Google Analytics 4, IP addresses are used at the time of collection and then discarded before the data is logged in a data center or server. Users can find more information in Google's official documentation.

• Processed personal data: Trackers.

• Processing location: Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt-out.

CONTACTING THE USER  

(1) Contact Form (https://kryptostadt.info): By filling out the contact form with their data, the user authorizes https://kryptostadt.info to use this information to respond to requests for information, quotes, or other inquiries as indicated in the form's header. Processed personal data: various types of data.  

(2) Mailing List or Newsletter (https://kryptostadt.info): By subscribing to the mailing list or newsletter, the user's email address is added to the contact list that receives emails containing information of a commercial or promotional nature related to https://kryptostadt.info. The email address may also be added to this list due to a sign-up on https://kryptostadt.info or after a purchase. Processed personal data: email address.  

PERFORMING ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PRODUCTIVITY  

This type of service helps the owner manage tasks, collaboration, and productivity-related activities in general. When using such a service, user data is processed and stored according to the purpose of each activity. These services may integrate with a variety of third-party services disclosed in this privacy policy to allow the owner to import or export the data needed for each activity.  

(1) Notion (Notion Labs, Inc.): Notion is an online text editing and collaboration service provided by Notion Labs, Inc. Processed personal data: data provided during the use of the service.

• Processing location: USA – Privacy Policy.

TAG-MANAGEMENT

This type of service helps the owner manage tags or scripts needed on https://kryptostadt.info centrally. As a result, user data flows through these services and may be stored as well.

(1) Google Tag Manager (Google Ireland Limited): Google Tag Manager is a tag management service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Processed personal data: trackers.

• Processing location: Ireland – Privacy Policy.

8. User Rights:  

Users can exercise certain rights regarding their data processed by the owner. In particular, users have the right to:  

Withdraw their consent at any time:  

Users have the right to withdraw their consent if they have previously given their consent for the processing of their personal data.  

Object to data processing:  

Users have the right to object to the processing of their data if the processing is based on a legal basis other than consent. Further details can be found in the specific section below.  

Access their data:  

Users have the right to know if their data is being processed by the owner, receive information on certain aspects of the processing, and obtain a copy of the processed data.  

Request verification and correction:  

Users have the right to verify the accuracy of their data and request its update or correction.  

Restrict data processing:  

Under certain circumstances, users have the right to restrict the processing of their data. In this case, the owner will not process the data for any purpose other than storage.  

Erase or otherwise remove their personal data:  

Under certain circumstances, users have the right to request the deletion of their data held by the owner.  

Receive their data and transfer it to another controller:  

Users have the right to receive their data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and, if technically feasible, to transmit it to another controller without hindrance. This provision applies if the data is processed by automated means and the processing is based on the user's consent, a contract to which the user is a party, or pre-contractual measures.  

File a complaint:  

Users have the right to file a complaint with their competent data protection authority.  

9. Details on the Right to Object to Processing:  

If personal data is processed for the public interest, in the exercise of official authority vested in the owner, or for the purposes of the owner's legitimate interests, users may object to this processing by providing a reason related to their particular situation that justifies the objection.  

However, users should be aware that if their personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, they may object to this processing at any time without providing any reason. To determine whether the owner processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, users can consult the relevant sections of this document.

10. Exercising These Rights:  

Any requests to exercise user rights can be directed to the owner using the contact information provided in this document. These requests can be made free of charge, and the owner will address them as soon as possible, always within one month.

11. Cookie-Policy:

https://kryptostadt.info uses trackers. For more information, please refer to the cookie policy.

Additional Information on Data Collection and Processing  

Legal Actions

The user's personal data may be used by the owner for legal purposes in court or in the stages leading to possible legal action resulting from improper use of https://kryptostadt.info or related services. The user declares awareness that the owner may be required to disclose personal data upon request from public authorities.  

Additional Information on User Personal Data  

In addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, https://kryptostadt.info can provide the user, upon request, with additional and context-specific information regarding particular services or the collection and processing of personal data.  

System Logs and Maintenance  

For operational and maintenance purposes, https://kryptostadt.info and any third-party services may collect files that record interaction with https://kryptostadt.info (system logs) or use other personal data (such as IP addresses) for this purpose.  

Information Not Contained in This Policy

Further details regarding the collection or processing of personal data can be requested from the owner at any time. The contact information can be found at the beginning of this document.  

Handling "Do Not Track" Requests 

https://kryptostadt.info does not support "Do Not Track" requests. To determine if any of the third-party services used honor "Do Not Track" requests, please consult their privacy policies.  

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy:  

The owner reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time by notifying users on this page and, if applicable, within https://kryptostadt.info and/or, where technically and legally feasible, by notifying users through the contact details available to the owner. It is strongly recommended to review this page regularly and take note of the last modification date at the bottom.  

If the changes affect processing activities based on the user's consent, the owner will seek new consent from the user where required.

13. Definitions and Legal References:  

Personal Data (or Data)  

All information that directly or indirectly, including a personal identification number, enables the identification or identifiability of a natural person.  

Usage Data  

Information automatically collected through https://kryptostadt.info (or third-party services used by https://kryptostadt.info), including: IP addresses or domain names of the computers used by users, URI addresses (Uniform Resource Identifier), the request time, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the received response file, the numerical code indicating the status of the server's response (successful outcome, error, etc.), the country of origin, browser and operating system characteristics, various time details per visit (e.g., time spent on each page of the application), the path followed within the application with particular reference to the sequence of pages visited, and other parameters about the user's device operating system and/or IT environment.

User 

The person using https://kryptostadt.info, who, unless otherwise specified, matches the data subject.  

Data Subject  

The natural person to whom the personal data refers.  

Data Processor (or Data Controller)  

The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data, including the security measures related to the operation and use of https://kryptostadt.info. Unless otherwise specified, the data controller is the owner of https://kryptostadt.info.  

https://kryptostadt.info (or this Application) 

The means through which the user's personal data is collected and processed.  

Service

The service provided by https://www.nimiq.com/ as described in the relevant terms (if available) and on this website/application.  

European Union (or EU/EEA)  

Unless otherwise stated, all references in this document to the European Union include all current member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area.  

Cookie 

Cookies are trackers that consist of small data packets stored in the user's browser.  

Tracker  

Tracker refers to any technology, such as cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags, and fingerprinting, that allows tracking of users, for instance, by accessing or storing information on the user's device.

Legal Information 

This privacy policy was created based on multiple legal regulations, including Articles 13/14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation). This privacy policy pertains exclusively to https://kryptostadt.info, unless otherwise indicated in this document.  

Last update: July 27, 2022.