Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the website operating under the name TheChainObserver (the “Website”).
The Website is operated from the Principality of Andorra and processes personal data in accordance with applicable Andorran data protection legislation, including Law 29/2021 on the Protection of Personal Data, and, where applicable, internationally recognized data protection standards relevant to users located in other jurisdictions.
By accessing the Website, users acknowledge the processing practices described below.
1. Data Controller
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, the data controller is:
TheChainObserver
Contact: [email protected]
2. Categories of Personal Data Collected
The Website does not require user registration and does not offer account creation.
The following categories of data may be processed:
a) Technical and Usage Data
When users access the Website, certain information is collected automatically through server infrastructure and analytics tools:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Time and date of access
Referring URLs
This information is used for security, technical stability, and traffic analysis.
b) Communications
If a user contacts TheChainObserver via email, the following data may be processed:
Email address
Name (if provided)
Content of the communication
Any information voluntarily included in the message
At the time of publication, the Website does not operate public comment sections.
3. Analytics
The Website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to measure audience engagement and website performance.
GA4 collects aggregated usage data, which may include identifiers such as IP addresses and device-related information. Data may be processed by Google in accordance with its own privacy policies and applicable international data transfer mechanisms.
Where required by applicable law, analytics processing is subject to user consent mechanisms implemented through the Website’s cookie management system.
4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
Maintaining Website security and technical integrity
Monitoring performance and traffic patterns
Responding to communications
Complying with legal obligations
Processing is based on legitimate interest, legal obligation, or user consent where required by applicable law.
5. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes described above.
Technical logs are stored for a limited operational period.
Email correspondence is retained as reasonably necessary to manage communication or comply with legal requirements.
Analytics data retention follows the configuration settings established within Google Analytics.
6. Data Sharing
TheChainObserver does not sell personal data.
Personal data may be processed by third-party service providers strictly for operational purposes, such as:
Hosting providers
Analytics services
IT infrastructure providers
These providers process data under appropriate contractual safeguards.
7. International Data Transfers
Given the global nature of digital publishing, personal data may be processed outside the user’s country of residence.
Where transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable legal standards.
8. User Rights
Depending on applicable law, users may have the right to:
Request access to their personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion where legally applicable
Object to certain processing activities
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Requests may be submitted to:
[email protected]
Users may also lodge a complaint with the Andorran Data Protection Authority or the relevant authority in their jurisdiction.
9. Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
No online system can guarantee absolute security.
10. Future Services
If newsletter subscriptions, contact forms, or other user-interactive services are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly to reflect additional processing activities.