Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Blockchain People (“Blockchain People,” “we,” “us,” or “our“) operates the website blockchainpeople.nl (the “Site“), a platform providing blockchain and crypto news, market data, educational (“Learn”) content, community features, events, and job listings.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use the Site, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices and rights you have. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Site.

1. Who We Are

Blockchain People is a blockchain news and Web3 community platform. You can reach us at:

• Email: chat@blockchainpeople.nl
• Website: https://blockchainpeople.nl

KVK-Number: 98005626

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you browse the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

• Device and technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries entered into the Site search bar, and general browsing behavior
• Approximate location: derived from your IP address (city/region/country level)

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site uses a cookie consent tool that lets you accept, reject, or customize cookies by category:

• Necessary Cookies — Always active. Required for core site functionality such as secure log-in and remembering your cookie preferences. These do not store personal data.
• Functional Cookies — Support features like social media sharing, feedback collection, and third-party tool integrations.
• Analytical Cookies — Help us understand visitor behavior, such as visitor counts, bounce rate, and traffic sources.
• Advertisement Cookies — Used to deliver personalized advertising (including third-party ads, such as our advertising partners) and measure ad campaign performance.
• Unclassified Cookies — Cookies we are still in the process of categorizing.

You can manage your preferences at any time via the cookie banner (“Customize” / “Reject All” / “Accept All”) that appears on the Site, or by adjusting your browser settings. Rejecting non-essential cookies will not prevent you from browsing the Site but may limit certain features.

2.4 Information From Third Parties

• Social media: If you interact with our Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, or Instagram pages, those platforms may share limited information with us (e.g., public profile data) subject to their own privacy policies.
• Advertising partners: We display third-party advertisements (e.g., crypto exchange partners). These advertisers may use cookies or tracking technology subject to their own privacy policies, which we do not control.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site, including news, Learn, Market, Community, Events, and Job pages
• Send the newsletter to subscribers and manage waitlist sign-ups
• Process and respond to job applications or job postings submitted through the Site
• Respond to inquiries sent to chat@blockchainpeople.nl
• Analyze site traffic and usage trends to improve content and user experience
• Deliver and measure the performance of advertisements (where you have consented to advertisement cookies)
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the UK, or another jurisdiction with similar requirements, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent — for newsletter sign-ups, waitlist sign-ups, and non-essential cookies (functional, analytical, advertisement)
• Legitimate interest — for basic site analytics, fraud prevention, and security, where this does not override your fundamental rights
• Contractual necessity — to process job applications or community/event registrations you request
• Legal obligation — where required to comply with applicable law

You may withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribing from the newsletter, adjusting cookie preferences) without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us run the Site (e.g., email/newsletter delivery, hosting, analytics, cookie-consent management, customer support tools), bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations
• Advertising partners, only where you have consented to advertisement cookies
• Employers/recruiters, if you submit a job application through our Jobs section, your application details may be shared with the relevant employer
• Legal and regulatory authorities, where required to comply with law, enforce our terms, or protect the rights, safety, and property of Blockchain People, our users, or others
• Business transfers, if Blockchain People is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

We do not knowingly share your personal data with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.

6. International Data Transfers

Blockchain People operates a website under a Netherlands (.nl) domain. If you access the Site from outside the Netherlands or the EEA, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country different from your own. Where required, we take steps to ensure such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including:

• Newsletter/waitlist data — until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Job application data — for the duration of the recruitment process and a reasonable period afterward, unless a longer period is required by law
• Analytics data — typically retained in aggregated or anonymized form for reporting purposes

When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to certain processing, including direct marketing
• Data portability — receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (in the Netherlands, the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, if applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at chat@blockchainpeople.nl. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at chat@blockchainpeople.nl so we can delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including news sources, exchanges, advertisers (e.g., crypto exchange partners), and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Security

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

12. Crypto-Specific Notice

Blockchain People provides news, educational content, and market information related to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Nothing on the Site constitutes financial, investment, legal, or trading advice. We do not collect or request your private keys, seed phrases, or wallet credentials, and we will never ask for them. Be cautious of phishing attempts impersonating Blockchain People; we will never request sensitive wallet information via email, newsletter, or any other channel.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Material changes will, where appropriate, be communicated via the Site or by email to newsletter subscribers.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: chat@blockchainpeople.nl Website: https://blockchainpeople.nl