Privacy Policy
Last updated: 8 May 2026
Introduction
UKCoinCompass is an independent UK crypto information resource providing practical information on cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, tax, and banking policies.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle information when you visit our website.
Information we collect
This website is primarily an informational website. We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, financial details, or crypto wallet information unless you voluntarily contact us by email.
If you contact us by email at contact@ukcoincompass.co.uk, we may receive your name, email address, and any information you choose to include in your message.
Technical data
Like most websites, our hosting provider may process standard technical data such as IP addresses, browser information, device information, pages requested, and server log data. This is used to deliver the website, maintain security, diagnose technical issues, and prevent abuse.
Cookies and analytics
UKCoinCompass does not currently use Google Analytics, Google AdSense, advertising cookies, or tracking cookies.
If analytics, advertising, or cookie-based services are added in future, this Privacy Policy will be updated and any required consent mechanisms will be implemented.
How we use information
We use information only where necessary to:
- Respond to messages you send us
- Operate and maintain the website
- Protect the website from misuse or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information.
Legal basis
Where you contact us directly, we process your information on the basis of legitimate interests: responding to your enquiry and maintaining a record of communication.
Where technical data is processed by our hosting provider, it is processed for the legitimate interests of operating, securing, and maintaining the website.
Third-party services
This website may be hosted by a third-party hosting provider, which may process standard server log data as part of providing hosting services.
This website may also link to third-party websites, such as exchanges, wallet providers, tax tools, or official government resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. You should review their privacy policies before using their services.
Affiliate links
Some links on UKCoinCompass may be affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link, the third-party provider may use cookies or other tracking technologies to attribute the referral. Any such processing is controlled by the relevant third-party provider and subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.
Data retention
We retain email correspondence only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and maintain a reasonable record of communication.
Server log data, where processed by our hosting provider, is retained according to the provider's own retention policies.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@ukcoincompass.co.uk.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect information we receive. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: