Privacy Policy
Our privacy policy and data practices
This Privacy Policy describes how GBC MINING LTD ("GBC Mining", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, shares and protects your personal data when you visit or use our website or services. We respect your right to privacy and we are committed to processing your data transparently, securely, and in accordance with applicable legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
By accessing or using our services, you confirm that you accept this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please discontinue the use of gbcmining.com.
1. Introduction
GBC Mining provides secure and optimized cloud-based cryptocurrency mining services to users worldwide. This Privacy Policy governs how we handle information collected in the course of providing these services or responding to inquiries.
We treat personal data – meaning any information that directly or indirectly identifies you – with great care and restrict usage to specific, legitimate purposes only.
2. Data Controller and Contact
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
You may contact us using this address regarding your privacy rights or for any questions related to the processing of your personal information.
3. Categories of Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect information that you submit through registration, contact forms or direct email communication. This includes your name, email address, account login data and any other details you choose to provide.
3.2 Automatically Collected Technical Information
When you access our platform, we may collect device-related and usage data such as IP address, browser type, date and time of access, session duration and navigation paths. This data helps us monitor and improve the operation and security of our website.
3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to store your preferences, optimize system functionalities and collect statistical data. These cookies help us personalize your experience and ensure smooth navigation. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time. For full details, please review our Cookie Policy.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent;
- The necessity of processing to perform a contract (e.g., mining contract purchase or user authentication);
- Compliance with our legal obligations;
- Our legitimate interest in ensuring the security, functionality and optimization of our services.
Your consent may be withdrawn at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
5. Purpose of Data Processing
The personal data we collect may be used for the following purposes:
- To set up and manage user accounts;
- To provide access to cloud mining services;
- To process transactions and deliver purchased contracts;
- To respond to user inquiries;
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized access;
- To comply with anti-money laundering and KYC requirements;
- To improve and refine our services based on usage analytics.
We do not use personal information for profiling or fully automated decision-making with legal consequences.
6. Third-Party Services and International Transfers
We may share your data with selected third-party service providers solely for the purpose of service delivery, including:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers;
- Analytics platforms such as Google Analytics;
- Communication tools (e.g. Tidio live chat);
- Legal or regulatory authorities (where required).
Some service providers may be located outside the UK or European Economic Area. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses to protect your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR guidelines.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill contractual, legal and servicing obligations. When data is no longer needed, we will either delete it or anonymize it so it can no longer identify you.
Typically, your account data is retained for as long as the account remains active and for an additional limited period for legal and operational reasons.
8. Your Rights Under the UK GDPR
You have the following statutory rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access information we hold about you;
- The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- The right to request erasure ("right to be forgotten");
- The right to restrict processing under certain conditions;
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests;
- The right to data portability;
- The right to withdraw consent at any time, where applicable;
- The right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Data Security Measures
We take data protection very seriously. GBC Mining implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration or disclosure. This includes encryption, secure server hosting, access control and monitoring systems.
However, you acknowledge that no internet-based service can be fully immune to threats, and we cannot guarantee complete protection of your data transmitted online.
10. Data of Children
Our services are intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has submitted personal information without parental consent, we will promptly delete the associated data.
11. External Links and Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to external websites. GBC Mining is not responsible for the content, policies or practices of such sites and encourages you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal data.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect regulatory changes, improvements to our services or legal obligations. The most recent version will always be published at https://gbcmining.com/privacy and becomes effective upon posting.
Significant updates may also be communicated to registered users directly. Continued use of our services after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact:
- Data Protection Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://gbcmining.com