Who We Are
Hello, this is ROPEBYTE. We are the administrator of the website www.ropebyte.com and the data controller for personal data collected through the site. If you have questions about your privacy, you can email us at: contact@ropebyte.com.
Who This Information Is For
This information is addressed to you, the person visiting our website and using the services provided here. The services include providing information via an investment newsletter. This information also applies to individuals who report irregularities through a dedicated form on the website or via email. These irregularities may involve violations of the law, internal procedures, ethical standards, or anything that could negatively affect our operations or reputation.
Why We Process Your Data
We process your personal data to provide you with access to the services you request. Specifically, we rely on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR) to send you the investment newsletter. We also use cookies or other tracking solutions on our website to ensure its proper functioning, compliance with legal regulations, and to analyze traffic on the site. You can read more about this in our Cookie Policy.
Additionally, we process your personal data if you report observed irregularities concerning our company. In such cases, we process your data to fulfill a legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) of the GDPR) or – in cases of other irregularities – based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR). Our legitimate interest involves preventing or responding to situations that may constitute violations of the law or our established norms and standards. We may also process your data to defend against claims or to pursue claims, which also constitutes our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR).
Do You Have to Provide Your Data?
If you wish to use the services we offer, you need to provide the necessary data to access them. However, providing the required data and using the services is entirely voluntary. If you contact us to report irregularities, we will process only the data you provide in your report, as well as metadata related to the message, particularly the sender’s email address.
Your Rights
- Access your data.
- Rectify your data.
- Delete your data.
- Restrict the processing of your data.
- Transfer your data.
- Not be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling (we do not engage in this).
- Withdraw your consent for data processing.
- Object to the processing of your personal data.
You have the right to lodge a complaint concerning the processing of your personal data with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office or the local data protection authority in your country of residence.
Recipients of Your Data
We may share your personal data with partners who support us in providing the requested services or legal services. These may include:
- Partners providing us with tools for internal management and data sharing.
- Partners helping us analyze data by providing analytical tools.
- Partners providing us with tools to manage the investment newsletter and electronic communications.
- Law firms providing legal support.
If required, we will disclose your personal data to relevant courts or public authorities.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We will process your data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this notice. Specifically:
- Data related to the newsletter service – until you withdraw your consent, but not longer than is necessary for the purpose of processing, and then for the period required by law or necessary to assert or defend claims (as described above).
- Data from reports of irregularities – for the time needed to clarify the reported situation. If the report is deemed unjustified, we will delete it immediately after the investigation concludes. If the case is referred to the appropriate authorities or institutions, we will retain it until the proceedings conducted by these entities are finally concluded.
Transfer of Data Outside the EEA
Your data may be processed, stored, or transferred to the United States when we use statistical tools. In such cases, we ensure an adequate level of data protection and rely on legally recognized bases for data sharing, such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
Automated Processing and Profiling
We will not use your data for automated decision-making, including profiling. By profiling, we mean using your data to evaluate specific information about you, particularly to analyze or predict your personal preferences or interests.