1. Introduction

The financial news platform Wild.In.West (the “Website“), accessible at https://wildinwest.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Definitions

  • “Visitor”: Any individual accessing or using the Website.
  • “Personal Data”: Information that identifies or may identify you (e.g., name, email, IP address).
  • “Processing”: Any operation performed on Personal Data (collection, storage, analysis, etc.).

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following data:

A. Information You Provide
  • Email address (for subscriptions/newsletters)
  • Contact form inquiries
  • Survey responses (voluntary)
B. Automatically Collected Data
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies:
    • Essential cookies (site functionality)
    • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
    • Marketing cookies (personalized ads)
  • Device/Usage Data:
    • IP address, browser type, operating system
    • Pages visited, session duration

4. How We Use Your Data

We process Personal Data for:

PurposeLegal Basis
Delivering news/contentLegitimate interest
Email newslettersConsent
Website analytics & improvementsLegitimate interest
Fraud prevention & securityLegal obligation
Marketing (if opted-in)Consent

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your data. Limited sharing may occur with:

  • Service Providers: Hosting (AWS), analytics (Google), email services (Mailchimp).
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law (e.g., court orders).

All third parties must adhere to GDPR-compliant data protection agreements.

6. International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g., to U.S. servers). We ensure safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Privacy Shield-certified providers (where applicable)

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:
✅ Access – Request a copy of your data.
✅ Rectify – Correct inaccurate information.
✅ Erasure – Request deletion (exceptions apply).
✅ Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
✅ Object – Opt out of marketing or profiling.
✅ Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured format.

To exercise these rights, contact: wildinwest.info@gmail.com

8. Data Retention

We retain Personal Data:

  • For 5 years (legal/financial compliance).
  • Until consent withdrawal (marketing purposes).
    After retention periods, data is anonymized or deleted.

9. Cookies Policy

We use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: Track usage (opt-out via browser settings).
  • Marketing Cookies: Personalized ads (consent required).

Manage preferences via our Cookie Banner or browser settings.

10. Security Measures

We implement:

  • Encryption (SSL/TLS)
  • Access controls
  • Regular security audits

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Material changes will be:

  • Posted on the Website.
  • Notified via email (if subscribed).

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact:
📧 Email: wildinwest.info@gmail.com

Date of latest update: [12/02/2025]