Privacy Policy

This Data Protection & Privacy Notice outlines how Base, a specialist publication covering the Base Layer 2 blockchain ecosystem, collects, uses, and protects personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. This notice aims to ensure transparency and provide individuals with the necessary information regarding their data rights and our practices.

Data Controller Identity

The data controller responsible for personal data collected through our website is:

Base
136 King Street,
Manchester, M2 4FQ,
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 161 861 1358
Email: [email protected]

Categories of Personal & Technical Telemetry Data Collected

Base collects various categories of personal and technical telemetry data to enhance user experience and improve our services. The following data may be collected:

Server logs
TLS handshake metadata
Voluntary correspondence (e.g., email communications)
Cookie identifiers (for tracking and analytics purposes)

Lawful Bases for Processing Personal Data

In accordance with Article 6(1) of the GDPR, Base processes personal data based on the following lawful bases:

Processing Activity	Data Category	Lawful Basis (Art. 6(1))	Retention Period
User registration	Identifiable information (e.g., email, name)	Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))	As long as the account is active
Service improvement	Technical telemetry data	Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))	12 months
Customer support	Voluntary correspondence	Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b))	Until resolution of the inquiry
Compliance with legal obligations	All categories	Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))	As required by law

Third-Party Processors, Infrastructure & International Data Transfers

Base may employ third-party service providers for various functions including data hosting, analytics, and customer support. These processors will only process personal data in accordance with our instructions and relevant privacy laws. To ensure adequate protection of data, we may rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or European adequacy decisions when transferring data outside the UK.

Data Subject Rights

As a data subject, you have certain rights under the GDPR, which can be exercised by contacting us at the details provided above. These rights include:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Restriction: Request restriction on processing your data.
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please send your request to [email protected] or via post to our registered address.

Supervisory Authority Escalation Rights

If you believe that your data protection rights have been infringed upon, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK. The contact details for the ICO are as follows:

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House,
Water Lane,
Wilmslow, SK9 5AF,
United Kingdom
Website: ico.org.uk

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Base uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Below are the classifications of cookies we utilize:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration</th
Essential	Necessary for website functionality	Session
Analytics	To analyze user behavior	24 months
Advertising	To provide personalized ads	12 months

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Data Protection & Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page and will be effective upon posting.

For any queries regarding this notice or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].

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