Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy nohodl.org
Last Updated: December 27, 2025
1. DATA CONTROLLER
The controller of your personal data is the owner of the nohodl.org website, with a seat in Poland, reachable via email at: info@nohodl.org
2. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER
For all matters related to personal data protection, you can contact us at: info@nohodl.org
3. SCOPE AND PURPOSES OF DATA PROCESSING
3.1. Data processed during account registration:
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Data: Email address, password (hashed), username, country, region, registration date.
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Purpose: To create and manage your user account, authorize access, and communicate.
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Legal Basis: Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
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Retention Period: Up to 5 years from the last activity.
3.2. Data in listings (with registration):
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Data: Name/nickname, contact details (phone, email), location, listing content, images, prices in cryptocurrencies/fiat.
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Purpose: To publish the listing and enable contact between users.
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Legal Basis: Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
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Retention Period: Until deleted by the user or for 2 years from the last edit.
3.3. Data in listings (without registration):
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Data: Email address, listing content, images, location.
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Purpose: For a one-time publication of the listing.
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Legal Basis: Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
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Retention Period: 30 days from publication (or until deleted via the provided link).
3.4. Messages between users:
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Data: Sender's email address, message content, listing identifier.
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Purpose: To enable communication between interested parties.
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Legal Basis: Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
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Retention Period: 90 days from sending.
3.5. Transactional data (P2P):
IMPORTANT: nohodl.org does NOT process payment data, credit card details, or specifics of cryptocurrency transactions. Transactions occur directly between users.
3.6. Analytical data:
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Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, visit duration, traffic source.
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Purpose: Traffic analysis, functionality improvement, fraud detection.
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Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
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Retention Period: 30 days.
3.7. Data for newsletter (optional):
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Data: Email address, topic preferences.
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Purpose: Sending information about news and promotions (only with consent).
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Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
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Retention Period: Until consent is withdrawn.
4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
4.1. Essential cookies:
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Purpose: Session maintenance, security, basic functionality.
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Storage: Session or up to 24 hours.
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Opt-out possibility: No (the website cannot function without them).
4.2. Analytics cookies:
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Purpose: Anonymous statistics (Google Analytics, Matomo).
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Storage: 24-26 months.
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Opt-out possibility: Yes (in the configuration panel).
4.3. Marketing cookies:
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Purpose: Ad personalization (if displayed).
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Storage: 1-24 months.
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Opt-out possibility: Yes (disabled by default).
Detailed information: A full list of cookies is available in the Cookie Policy.
5. RECIPIENTS OF DATA
5.1. Other users of the service:
Contact details from listings (name, phone, email, location) for the purpose of enabling contact regarding the listing.
5.2. Technical service providers:
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Hosting: Servers in Germany (or another EU provider).
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Email: Google Workspace (data may be processed in the USA with the protection of Standard Contractual Clauses).
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Analytics: Google Analytics (with IP address anonymization).
5.3. State authorities:
Only upon lawful request (police, courts, tax authorities).
6. TRANSFER OF DATA OUTSIDE THE EU/EEA
Data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area only:
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To countries with an adequacy decision from the European Commission (e.g., Canada, Japan).
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With the application of the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
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In the case of Google Workspace – with appropriate safeguards in place.
7. YOUR RIGHTS
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
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7.1. Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR): You can request information about what data we process.
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7.2. Rectification of data (Art. 16 GDPR): You can correct inaccurate data in your account.
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7.3. Erasure of data (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request the deletion of your account and data (subject to legal exceptions).
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7.4. Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request the restriction of processing in specific situations.
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7.5. Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You can receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
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7.6. Objection (Art. 21 GDPR): You can object to processing for marketing purposes.
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7.7. Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): Consent for the newsletter can be withdrawn at any time.
Exercising your rights: All rights can be exercised by contacting us at info@nohodl.org. We will respond within 30 days.
8. DATA SECURITY
8.1. Technical measures:
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SSL/HTTPS encryption across the entire website.
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Passwords stored in hashed form.
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Regular security updates.
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Firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
8.2. Organizational measures:
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Limited access to data for personnel.
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Data protection training.
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Incident response procedures.
8.3. Sensitive data:
We do NOT collect: PESEL numbers, national ID card details, payment card data, private cryptocurrency keys.
WARNING: Do not post sensitive data in your listings.
9. SPECIAL RULES FOR CRYPTOCURRENCIES
9.1. Information on cryptocurrencies in listings:
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Exchange rates are for informational purposes only.
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nohodl.org does not guarantee the accuracy of rates.
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The user is solely responsible for verifying current market rates.
9.2. Warnings:
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Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible.
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nohodl.org does not act as an intermediary in transactions.
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We recommend in-person transactions (local P2P).
9.3. User obligations:
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Independently verify the legality of cryptocurrencies in your country.
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Fulfill tax obligations according to your local law.
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Exercise caution during transactions.
10. CHILDREN'S DATA
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The service is not directed at persons under the age of 13.
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Persons aged 13-18 may use it with parental/guardian consent.
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If we detect data of a child, we will delete the account.
11. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING
We DO NOT use profiling or automated decision-making that produces legal effects.
12. CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY
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Changes will be published on this page with an updated date.
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We will notify registered users via email about significant changes.
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Continued use of the service signifies acceptance of the changes.
13. CONTACT AND COMPLAINTS
Contact for data protection matters:
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Email: info@nohodl.org
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We respond in Polish or English.
Right to lodge a complaint:
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Polish supervisory authority, the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych, ul. Stawki 2, 00-193 Warsaw), if you believe the processing violates the GDPR.
14. FINAL PROVISIONS
14.1. User responsibility:
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The user is responsible for the content of their listings.
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By publishing a listing, you consent to the disclosure of your contact data to other users.
14.2. Limitation of nohodl.org's liability:
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We are not a party to transactions between users.
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We do not verify the truthfulness of listings.
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We are not liable for cryptocurrency transactions.
14.3. Governing law:
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This Policy is governed by Polish law.
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Any disputes shall be resolved by the court in Wrocław, Poland.
