Privacy Policy

    The Bitcoin Layer – TBL Research
    Last Updated: March 04, 2025

    At The Bitcoin Layer (“TBL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our TBL Research subscribers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you register for and use TBL Research, a premium research service designed for asset managers, hedge funds, and institutional investors. By using TBL Research, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you have any questions, please contact us using the details provided in Section 10.

    1. Information We Collect

    We collect the following types of information from you when you register for or use TBL Research:

    • Personal Information: This includes your email address and payment information (e.g., credit card details, billing address) provided during the registration and subscription process.
    • Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with TBL Research, such as login times, pages viewed, and features accessed, to improve our service.
    • Device Information: We may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and device identifiers to ensure the security and functionality of our platform.

    2. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

    • To Provide TBL Research: Your email address is used to create and manage your account, send subscription confirmations, and deliver research updates or notifications.
    • To Process Payments: Payment information is used to process subscription fees and maintain your access to TBL Research.
    • To Communicate: We may use your email to send important updates about TBL Research, including changes to our Terms and Conditions or Privacy Policy.
    • To Improve Our Service: Usage and device data help us analyze trends, troubleshoot issues, and enhance the performance and functionality of TBL Research.
    • To Ensure Security: We use your information to detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or other malicious activities.

    3. How We Share Your Information

    We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

    • Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors) to perform services such as processing payments or hosting our platform. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
    • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court order, subpoena), or to protect the rights, property, or safety of TBL, our users, or others.
    • Business Transfers: If TBL is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality obligations.

    4. Data Security

    We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. For example, payment information is encrypted during transmission and storage. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

    5. Data Retention

    We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:

    • Email addresses are retained while your TBL Research subscription is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal or operational needs.
    • Payment information is retained as needed to process transactions and maintain financial records, in accordance with applicable laws.

    Once no longer needed, your information is securely deleted or anonymized.

    6. Your Rights and Choices

    Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

    • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
    • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
    • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual limitations.
    • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications (e.g., marketing emails) using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

    To exercise these rights, please contact us as outlined in Section 10. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

    7. International Data Transfers

    TBL Research may process or store your information in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. If you are located outside of the USA, your information may be transferred to jurisdictions with different data protection laws. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable legal requirements, such as standard contractual clauses where necessary.

    8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the TBL Research platform. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

    9. Third-Party Links

    TBL Research may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., payment processors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

    10. Contact Us

    If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

    Email: admin (at) thebitcoinlayer (dot) com

    By registering for TBL Research, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.