Blockava

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2021
Last Updated: May 6, 2025

At Blockava, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

Blockava operates under German law. For privacy-related inquiries, contact:
Email: support@blockava.io

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following:

  • Contact details (name, email, phone)
  • Account info (if you register)
  • Usage data (IP address, browser type, interactions)
  • Cookies and tracking data (optional, see below)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g. when subscribing to updates)
  • Contractual necessity (to provide services you’ve requested)
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests, where applicable

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Deliver and manage our services
  • Respond to messages and inquiries
  • Improve our site experience
  • Send occasional updates (if opted in)

5. Data Sharing

We only share data with:

  • Third-party processors (e.g. hosting, analytics), under strict confidentiality
  • Authorities if legally required

We do not sell or trade your data.

6. Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Analytics (to improve the site)
  • Functionality (like language or login preferences)

You can disable cookies via your browser or set preferences via a banner when you first visit.

7. Data Retention

We store personal data only as long as needed for the purpose collected or as required by law.

8. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • File a complaint with the German Data Protection Authority (BfDI)

To exercise these rights, email: privacy@blockava.io

9. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the EU (e.g. for hosting), we ensure appropriate safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as needed. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data: please email us at [support@blockava.io].