Privacy Policy
Effective date: [January 14, 2026]
This Privacy Policy explains how FinTech of the Day collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit the website, subscribe to the newsletter, or interact with our content.
1. Data controller
The data controller for personal data processed through this website is:
ALGORITMO REGENTE - LDA
NIF: 517245183
VAT: PT517245183
Privacy contact: d.prostov@fintechoftheday.com
Other contacts (non privacy requests):
hello@fintechoftheday.com
newsletter@fintechoftheday.com
partnerships@fintechoftheday.com
press@fintechoftheday.com
billing@fintechoftheday.com
Please note. noreply@fintechoftheday.com is not monitored.
2. What data we collect
Depending on how you use the site, we may collect:
- Newsletter and membership data. Email address, name (if provided), subscription status, and basic member metadata.
- Website usage data. Approximate location, device and browser information, pages viewed, and referral source. This may include IP address and identifiers used for analytics and security.
- Messages you send us. The content of your email and your contact details.
- Community actions. If we run votes, polls, or feedback forms, we collect the information you submit, such as your vote or message.
3. How we use your data
We use personal data to:
- Provide the website and newsletter
- Manage subscriptions and member access
- Respond to messages and requests
- Improve content, site performance, and user experience
- Maintain security, prevent abuse, and debug issues
4. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)
We process personal data under one or more of these legal bases:
- Consent. For newsletter subscriptions and certain optional analytics or cookies
- Legitimate interests. To operate, secure, and improve the site and understand aggregated readership
- Legal obligations. Where we must comply with applicable laws
You can withdraw consent at any time, for example by unsubscribing from emails.
5. Ghost(Pro), hosting, and newsletters
FinTech of the Day is hosted on Ghost(Pro), the managed Ghost hosting service. Ghost provides membership and newsletter features that process subscriber data so we can deliver content to you.
Ghost may act as a data processor when it processes personal data on our behalf. Ghost provides a GDPR Data Processing Agreement and related GDPR information for its services.
6. Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential website functionality (for example, login and session management)
- Security and fraud prevention
- Analytics to understand aggregated usage and improve the site
You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable certain cookies, parts of the site may not work properly.
If we use third party analytics or embedded services, those providers may also set cookies or collect usage data. We recommend reviewing their privacy documentation.
7. Sharing and service providers
We may share personal data with service providers who help us run the website and communications, such as hosting, email delivery, analytics, and automation tools. These providers process personal data only under our instructions and for the purposes described in this policy.
We may also disclose information if required by law, or to protect our rights, users, and services.
8. International transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. When this happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards required by law, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, where applicable.
9. Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described:
- Newsletter and membership data is retained while you remain subscribed, and for a reasonable period after unsubscribing for compliance and suppression purposes.
- Analytics data is retained for a limited period, depending on the analytics setup.
- Contact emails are retained as long as needed to respond and maintain records of the interaction.
10. Your rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Receive a portable copy of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise your rights, email: d.prostov@fintechoftheday.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with Portugal’s data protection authority, the CNPD.
11. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure, but we work to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.
12. Children
FinTech of the Day is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the effective date.
Ghost Data Processing Agreement: https://ghost.org/dpa/
Ghost GDPR compliance overview: https://ghost.org/help/ghost-gdpr-compliance/