Privacy Policy

Welcome to PolyRadar ("we," "us," "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at polyradar.io (the "Website") and subscribe to our newsletter distributed via Substack (collectively, the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the practices described herein. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

This Privacy Policy should be read alongside our Terms of Service.

We collect minimal personal information. Here is what we may collect and how:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter (free or premium) through Substack
• Name — if optionally provided during Substack subscription
• Payment information — if you subscribe to our premium plan, payment processing is handled entirely by Substack and its payment processor (Stripe). We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card numbers, bank account details, or other financial information
• Communications — if you contact us via email or respond to our newsletter, we may retain the content of that communication

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

• Device information — browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, click patterns
• IP address — may be collected by our analytics and hosting providers for security and analytics purposes
• Newsletter engagement data — open rates, click-through rates, and similar metrics collected by Substack

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

For the avoidance of doubt, PolyRadar does not:

• Access, connect to, or monitor your crypto wallets
• Collect trading history, portfolio data, or financial account information
• Collect biometric data
• Collect Social Security numbers or government-issued identification
• Knowingly collect information from children under 18

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Deliver the Service — send you our free and/or premium newsletter editions
• Communicate with you — respond to your inquiries, send service-related announcements (e.g., changes to terms, new features)
• Improve the Service — analyze usage patterns and engagement data to improve content quality, user experience, and website performance
• Ensure security — detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations — fulfill legal requirements and respond to lawful requests from authorities

We will never use your email address to send unsolicited marketing emails unrelated to the Service. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers — we use third-party services that process data on our behalf to operate the Service (see Section 8). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us
• Legal Requirements — we may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal process (subpoena, court order, or government request)
• Protection of Rights — we may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of PolyRadar, our users, or the public
• Business Transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on the Website before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Email subscribers — your email address is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. Upon unsubscribing, your email is removed from our active mailing list. Substack may retain certain data in accordance with their own retention policies
• Analytics data — aggregated, anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely for trend analysis and service improvement
• Communications — records of communications with us may be retained for up to 24 months for support and compliance purposes

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data. We are committed to honoring these rights regardless of where you reside, to the extent reasonably practicable.

6.1 For European Economic Area (EEA) / UK Residents — GDPR

If you are in the EEA or UK, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") — request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing — request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability — receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to Object — object to processing of your data for certain purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

Our legal basis for processing your data is typically (a) your consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter), (b) performance of a contract (e.g., delivering premium content), or (c) our legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Service), balanced against your rights.

6.2 For California Residents — CCPA / CPRA

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know — what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Right to Delete — request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out — of the sale or sharing of your personal information (note: we do not sell your data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination — you will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
• Right to Correct — request correction of inaccurate personal information

Categories of information collected: Identifiers (email address, name), Internet or other electronic network activity information (browsing history, interactions with the Website). We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA.

6.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights described above, please contact us at privacy@polyradar.io. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

For newsletter-related requests (unsubscribe, data export), you can also manage your preferences directly through your Substack account settings.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Website. Here is what we use and why:

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

7.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

• Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Do Not Track: We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals where technically feasible

We rely on the following third-party services to operate PolyRadar. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data:

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• HTTPS encryption across the entire Website
• Secure third-party service providers with industry-standard security practices
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us at privacy@polyradar.io.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Post the revised Privacy Policy on the Website at polyradar.io/legal/privacy
• Make reasonable efforts to notify subscribers via email for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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

For GDPR-specific inquiries, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.