1. Introduction
CurrencyShift ("we", "us", or "our") operates the CurrencyShift website (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
2. Data We Collect
Data you provide: If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this solely to send you rate updates and financial tips. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Data stored locally: Conversion history, price alerts, and favorited currencies are stored exclusively in your browser's
localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
Usage data: We may collect anonymised analytics data (pages visited, time on site, browser type) via Google Analytics to help us improve the Service. This data contains no personally identifiable information.
3. Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies: Required for the site to function correctly (e.g. remembering your preferences).
Analytics cookies: Google Analytics sets cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our site. You can opt out at
tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Advertising cookies: If Google AdSense ads are displayed, Google may set cookies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing behaviour. You can manage ad personalisation at
adssettings.google.com.
4. Third-Party Services
Our Service uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
open.er-api.com
Exchange rate data · No personal data sent
CoinGecko API
Crypto prices · No personal data sent
Wise / Revolut / eToro
Affiliate links · Their policies apply on click
5. Affiliate Links
CurrencyShift contains affiliate links to third-party financial services. When you click these links and complete a qualifying action (such as opening an account or making a transfer), we may earn a commission. This is at no extra cost to you. Clicking an affiliate link may result in cookies being set by the third-party service. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
6. Your Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have the following rights:
✓ Right to access your data
✓ Right to rectification
✓ Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
✓ Right to restrict processing
✓ Right to data portability
✓ Right to object to processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at
[email protected].
7. CCPA (California Residents)
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of that information, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact
[email protected].
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect any personal data we hold. Email addresses collected via newsletter signup are stored with our email service provider using industry-standard encryption. Conversion history and alerts are stored only on your own device and are never transmitted to us.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
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