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Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 22 May 2026

This policy explains what personal data CurrencySwap processes, why, on what legal basis, and what rights you have. We have written it in plain English — no legal jargon.

Section 1

Who We Are (Data Controller)

CurrencySwap is operated by [YOUR NAME OR COMPANY], established in [YOUR COUNTRY]. As the operator of this website, we are the data controller for any personal data processed in connection with your use of CurrencySwap.

Privacy contact:
For any privacy-related questions, to exercise your rights, or to withdraw consent, please contact us at: [YOUR EMAIL]

If you are located in the European Union, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection supervisory authority.

Section 2

What Data We Process & Why

CurrencySwap is built to minimise data collection. The table below covers every processing activity on this site.

Data Purpose Legal basis Who receives it Retention
IP address (in HTTP headers) Fetching live exchange rates from the Frankfurter API — the core function of the site. Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — necessary to provide the service. Frankfurter API (api.frankfurter.app) Not retained by us. Governed by Frankfurter's server logs policy.
Cookie consent preference Remembering whether you have accepted or declined advertising cookies, so we do not ask again on every visit. Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — necessary to honour your consent choice. Stored in your browser only (localStorage). Not sent to any server. Until you clear your browser storage, or change via "Cookie Settings".
Theme preference (dark/light mode) Saving your display preference across visits. Legitimate interest — functional personalisation at your request. Stored in your browser only (localStorage). Not sent to any server. Until you clear your browser storage.
Advertising & behavioural data (if consented) Showing personalised advertisements through Google AdSense. Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — only processed if you click "Accept Cookies". Google Ireland Limited and its advertising partners. Governed by Google's data retention policies. Withdraw consent at any time.

We do not sell personal data. We do not use any analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics). We do not create user profiles. We do not process any sensitive categories of personal data (Art. 9 GDPR).

Section 3

Third-Party Services

Frankfurter API

When you use CurrencySwap, your browser connects directly to api.frankfurter.app to fetch live exchange rates. This connection transmits your IP address as part of the standard HTTP request. This is a technical necessity — without it, the currency converter cannot function. The legal basis is legitimate interest.

Frankfurter sources its data from the European Central Bank and does not set cookies or use the data for tracking. Review their website for further information.

Google AdSense (only if you consent)

If you click "Accept Cookies", we load Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may set cookies, read existing cookies, and collect data about your browsing behaviour across websites to serve personalised ads.

The legal basis for this processing is your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw this consent at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of the main page, or by clearing your browser's localStorage.

Google's data processing is governed by: Google Privacy Policy · Google Ads Policy · Manage Google Ad Personalisation

No other third-party services

CurrencySwap does not use:

Section 4

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser. The ePrivacy Directive (EU) requires us to obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies. Here is a full breakdown of what is stored in your browser:

Strictly necessary (no consent required)

cs_consent
Strictly necessary Storage: localStorage Expiry: Until manually cleared Set by: CurrencySwap

Stores your cookie consent choice ("all" or "essential"). Without this, the banner would appear on every page load. No personal data is transmitted to any server.

theme
Strictly necessary Storage: localStorage Expiry: Until manually cleared Set by: CurrencySwap

Stores your dark/light mode preference. No personal data is transmitted to any server.

Advertising cookies (consent required)

Google AdSense cookies (multiple)
Advertising Storage: HTTP cookies Expiry: Varies (up to 13 months) Set by: Google Ireland Limited

If you accept advertising cookies, Google AdSense may set cookies including (but not limited to): IDE (DoubleClick — ad personalisation), DSID (signed-in user tracking), NID (Google preferences), and __gads (frequency capping). These cookies track your browsing across websites to show relevant ads.

These cookies are only set after you explicitly click "Accept Cookies". They are not set if you click "Decline Ads".

You can change your cookie preference at any time.

Section 5

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

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Right of Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you (Art. 15 GDPR).

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Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate personal data (Art. 16 GDPR).

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Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten") (Art. 17 GDPR).

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Right to Restriction

Request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances (Art. 18 GDPR).

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Right to Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (Art. 20 GDPR).

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Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interest (Art. 21 GDPR).

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Withdraw Consent

Withdraw advertising cookie consent at any time via "Cookie Settings" in the footer.

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Right to Complain

Lodge a complaint with your national data protection supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [YOUR EMAIL]. We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.

EU supervisory authorities: Find your national authority →

Section 6

International Data Transfers

The Frankfurter API is operated from the European Union. No international transfer of personal data occurs via this connection beyond standard internet routing.

If you consent to advertising cookies, Google AdSense may transfer data to the United States and other countries. Google relies on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and its participation in the EU–US Data Privacy Framework as transfer mechanisms under Art. 46 GDPR. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

Section 7

Children's Privacy

CurrencySwap is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data through this site, please contact us at [YOUR EMAIL] and we will delete it promptly.

Section 8

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Continued use of CurrencySwap after a policy change constitutes acknowledgement of the updated policy.

Section 9

Contact Us

For privacy questions, data subject requests, or concerns about this policy:

[YOUR NAME OR COMPANY]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL]
Country: [YOUR COUNTRY]

We aim to respond to all privacy enquiries within 5 business days, and to fulfil data subject requests within 30 days.