Privacy policy
In order to deliver the declared services, Whir may need to gather and briefly retain various forms of personal identification data whenever someone browses the site, uses the platform, or contacts our support team.
When required, a customer may willingly share with us a name, an e-mail address, and details about the bitcoin addresses in use — for instance, while resolving an inquiry through our help center. Sharing such data is not obligatory, and it is recorded by us only when supplied on the user's own initiative.
How do we use collected information (NO-LOGS policy)
Whir may process personal user data strictly for the purpose of delivering services within its defined scope and nothing more. As soon as the service is fulfilled, every record is wiped.
Each piece of transaction data is purged within 24 hours. At the customer's own request, this window can be extended for as long as it takes to settle whatever issues a user might encounter.
Non-personal identification information
Whir refrains from gathering non-personal identification data about visitors who interact with the website. Such non-personal data could include, though is not limited to:
- type of computer,
- mobile gadget,
- smartphone model,
- OS in use,
- internet provider,
- mobile carrier.
To strengthen privacy while you interact with the site, we do check the web browser type. Whenever the Tor browser is identified, a pop-up appears suggesting you switch to the Tor (onion) edition of our resource.
Collection of information by third-party apps
To safeguard your privacy, we deliberately avoid third-party utilities such as Google Analytics or Google Webmaster Tools. For an even greater level of confidentiality while working with Whir, you may rely on the Tor mirror of our site, which is reachable solely via a Tor browser. Core functionality of the service remains intact on the Tor edition.
Cookies in web browsers
Whir relies on a short-lived wh_session cookie which is wiped automatically the moment you close the browser window.
How do we protect user information
Whir applies every reasonable precaution to safeguard your records during the stages of collection, storage and processing, alongside protective controls aimed at preventing unauthorized access, modification, disclosure or destruction of personal identification details and transaction records.
Any exchange of sensitive content or private data between this website and its visitors is carried out through a secure SSL channel signed digitally, or alternatively through the encrypted Tor network.
Shared use of personal user information
We never sell, share or lease personal user data to outside parties. Please keep in mind that every operation within the bitcoin network remains publicly visible, and we have no means to remove those entries from the blockchain.
Privacy Policy changes
Whir reserves the option to revise this Privacy Policy entirely at its own discretion whenever it sees fit. Visitors are encouraged to revisit this page regularly to spot updates. By using the site, you accept that staying informed of revisions to this document is your own responsibility.
Your acceptance of these terms
By making use of Whir, including its Tor mirror and any of its services, you express your agreement with this Policy. Should you disagree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, kindly refrain from using the Whir website or its offerings. Continuing to access the site or services after changes have been published amounts to your acceptance of those changes.
May 1, 2022