Privacy Policy
Legacy BitFundex ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our cryptocurrency trading platform and related services (the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for an account, use our Services, or communicate with us. This may include:
- Full name, email address, and contact details;
- Date of birth and identification documents for verification purposes;
- Financial information, including payment methods and transaction history;
- Account credentials and security information;
- Communication preferences and support inquiries.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you access our Services, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system);
- Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent on platform);
- Transaction and trading activity data;
- Log files and technical information about your interactions with our Services;
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details).
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party service providers, including identity verification services, payment processors, and fraud prevention services, to comply with regulatory requirements and protect our platform.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
- Providing, operating, and maintaining our Services;
- Processing transactions and managing your account;
- Verifying your identity and complying with regulatory requirements;
- Communicating with you about your account, transactions, and updates;
- Improving our Services and developing new features;
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, security issues, and technical problems;
- Analyzing usage patterns and user preferences;
- Sending marketing communications (with your consent where required);
- Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)
For users in the European Union, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary to provide our Services and fulfill our agreement with you;
- Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering and know-your-customer requirements;
- Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention, security, and service improvement;
- Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our platform, processing payments, verifying identities, and providing customer support;
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request;
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity;
- Protection of Rights: To enforce our Terms of Service, protect our rights and property, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of our users;
- With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information for a specific purpose.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Account information and transaction records may be retained for compliance with regulatory requirements, even after account closure.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations;
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances;
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider;
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests;
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the channels provided on our website.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
8. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the support channels available on legacy-bitfundex-1.com.