Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how EquityEdge ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you use our website and services. This is a general draft provided for informational purposes and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before publication to ensure it reflects your actual data practices and applicable law.
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1. Introduction
EquityEdge provides AI-driven risk management and capital allocation tools designed for gig economy professionals. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information entrusted to us. This policy describes the categories of information we collect, how that information is used, who it may be shared with, and the choices available to you regarding your data.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information when you interact with our website or services:
- A Account & Identity Data — name, email address, and login credentials provided when registering for an account.
- B Financial & Usage Data — income patterns, transaction summaries, and platform usage data voluntarily submitted for the purpose of generating risk analysis and allocation recommendations.
- C Technical Data — IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and log data collected automatically when you access our website.
- D Communications Data — information provided when you contact us for support, feedback, or inquiries.
- E Cookies & Similar Technologies — data collected through cookies and analytics tools to understand how our site is used.
3. How We Use Information
Information collected is used for purposes including, but not limited to:
- 1Providing, operating, and maintaining our risk analysis and capital allocation services.
- 2Personalising recommendations and dashboard content based on submitted data.
- 3Communicating with you regarding account activity, updates, or support requests.
- 4Monitoring, analysing, and improving the performance and security of our platform.
- 5Complying with applicable legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable data protection law requires a legal basis for processing, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent, the necessity of processing to perform a contract with you, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services, provided such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
5. Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- •With service providers and subcontractors who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or customer support, subject to confidentiality obligations.
- •With professional advisors, including legal and financial consultants, where necessary.
- •In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, subject to appropriate safeguards.
- •Where required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to us.
8. International Transfers
Where personal information is transferred outside of your country of residence, we take steps intended to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:
- iRequest access to the personal information we hold about you.
- iiRequest correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- iiiRequest deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
- ivObject to or restrict certain processing activities.
- vRequest a copy of your data in a portable format.
- viWithdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Requests can be submitted through the contact details provided on our Contact page. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
10. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyse site traffic, and understand usage patterns. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain site functionality.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out via the details listed on our Contact page.