Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

Beacon Kapithal ("we", "us", or "our") provides AI-powered data analysis and decision-support tools for traders, analysts, and corporate strategists. We respect the privacy of visitors to our website and users of our services ("you") and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Policy describes the categories of information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices available to you.

By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue use of our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information, depending on how you interact with us:

• Contact and account information: name, business email address, company name, job title, and phone number provided when you request a briefing, submit an enquiry, or register for an account.
• Communications data: records of correspondence you send to us, including support requests, feedback, and any attachments provided.
• Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, pages viewed, referring URLs, timestamps, and general usage patterns collected automatically when you visit our website.
• Cookies and similar technologies: information collected through cookies, pixels, and local storage used to operate and improve our website (see Section 6 below).
• Service-related data: information you input into or configure within our platform in the course of using our analytical tools, where applicable.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as health, biometric, or financial account credentials) through our website, and we ask that you refrain from submitting such information via our contact forms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries, provide requested information, and schedule strategy briefings or consultations.
• To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services, including diagnosing technical issues.
• To personalise content and communications relevant to your interests in our services.
• To send administrative information, service updates, or marketing communications, where you have consented or where otherwise permitted by law (with the ability to opt out at any time).
• To comply with applicable legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect the rights, property, and safety of Beacon Kapithal, our users, and third parties.
• To analyse aggregated, non-identifying usage trends to inform product development and business strategy.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable data protection law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent; the necessity of processing to take steps prior to entering into a contract or to perform a contract with you; compliance with a legal obligation; and our legitimate interests in operating, securing, and improving our business, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers: third-party vendors who perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer relationship management, under appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• Professional advisers: lawyers, auditors, and consultants where necessary for legitimate business purposes.
• Legal and regulatory authorities: where required to comply with applicable law, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or sale of assets, subject to appropriate confidentiality safeguards.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to distinguish you from other visitors, remember your preferences, and understand how our website is used. Categories of cookies we may use include:

• Strictly necessary cookies: required for the website to function correctly.
• Performance and analytics cookies: used to understand visitor behaviour and improve website performance.
• Functionality cookies: used to remember choices you make to enhance your experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Criteria used to determine retention periods include the duration of our relationship with you, applicable statutory obligations, and whether retention is necessary to resolve disputes or enforce agreements.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. Where such transfers occur, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, consistent with applicable data protection law.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Request a portable copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided on our Contact page. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

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 website and services are intended for business use by adults and are not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children, and if we become aware that we have inadvertently done so, we will take 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, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the revised Policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please get in touch via the details on our Contact page.