Privacy Policy

Your personal data and your assets are our highest priority. We are fully committed to protecting them.

Ashworth Valnex collects and stores data essential to your trading practice. The means of collecting and storing this data are explained in the following Privacy Policy.

Our policy is based on the following principles:

• With the goal of ensuring full transparency about our processes for collecting and storing your personal data:

Our aim is to ensure you understand how we collect and process all data so you can make an informed decision. We have clear guidelines and processes for handling data on this website. Our policy sets out the specific methods we use, giving you clear and concrete information about its use. You are in the driver's seat.

We will always provide information promptly if we conclude you need to be informed. Transparency is key for us.

Our trained staff are always ready to answer any questions you may have about any aspect of our processes, including our obligations under the laws of United Kingdom. You can contact us at: info@ashworth-valnex.com

• No other use of personal data is permitted by us except for what is set out in our Privacy Policy.

We may process personal data for the following purposes, including the necessary functioning of Ashworth Valnex services and connecting trader-members with third-party trading platforms. It may also be necessary for the maintenance and enhancement of website functions and services, protecting our rights, and meeting regulatory or other legal obligations. Finally, we may process this data insofar as it is necessary for the provision of administrative and other business functions related to the Services provided to you, the client.

So that we can provide better services that meet your preferences and needs, Ashworth Valnex uses personal data.

• In order to be able to use essential tools as a way to protect your personal data and secure your rights in this regard:

You can contact us at any time to access all of your personal data. We can also update or delete it where required. We can additionally handle requests to transfer that data to you or a nominated third party. We offer these services to help you exercise your rights to both privacy and control.

• Protect your personal data:

Our security systems are of the highest quality, with banking-level measures. While a one hundred percent guarantee is not possible, we are committed to continually upgrading our systems to the highest possible level and strengthening the measures we have in place.

We have a detailed and comprehensive privacy policy and the highest level of security systems.

1. The Scope?

Outlined in this policy are our procedures for collecting, processing and sharing any and all data relating to a natural person.

The terms of our policy apply to all natural persons who are identifiable or identified. This specifically refers to any natural person who could be identified or has already been identified in relation to data that has been entrusted to us or that we can access and/or combine.

The processing of data, as defined in the Privacy Policy, refers specifically to the storage, management and organisation of that personal data.

We do not collect or seek to collect any information about persons under the age of 18. Nor do we permit persons under the age of 18 to use our platform for any purpose. Upon discovery of any user or any information pertaining to a person under the age of 18, that information will be immediately deleted.

2. Which personal data do we store?

Upon registering with us, we collect necessary personal data to permit you to use our services. When necessary, we may also ask you to provide personal data to prove ownership of an account, for instance. To improve and maintain the highest quality of services, we gather and analyse data related to your use of our platform's services as well as that of third party partners.

3. You are never under any obligation to provide the company with your personal data.

While you are not under any obligation to provide us with your data, choosing not to provide this information can result in restrictions on our provision of services. It may also result in you being restricted from using our platform.

4. What personal data do we collect? Upon visiting our website, the following personal data may be collected:

We do not collect data that could be used to identify you personally. We do collect information such as your specific account activity, users' IP addresses, and the date and time of access. For maintenance, security and support services, we retain any system crash reports, browser information, and the type of device used to access your account. We also collect information on the language used by your account.

In terms of personal data collection, we only accept and retain the information you agree to provide us when you connect, through us, with a third-party trading platform.

The personal data that you have provided to third-party platforms can include the following: full name, address, telephone number, and email address.

5. Why does the company require my personal data and is it legal for them to do so?

The collection, storage, and processing of your personal information by the company is solely for the purposes laid out in the Policy. All of the above uses and processing are in accordance with relevant laws in United Kingdom.

The company will only handle, process, or transmit your data in accordance with the relevant laws in United Kingdom. The legal grounds for this are:

• You have agreed to the storage and processing of your personal data by the company. When you submit your data to the company, you grant us permission to transfer it to the appropriate third-party trading platform. You have provided your consent for the processing of your personal data for one or more purposes.
• To improve services, establish or defend legal claims, and pursue legitimate interests, amongst other purposes, the company may be required to store and process your personal data.
• To fulfil legal obligations, data processing is required.

If you would like to learn more about the data processing the company is required to carry out, feel free to contact us by email.

Below you will find a list of the specific ways we may use your personal data, as well as the legal basis.

6. Disclosure of Personal Data to Third Parties

For the purposes of storing and processing IP addresses, as well as conducting user surveys and analysis, and for other related services, the company may share anonymised personal data with third-party service providers.

Upon your request, we will share specific personal data you provide with third party services. In this case, the use of your data will be governed by the privacy policies of that company. This may include multiple digital trading platforms.

In order to enhance our services to clients and improve our services overall, the company may share personal information with its affiliates and partner companies.

As legally required or to protect the company's rights and assets, as well as those of third-party partners, we may disclose data to appropriate legal or regulatory authorities.

In the case of a critical business transaction, such as sale of the company, pursuit of investment or loan, the relevant data may be shared in the legal and appropriate manner. This will also apply in the instance of any company merger, restructuring, consolidation or bankruptcy, as per law.

7. Cookies and Third-Party Services

For the purpose of site analytics, as well as in partnership with advertising firms, cookies and other technologies of a similar nature may be used, according to law and standard practice.

Cookies - small bits of code stored on your device when you visit a website - are used to collect information on browsing behaviour, preferences, etc. Their purpose is to personalise and enhance your user experience. They permit us to remember your settings and preferences, and to tailor service offerings to you on this basis. These cookies are also used for site analytics and statistics gathering for strategic planning.

Broadly speaking, there are two types of cookies used on the site. Session cookies are only stored in your browser for the duration of your session and are deleted when the browser is closed. Others are persistent cookies, which remain in your browser even after you end a session. These allow the site to recognise you as a returning visitor and facilitate your use of the site.

Types of cookies:

Cookies may be used as necessary, according to their intended purpose:

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ONLINE TRACKING NOTICE

Your personal data will be stored for as long as may be required for operations as described elsewhere in this policy. It may be stored longer based on local laws, regulations and company policies.

Your personal data will be shared - upon your request and discretion - with third-party trading platforms for a period of 12 months. Upon expiration of those 12 months, and upon your consent, that data will be shared for a further 12 months.

Our operations include the regular review of all personal data to determine whether it is still needed, or not.

9. Personal data transfers to third countries or international organisations

As needed for the provision of services and/or for security purposes, personal data may be transferred to third countries (a country other than your own) and international organisations using full security protocols. We apply data security protocols at the highest possible level to protect your data and ensure you have access to legal remedies and rights in all cases.

In the EEA (European Economic Area), all residents are covered by data protection and safeguards.

• Data transfers are always made under the EU’s legal jurisdiction and competency, following standard data protection protocols as set out in Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (“GDPR”)
• Any and all data transfers between public entities or authorities occur in accordance with Article 46(2). It is a legally binding and enforceable agreement.
• The European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses, governed by Article 46(2)(c) of the GDPR, establish the conditions for the data transfer, which takes place in accordance with them. The Clauses can be found and read at https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection/data-transfers-outside-eu/model-contracts-transfer-personal-data-third-countries_en.

For more information on the specific security measures used by the company to protect your personal data during third country transfers, send a request by email to info@wealthwaydigital.uk

10. Personal Data Protection

Personal data is protected by the highest level of technical and organisational means, following gold standard procedures. Such procedures are a powerful way to prevent any data destruction by unlawful or accidental events, as well as loss or alteration of that data.

While we pursue the maximum care and gold standard procedures for data protection, as determined in law, it is impossible to guarantee in all circumstances that your personal data will remain error free. For that reason, we cannot be held liable in cases where personal data suffers disclosure, or damage of an incidental, intangible or consequential nature. This includes circumstances beyond our control, such as disclosure resulting from errors in transmission, third party unauthorised access, or any other cause of this nature.

In the case of legally enforceable demands from regulators or legal bodies, we may be required to share your personal data with those authorities. Once that data is shared under legal compulsion, we are unable to control how those bodies handle, store or protect your data.

Anything sent over the internet, including personal information, carries a risk of interception and is not one hundred percent secure. Any data transmitted online cannot be guaranteed secure by the Company.

11. Third-party website hyperlinks

On this website you will encounter links to third party applications and websites. Please note that these are not affiliates and are not under the company's control, nor does our privacy policy apply to these companies. They have their own procedures and priorities for the collection of personal data and its processing, and we are not responsible for such activities. Use at your own discretion.

Always read the privacy policy of any company or service on their website before providing any personal data. Ensure that their collection, usage and processing policies align with your preferences and priorities. Any data you choose to share should be provided directly to the service provider.

12. Policy Amendments

At any time we reserve the right to update or change our policy. We will provide notice of changes on the website and through any other appropriate channels. The updated version of the privacy policy will be posted on the website, and this revised policy will take effect immediately upon publication, unless it is stated otherwise.

13. Your personal data rights

You have full control and final say over the use of any and all personal data, including verifying its accuracy, correcting errors and/or choosing to delete it or restrict both the scope and nature of any data processing by us.

On this page, residents of the EEA will find information relevant to them:

Your personal data is protected by the rights described herein. By sending an email to the address below, you may immediately exercise those rights.

Accessing Your Rights

If the personal data you have provided to us is accurate, you may access it at any time. Any of your personal data that is being processed is accessible by us and therefore verifiable.

You may at any time request your personal data for verification, and it will be provided to you in electronic format. If you request additional copies of your data being processed, in addition to the one provided to you, a reasonable fee may be charged.

The rights provided by law and the privacy policy must not infringe the rights of others. The company reserves the right to refuse access to personal data or to limit access if it infringes on the rights and freedoms of others.

Right to Rectify Errors

Any errors in your personal data, whether due to omission or incorrect details, may be corrected by you or by the Company in order to ensure it is processed properly.

Erasure Rights

You have the full right to request deletion of personal data under the following circumstances. 1) If your personal data has been processed without your consent or outside of legal boundaries. 2) Upon demand based upon your desire to have that data removed, and the Company has no legal requirement to retain that data. 3) If you no longer agree to nor accept any data processing by us, even if legal and within our rights and interests or those of a third party provider, and, finally 4) If we are compelled by law to delete your data.

The right to deletion is overridden and superseded by legal obligations imposed by the EU or any member state’s law. Likewise, this applies if data is required for the exercise of or defence against legal claims.

Right to Restrict Data Processing

You have the right to request a restriction on the processing of your personal information in a situation in which you feel it contains inaccuracies.

Upon request that your personal data usage is restricted, it will be deleted except under the following conditions: 1) where force of law within the European Union or any Member State prevents this. 2) With your consent, if it is required for the purposes of defending against or exercising legal claims. 3) To protect the rights of another natural person.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to access and review any personal data that you have provided, if you consented in whatever manner to its collection, and if processing is carried out by automated systems.

You have the right to request the transfer of any and all personal data to another company or organisation, provided this is technically possible. This has no effect upon your right to deletion of your data. It is not permitted where exercising this right would infringe upon the rights or freedoms of another natural person.

Right to contest data processing

Regardless of the Company’s right to pursue its legitimate interests, or those of a third-party service provider, you have the right to object to processing and demand that it cease. This does not apply where there is a pressing legal need to continue the processing, whether to defend against legal claims or to exercise legal claims. In these cases, we may continue processing your personal data.

You may at any time demand that your personal data not be processed for any direct marketing activities.

Right to Withdraw or Decline Consent

At any time and with immediate effect, where possible, you have the right to withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal data. This is not retroactive to any processing that occurred prior to your withdrawal of consent.

If you are dissatisfied for any reason, you have the right to lodge a complaint with any legal, regulatory or other supervisory authority.

If you believe that your rights and freedoms have been infringed in relation to the processing of your personal data, European Union Member States have set up regulatory and supervisory authorities for this purpose. You may lodge a complaint with these authorities at your discretion.

Section 13 explains when your personal data rights may be restricted by laws of the European Union or those of Member States.

Upon receiving your request about your personal data and its processing, we will provide access to the information you requested, as described in Section 13 of this policy. We reserve the right to extend this period by up to two months, depending on the volume of requests and the nature of your request. If necessary, we will notify you of any extension to the deadline within one month of receiving your request.

Requested information will be sent to you electronically free of charge, unless doing so conflicts with the law or the provisions in Section 13. We reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee or refuse a request if it is deemed spurious, excessive or repetitive.

We reserve the right to require additional proof of identity if there is any reasonable doubt about the person making the personal data request, for the purposes of data protection and security.