Privacy Policy

We (also referred to as “we”, “us” or “our”) are committed to safeguarding your personal data and protecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and store the information you provide through the Blackridge Markdex website (the “website”).

These principles will be upheld:

• To be transparent about how we collect and process your personal data:

We want you to be able to make informed decisions about how your personal data is used and processed. That’s why we created our website. To support this, we use a range of methods and processes to provide clear, relevant information about the use of personal data.

If we determine that you require specific details, we will provide them at the appropriate date and time.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have and will provide any clarifications you need regarding legal limitations. You can contact us by email at the address below: info@blackridge-markdex.com

• Personal data will be used solely for the purposes outlined in this policy.

Personal Data may be processed by Us for various purposes, including providing the website, connecting you with third-party trading platforms (the ‘Services’), enhancing the site, protecting our rights and interests, maintaining and delivering the Services, complying with legal and regulatory obligations, and conducting administrative and business activities to support the provision and use of the Services.

We also process your personal data to better understand your preferences and needs.

• To access essential tools to protect your personal data rights:

To help you exercise your rights, we provide extensive resources. Contact us at any time to make a request about your personal data. We can correct or delete it, restrict its use for specific purposes or in general, and transfer your information to you or to a third party. We will endeavour to accommodate your requests.

• Protect your personal data:

Although we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal data, we will continue to use a range of measures and techniques to help ensure it remains protected.

Our Privacy and Security Policy is now complete.

1. The Scope?

This policy explains the types of personal data the company collects about individuals, how it processes and shares that data with third parties, how it is secured, and other relevant details.

This Policy concerns information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person. An identifiable natural person is someone who can be directly identified, or identified using a combination of other information that we hold or are able to access.

The Policy defines “processing” as a process that involves the use or collection of personal data. It encompasses the management, organisation, and storage of personal data.

Our services are intended for a general audience and are not designed for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from individuals under 18, nor do we knowingly permit such individuals to access or use our services. If we become aware that we have gathered any information about a child, we will delete it as quickly as reasonably possible.

2. What personal data do we hold about you?

When you use our services and channels, or visit our website, we collect personal data. In some situations, we may ask you to provide this information. In others, we obtain personal data by analysing how you use our services and channels, or by receiving it from our third-party partners.

3. No obligation to disclose personal information to the company and consequences of non-disclosure.

You are not obliged to provide us with any personal data. However, in certain circumstances, if you choose not to, we may be unable to provide our services and users may be unable to access the website.

4. What types of personal data do we collect? When you visit our website, we will collect the following personal information:

This includes information about your online activity log and traffic data (such as your IP address and the date and time of access), the language you used, software crash logs, the type of browser, as well as information about the device you used. The information we collect is not personal data and cannot be used to identify you.

Personal data we receive from you: Any personal data you choose to provide to us when you connect to a third-party online trading platform through us.

Personal information you provide directly to third-party platforms to facilitate trading: this includes your full name, address, telephone number and email address.

5. The lawful basis and the reasons for the processing of personal data

Your personal data are processed by the Company for the purposes set out in this section and in accordance with the applicable legal basis.

The company cannot process your personal data without a legal basis. The legal grounds on which the company may process your personal data are:

• You have consented to the processing of your personal data for one or more purposes. This applies when you provide personal information via the website so that we can transfer it to a third-party trading platform.
• The company or a third party may need to process personal data to pursue legitimate interests. For example, this may be necessary to improve our services or to defend legal claims.
• Processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

Contact us by email for further details about the processing required to safeguard legitimate interests.

Below is a list of reasons and legal bases on which we may use the information you provide to us. Personal data.

6. Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties

The company may also share personal data with third parties that provide services to us, such as hosting and storage, IP address information, and user experience analytics.

You may also ask us to share specific personal data about you with third-party trading platforms. In such cases, we will pass on the personal data you have provided to us to those third-party platforms. Their privacy policies will govern how they use your personal data. Your personal data may be shared with multiple trading platforms.

The Company may, from time to time, share personal data with affiliated entities or business partners. Doing so can provide the company with the necessary resources to enhance and improve the products and services that it offers to its customers.

If and when necessary to protect third-party rights or assets, The Company is authorised to disclose personal data to regulatory, local or other official authorities.

We may also, from time to time, share your personal data with potential investors or purchasers, or with lenders to the company or any other company within our group, if such a transaction is contemplated or takes place (including any transfer or sale of assets owned by the company or any other group company), or in connection with any merger, restructuring, consolidation, or bankruptcy of the company or any other business within the group.

7. Cookies and third-party services

We may engage third-party services, such as advertising providers on our website or analytics companies. These companies may also use cookies or similar technologies.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit or use this website. They help collect information about your preferences and browsing behaviour to enhance your experience, remember your settings, and customise the products and services you may enjoy. We also use cookies for statistical and analytical purposes.

Some of the cookies we use are session cookies. These are stored temporarily on your device and expire when you close your browser. Other cookies are persistent. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period after you close your browser. They help the website recognise you as a returning user and enable you to return to the website.

Types of cookies:

We may use them in line with their intended purpose:

Cookies are blocked or deleted

To disable or remove cookies, you will need to change your browser's settings. Below are links to guide you through the process for several of the most widely used browsers.

• firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Google Chrome
• safari

However, please note that some or all of the website’s functions and features may not operate in the way you expect if this happens.

ONLINE TRACKING NOTICE

The Company will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes of processing described in this policy, or for longer timeframes as permitted by law and regulation, internal policies, and applicable orders.

We'll share your information with third-party trading platforms for a period of 12 months. If you consent to this, we will continue to share your data for a further 12 months.

We regularly review the Personal Data we hold to determine whether it is still required.

9. Transfers of personal data to a third country or to an international organisation

Your personal information may be transferred to other countries, meaning to a third country (a country other than the one in which you reside), or to international organisations or jurisdictions. The Company takes all necessary steps to protect the personal data you provide and ensures that you can exercise your rights and access effective legal remedies.

These protections and safeguards are available to all residents of the EEA (European Economic Area).

• Transfer to a third country or international organisation that the European Commission has determined ensures an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred to it in accordance with Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016. (the “GDPR”)
• The transfer is made pursuant to a legally binding and enforceable agreement between public authorities or bodies under Article 46(2)(a).
• The transfer was carried out in accordance with the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses adopted under Article 46(2)(c) of the GDPR. The clauses adopted by the European Commission can be viewed at https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection/data-transfers-outside-eu/model-contracts-transfer-personal-data-third-countries_en.

The Company can provide details of the security measures it uses to protect your personal data when it is transferred to third countries or international organisations. To request this information, please email info@wealthwaydigital.uk

10. Personal Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. This includes preventing the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss or alteration of personal data.

We cannot guarantee or warrant the absolute security of your personal data at all times. Nor can we be liable for any intangible, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or disclosure of personal data. This includes, but is not limited to, disclosure resulting from transmission errors, unauthorised access by a third party, or any other circumstances beyond our control.

Where legal or other obligations outside our control apply, we may be required to share your personal data with third parties, including public authorities. In these circumstances, we cannot control how third parties protect your personal data.

Personal data cannot be transmitted over the internet with absolute security. The Company cannot guarantee the security of any personal data you transmit to us via the internet.

11. Hyperlinks to third-party websites

The website includes links to third‑party websites and apps. These services are not controlled or supervised by the company. We are not responsible for the collection or processing of personal data by those websites or apps. This Policy does not apply to activities carried out on such sites or apps.

When you visit any third-party websites or apps, we recommend that you read their privacy policies before deciding to access or use them. We also suggest that you provide any personal data directly to them

12. Amendments to this Policy

This Policy may be updated at any time. If we make changes, we will notify you by posting the revised policy on our website. In addition, for significant updates, we will aim to inform you through appropriate methods and publish an announcement on our site. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any amendments will take effect once the revised policy is published.

13. Your rights in relation to your personal data

You are entitled to request that we verify the accuracy of any personal data we hold about you, to correct any errors, and to delete any personal data we no longer require. You may also restrict the scope and types of processing of your personal information.

If you are an EEA resident, please refer to this page:

These rights apply to the information you provide regarding your personal data. You can request to exercise your rights by emailing the address below.

Access rights

The Company can verify the accuracy of the personal data that are being processed about you. If they are, you can access your personal data.

The Company aims to provide an electronic copy of the personal data it is currently processing and may charge a reasonable fee for any additional copies. The data will be provided electronically upon request

The right to access personal data must not conflict with the rights and freedoms of others. Where a request would adversely affect another individual’s rights and freedoms, the company may refuse to comply or restrict its ability to fulfil it.

Right to rectification

The Company is entitled to correct inaccurate personal data. You have the right to request that any incomplete personal data about you be rectified, taking into account the purpose of processing.

Right to Erasure

The following reasons apply: (a) Personal data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or processed; (b) You withdraw consent and there is no other legal basis for processing; (c) You object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party; (d) Personal data have been unlawfully processed; or (e) Personal data must be erased to comply with the company’s legal obligations.

This right does not apply where processing is necessary (a) to comply with a legal obligation under European Union or Member State law; or (b) for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

Processing restrictions

If you are concerned about the accuracy of your personal data, you may ask the company to limit the processing of your personal data.

If you request that processing of your personal data be restricted, it may only be retained with your consent, for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, to protect the rights of another natural person, or for reasons of substantial public interest within the European Union or a Member State.

Your right to data portability

If the processing is carried out by automated means and is based on your consent or a contract to which you are a party, you have the legal right to access the personal data you have provided to the company.

You have the right to request that your personal data be transferred directly from the company to another controller, where technically feasible. Your right to erasure is not affected by exercising your right to data portability. The right to data portability must not infringe the rights or freedoms of others.

Right to challenge

You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party. This also includes profiling carried out solely on the basis of those legitimate interests. If we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that override your rights, freedoms or interests, or if the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, we may continue processing.

Regarding direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data.

Right to withhold consent

You may withdraw your consent for us to process your personal data at any time. This won't affect the lawfulness of any processing that relied on your consent before it was withdrawn.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

You may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority established by a Member State to protect the fundamental rights of individuals concerning the processing of personal data within the European Union.

The laws of the European Union and its Member States may restrict your rights concerning your personal data, as set out in section 13.

We will provide the requested information, in line with your rights under Section 13 of this agreement, within one month of receiving your request. This timeframe may be extended to up to two months if necessary, depending on the nature of the request and the volume of requests. Within one month of receiving your request, we will notify you of any extension and the reasons.

Subject to section 13 of the law, any information you request under your section 13 rights will be provided free of charge. If a request is unfounded or excessive, particularly if repeated, we may charge a reasonable fee to cover the administrative costs of supplying the information or implementing the requested action. In such cases, we may also decline to act.

If the company has any doubts about the identity of the individual who submitted your request, it may request additional information to verify your identity.