Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ethelred Capital ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, phone number
• Professional title and company information
• Financial information and investment preferences
• Identity verification documents (as required by law)
• Communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we automatically collect:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Location data (with your permission)

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party services, including identity verification providers, credit bureaus, and public databases, as required for compliance with applicable regulations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Process your investment transactions and manage your account
• Verify your identity and comply with KYC/AML regulations
• Communicate with you about your account and investments
• Send you investment opportunities that match your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf
• Investment Partners: Project sponsors and co-investors (with your consent)
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Analytics and Cookies

We use analytics services to understand how users interact with our platform:

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Financial and transaction records are retained according to applicable regulatory requirements.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.