1. Introduction

FinServCorp ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), operating TradeEasy, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service, in compliance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, password (hashed), full name, phone number, country
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe; we do not store full card details
• Communications: Support requests and correspondence

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Features used, time spent, pages viewed
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process subscriptions and payments
• Send transactional emails (verification, password reset, payment notifications)
• Respond to support requests
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UAE PDPL and GDPR (where applicable), we process your data based on:

• Contract Performance: To provide the Service you subscribed to
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our Service and protect against fraud
• Legal Compliance: To meet our legal obligations
• Consent: For optional marketing communications (if applicable)

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Stripe (payments), Resend (emails), hosting providers
• Legal Requirements: When required by UAE law or valid legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure cloud infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for:

• Legal compliance and record-keeping requirements
• Fraud prevention
• Dispute resolution

Payment records are retained as required by UAE tax and commercial law.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside the UAE. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions
• Vendor security certifications

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact:

FinServCorp - Data Protection
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: support@finservcorp.net