TRADEWINDS
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the website www.tradewinds247.co.za (the “Website”).
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1. Introduction
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This Privacy Policy explains how Trade Winds (Pty) Ltd (“Trade Winds”, “we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal information.
Trade Winds operates as a proprietary digital asset trading business. Personal information may be collected where necessary in connection with website use or participation in transactions.
Trade Winds does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
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2. Information We Collect
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We may collect and process the following types of information:
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Information voluntarily provided through the Website (e.g. contact details)
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Information provided in the course of a transaction (e.g. identification or payment verification)
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Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage patterns
3. Use of Information
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Personal information may be used to:
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Facilitate and verify transactions
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Communicate where necessary
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations (including FICA)
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Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
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Improve the Website and operational processes
4. Sharing of Information
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Trade Winds may share information only where necessary:
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With service providers supporting business operations (under confidentiality obligations)
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Where required by law or regulatory authorities
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To detect, prevent, or investigate fraud or security issues
Trade Winds may also share aggregated, non-identifiable data for analytical purposes.
5. Electronic Communications
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By using this Website, you consent to receiving communications electronically where required. Such communications satisfy any legal requirement for written communication.
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6. Security of Information
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Trade Winds takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.
7. Access and Correction
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You may request access to personal information held about you and request corrections where such information is inaccurate or incomplete, subject to applicable law.
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8. Data Protection Compliance
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Personal information is processed in accordance with applicable South African data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).
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9. Retention of Information
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Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:
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fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
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comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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resolve disputes and enforce agreements
10. Third-Party Links
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The Website may contain links to external websites. Trade Winds is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.
11. Changes to this Policy
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Trade Winds may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this Website with a revised “Last Updated” date.
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12. Contact Information
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If you have any questions or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Trade Winds (Pty) Ltd
Email: hello@tradewinds247.co.za
Website: www.tradewinds247.co.za