Privacy Policy

We (“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 website Hibernia Bitwise (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 the use and processing of your personal data. That’s why we created this website. To achieve this, we apply a range of methods and procedures to provide you with clear, relevant information on how personal data is used.

If we determine that you need specific details, we'll provide them at the appropriate date and time.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have and to provide any clarifications you need regarding any legal limitations. We can be reached by email at: info@hibernia-bitwise.com

  • We will use personal data solely for the purposes outlined in this policy.

We may process Personal Data for various purposes, including providing the website and connecting you with third-party trading platforms (the 'Services'), enhancing the site, protecting our rights and interests, maintaining and providing the Services, meeting legal or regulatory obligations, and conducting administrative and business activities that facilitate the delivery and use of the Services.

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

  • To access essential tools that help you exercise your rights regarding personal data:

To enable you to exercise your rights, we have robust processes in place. Contact us at any time to request access to your personal data. We can correct or delete it, stop using it for specific or general purposes, and transfer it to you or a third party. We will do our best to accommodate your requests.

  • Protect your personal data:

Although we cannot promise absolute security of your personal data, we are committed to continually applying a range of measures and safeguards to ensure your personal data remains protected.

Our privacy and security policy is comprehensive.

1. The Scope?

This policy explains the types of personal data the company collects about individuals, and how it processes it, shares it with third parties, and protects it.

This Policy concerns information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person. A natural person is identifiable if they can be identified directly, or through a combination of additional information we hold or can access.

The Policy defines “processing” as any activity that involves the use or collection of personal data. It includes the management, structuring, and storage of personal data.

Our services are intended for a general audience and are not designed for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or retain information from anyone under 18, nor do we knowingly permit such individuals to use our services. If we become aware that we hold any information about a child, we will remove it from our systems as quickly as we can.

2. What personal data do we hold about you?

When you access our services or channels, or visit our website, we collect personal data. We may request your personal data in certain circumstances. We also collect personal data by analysing how our services and channels are used, or by receiving information from our third‑party partners.

3. Whether you are required to provide personal information to the company and the consequences.

You are not obliged to provide us with any personal data. However, in certain circumstances we may need some personal data. Without it, we may be unable to provide our services or users may be unable to access the website.

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

This includes details from your online activity log, traffic data (including IP address and the date and time of access), the language you use, software crash logs, the browser type, and information about the device you use. 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 enable trade: this may include your full name, address, phone number and email address.

5. The legal basis and the reasons for processing personal data

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

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

  • You have provided your consent for the processing of your personal data for one or more purposes. This applies when you submit personal information through the website so we can share this information with a third-party trading platform.
  • The Company or a third party may need to process data to pursue their 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 more details about the processing required to safeguard legitimate interests.

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

Scope
Legal basis

To share your personal information with third parties, at your request, to access digital trading

If you request it, we may ask for your personal data so we can forward it to third-party companies.

You have consented to the processing of your personal data for one or more purposes.

To respond to your requests, questions, or concerns, we need personal data to assist with any queries you may have about our services.

Processing is necessary for the company’s legitimate interests or those of a third party.

To comply with legal, administrative, judicial, and regulatory obligations, personal data is processed to fulfil statutory and compliance requirements.

Processing is necessary to ensure we comply with legal obligations.

To enhance our Services, we may use Personal Data. This includes, among other things, crash or malfunction reports that we collect in relation to the Services.

Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the company or those of a third party.

To Prevent Fraud and Misuse of Our Services

Processing is necessary for the company’s legitimate interests or those of a third party.

To carry out and manage activities aligned with our service requirements, including back-office operations, business development, strategic decision-making, oversight processes, and related functions.

Processing is necessary for the company’s legitimate interests or those of a third party.

To conduct analyses, such as statistical analyses, to inform decisions on a range of issues, we employ a variety of different analytical techniques.

Processing is necessary for the company’s legitimate interests or those of a third party.

To protect our assets, rights, and interests, as well as those of third parties, we have implemented appropriate measures to establish and defend legal claims. We may process Personal Data to safeguard our rights, interests, and assets, or those of third parties, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, agreements, and any relevant terms, conditions, or policies.

Processing is necessary for the company’s legitimate interests or those of a third party.

6. Transfer of Personal Data to Third Parties

The company may also share personal data with third-party service providers, including hosting and storage partners, processors of IP address data, and user experience analytics providers.

You may also ask us to share specific personal data about you with third-party trading platforms. In these cases, we will provide the personal data you have given us to those third-party platforms. Their use of your personal data is governed by their privacy policies. Your personal data may be shared with multiple trading platforms.

The Company may share personal data with affiliates, other related entities or business partners. This may provide the Company with the resources necessary to enhance and improve the products and services it offers to its customers.

In the event there is a need to safeguard the rights of third parties or assets, The Company may disclose personal data to regulatory, local, or other competent authorities.

We may also share personal data about you with potential investors or buyers, or with lenders to the company or any other company in our group, if such a transaction occurs (including the transfer or sale of assets belonging to the company or any other group company), or as part of any merger, restructuring, consolidation, or bankruptcy of the company or any other business within the group.

7. Cookies and third-party services

Third-party services, such as advertising partners or analytics providers, may be used on our website. These providers may also use cookies or other technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit or use our website. They collect information about your preferences and browsing behaviour to enhance your experience, remember your settings, and tailor products and services you may find relevant. Cookies are also used for statistical and analytical purposes.

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

Types of cookies:

We may use them according to their purpose:

Type of cookie

Cookies are strictly necessary

Scope

These cookies are necessary for you to be able to access the features you’ve requested and to navigate our website. Cookies are used to provide the information, products, and services that you have asked us for.

They are necessary for your device to download and stream data. This allows you to move around the website, use its features, and return to pages you’ve visited before.

Additional Information

Cookies may collect personal data, including your username and most recent login date, to verify that you are logged in to the website.

They are deleted when you close your web browser (session cookies).

Type of cookie

Functionality cookies

Scope

Cookies help us recognise you each time you visit our site and allow us to save your settings and preferences.

Additional Information

They persist until their expiry date and remain stored even after the browser is closed.

Type of cookie

Cookies for performance

Scope

We use cookies to collect statistical data on site performance and to help improve it. They also allow us to analyse how our website is used.

Additional Information

Cookies store only anonymous data that is not associated with any identified or identifiable natural person.

Some cookies can be removed when you close your browser. Other cookies remain valid indefinitely.

Cookies are blocked or removed

To block or delete cookies, adjust your browser settings. Below are links to guides for several of the most popular browsers.

  • firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Google Chrome
  • safari

However, please note that some or all of the website's functions and features may not work as expected if this occurs.

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 periods as permitted by applicable laws, regulations, policies, and orders.

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

We regularly review the Personal Data we hold to ensure it is no longer needed.

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

Your personal information may be transferred to other countries, for example to a 'third country' (a country other than the one where you reside), or to international organisations or jurisdictions outside your home country, as permitted by law. The Company takes all necessary measures and safeguards to protect the personal data you provide and to ensure that data subjects can exercise their rights and obtain access to effective legal remedies.

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

  • Transfer to a third country or an international organisation that the European Commission has decided 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 carried out pursuant to a legally binding, enforceable agreement between public bodies or authorities 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 are available on the European Commission’s website 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 us at info@wealthwaydigital.uk

10. Personal Data Security

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

We cannot guarantee or warrant that the security of your personal data will be maintained without error. We are not responsible for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or disclosure of personal data. This includes, but is not limited to, any disclosure resulting from transmission errors, unauthorised access by a third party, or any other cause beyond our control.

If we are legally required, or otherwise compelled beyond our control, we may need to disclose your personal data to third parties, including public authorities. In these circumstances, we cannot control the measures those third parties use to 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 send to us via the Internet.

11. Hyperlinks to websites owned by third parties

This website may contain links to third-party websites and applications. These sites and apps are not under the company's control. We are not responsible for the collection or processing of personal data by these websites or apps. This Policy does not apply to activities carried out through such sites or apps.

When you visit any third-party websites or apps, we recommend that you carefully review their privacy policies prior to deciding whether to access or use them. We also suggest that you submit any personal data directly to them.

12. Changes to this Policy

This policy may be updated or amended at any time. If we make changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website. Where we implement material changes, we will also endeavour to inform you through the methods we consider appropriate, and we will publish an announcement on our website. Unless stated otherwise, any amendments will take effect following the publication of the revised policy.

13. Your rights in relation to your personal data

You are entitled to ask us to verify the accuracy of the personal data we collect about you, to correct any errors, and to delete any personal data we do not require. You may also restrict the scope and types of processing of your personal information.

If you are a resident of the EEA, please refer to this page:

You have these rights in respect of the personal data you provide to us. To exercise your rights, please send an email to the address below.

Access rights

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

The Company will provide an electronic copy of the personal data currently being processed and may charge a reasonable fee for any additional copies. If requested, the data will be made available electronically

The right to access personal data must not infringe the rights and freedoms of others. If a request would adversely affect another individual’s rights or freedoms, the organisation may refuse to comply or limit its ability to fulfil the request.

Right to rectification

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

Right to Erasure

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

This right does not apply if the processing is necessary (a) to comply with a legal obligation imposed under European Union or Member State law; or (b) to establish, exercise, or defend legal rights.

Processing restrictions

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

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

Your Right to Data Portability

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

You are entitled to request that your personal data be transferred directly from the company to another controller, where technically feasible in practice. Your rights under the right to erasure are not affected or limited by exercising your right to data portability. The right to data portability does not infringe upon the rights or freedoms of any other person.

Right to challenge

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

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

Right to decline consent

You may revoke your consent to our processing of 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 your supervisory authority.

You may lodge an appeal 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.

As described in section 13, laws of the European Union and its Member States may, in certain circumstances, restrict your rights with respect to your personal data.

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 your request and the volume of requests. We will notify you within one month of receiving your request if an extension is required and explain the reasons.

Provided it does not conflict with the provisions of Section 13 of the Act, the information you request under Section 13 will be provided free of charge. If a request is unfounded or excessive, particularly if repeated, we may charge a reasonable fee to cover administrative costs of providing the information or communicating the action taken. We may also decline to act.

If we have any doubts about the identity of the person making the request, the company may request further information.