Privacy Policy

Introduction

FinTech Nexus ("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 visit our website fintechnexus.co.uk (the "Site") or use our educational services.

We adhere to the principles of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

This policy applies to information we collect:

• On this website;
• Through email, text, and other electronic communications between you and this website;
• When you interact with our advertising on third-party websites and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

When you visit our Site or use our contact forms, we may collect personal information that identifies you as an individual, including:

• Contact information (such as name, email address, telephone number)
• Communication preferences
• Information you provide when contacting us or submitting inquiries

Usage Data

We may automatically collect certain information about how you interact with our Site, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages you visit on our Site and time spent on those pages
• Referring website addresses
• Other diagnostic data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Please see our Cookie Policy for more information about the types of cookies we use and how to manage your cookie preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our educational content and services
• Responding to your inquiries and contact requests
• Improving our website and educational materials
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Sending you administrative information
• Protecting against unauthorized access or illegal activity
• Complying with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you have explicitly agreed to the processing of your personal data
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided those interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms
• Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you
• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with our legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information where required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

With Your Consent

We may share your information in any other circumstances where we have your explicit consent.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to maintain the security of your personal information and protect it against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal information.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within one month.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

When we transfer personal information outside the UK, we ensure a similar degree of protection is afforded to it by implementing appropriate safeguards, including:

• Transferring to countries that have been deemed to provide an adequate level of protection for personal data by the UK government
• Using specific contracts approved by the UK government that give personal data the same protection it has in the UK

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: