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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is fundamental to our business. Learn how we protect and handle your personal information.

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Our Privacy Principles

Data Protection

We use industry-leading security measures to protect your information

Transparency

Clear information about what data we collect and how we use it

Your Rights

You have full control over your personal data and privacy settings

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, business address
  • Business Information: Company name, position, industry, business registration details
  • Financial Information: Bank details, financial statements, credit information (for service provision)
  • Communication Records: Records of our correspondence and interactions
  • Identity Verification: Government-issued ID, proof of address, beneficial ownership information

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookies & Similar Technologies: For functionality and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

  • Process and fulfill your trade finance requests
  • Conduct due diligence and compliance checks
  • Provide customer support and account management
  • Process payments and manage transactions

Legal & Compliance

  • Comply with anti-money laundering regulations
  • Meet know-your-customer (KYC) requirements
  • Prevent fraud and financial crime
  • Respond to legal requests and investigations

Communication

  • Send transactional communications
  • Provide market updates and insights
  • Notify you of important changes
  • Respond to your inquiries

Improvement

  • Analyze website usage and performance
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Develop new products and features
  • Conduct market research

3. Information Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information.

We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Banking Partners

We share necessary information with our banking partners (HSBC, Deutsche Bank, etc.) to process your trade finance instruments. This is essential for service delivery and subject to strict confidentiality agreements.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers for IT support, compliance checks, payment processing, and customer support. All providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

4. Data Security

Technical Safeguards

  • 256-bit SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Advanced firewall protection
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Encrypted data storage

Operational Safeguards

  • Access controls and user authentication
  • Regular staff training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures
  • Regular backups and disaster recovery
  • Vendor security assessments

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the following rights:

Access & Portability

  • Request a copy of your personal data
  • Receive data in a portable format
  • Transfer data to another service provider

Control & Correction

  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict processing of your data

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality, security, and user authentication. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience. You can opt out of these through your browser settings.

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance. You can control these through our cookie preference center.

7. International Data Transfers

As a global trade finance provider, we may transfer your personal data to countries outside your jurisdiction, including:

  • Islands: Our primary operational hub with robust data protection laws
  • European Union: For GDPR compliance and EU banking partnerships
  • United States: For technology services and banking relationships
  • Other jurisdictions: Where necessary for trade finance transactions

All international transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions.

8. Contact Information

Data Protection Officer

Contact Methods

contact@globalfinanceguarantee.com
+447458114948
GlobalFinanceGuarantee Ltd.
Coutts House, PO Box 707, West Bay Road
Georgetown
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Response Times

  • Privacy inquiries: 1-2 business days
  • Data access requests: Up to 30 days
  • Data deletion requests: Up to 30 days
  • Urgent matters: Within 24 hours

This privacy policy was last updated on January 1, 2025. We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice.