Sway Funded, LTD (referred to as the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) has formulated this privacy notice to elucidate our procedures for collecting and processing data. Your use of our Services implies your acknowledgment and consent to our policies and protocols concerning personal information. For any queries or apprehensions, you can contact us at support@swayfunded.com. If you disagree with our policies, we kindly request that you abstain from using our Services.
We collect personal information from you on a voluntary basis when you register on our Services, express interest in learning about us or our products/services, engage in activities on the Services, or reach out to us.
The personal information we gather is determined by your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products/features you utilize. This may encompass:
1. Names
2. Government-issued identification documents (such as passports and driver’s licenses)
3. Phone numbers
4. Email addresses
5. Physical addresses
6. Billing addresses
We refrain from collecting sensitive data, such as social security numbers or any information unnecessary for the Company’s business operations.
For any purchases, we may collect the necessary data to facilitate your payment, including the payment instrument number and security code associated with your payment method. The storage of all payment information is managed by our payment processors, and you can refer to their respective privacy notices on their websites.
It is of utmost importance that the personal information you provide us is accurate, complete, and current. If there are any changes to your personal information, it is your responsibility to inform us.
During your visit, use, or navigation of our Services, certain information is automatically gathered by us. This information, while not disclosing your specific identity (e.g., name or contact details), may include device and usage data such as IP address, browser and device specifications, operating system, language preferences, source URLs, device name, country, location, usage details of our Services, and other technical particulars. This information is primarily utilized for ensuring the security and functionality of our Services, as well as for internal analysis and reporting purposes.
Similar to other businesses, we employ cookies and similar technologies to gather information. We Collect Information: Log and Usage Data - This pertains to information related to service, diagnostics, usage, and performance, automatically collected by our servers when you access or use our Services. This data, stored in log files, may encompass details such as your IP address, device information, browser type and settings, and information about your activities within the Services (such as timestamps of usage, pages/files viewed, searches conducted, and other actions like feature usage), as well as device event information (such as system activity, error reports, and hardware configurations), based on your interactions with us.
We engage in the processing of your personal information for various purposes, depending on your interactions with our Services. These purposes encompass facilitating account creation and authentication, as well as identifying and preventing fraudulent activities. Additionally, we may utilize your information to solicit feedback and communicate with you regarding your utilization of our Services. Processing of your information may also be undertaken when it is necessary to safeguard vital interests, such as preventing harm.
We undertake the processing of your personal data only when it is deemed necessary and is supported by valid legal justifications. These justifications may include obtaining your consent, complying with laws, providing services, fulfilling contractual obligations, protecting your rights, or serving our legitimate business interests, as outlined in our Terms & Conditions. This processing also serves to safeguard the Company against fraud.
For users located in the EU or UK, compliance with GDPR and UK GDPR requires us to specify the legal grounds for processing your personal data. Accordingly, we process your information based on the following legal grounds:
We may process your information if you have granted us consent to use your personal information for a specific purpose. You retain the right to revoke your consent at any time, and you can do so by reaching out to us through the contact form or sending an email to support@swayfunded.com.
Your information may be utilized for our legitimate business interests, provided that these interests do not take precedence over your basic rights and freedoms, as outlined in our Terms & Conditions. This usage is also aimed at protecting the Company against fraudulent activities.
We may manage your information to meet our legal obligations, which may involve collaboration with law enforcement or regulatory bodies, safeguarding our legal rights, or presenting your information as evidence in relevant legal proceedings.
Processing of your information may occur if it is essential to safeguard your vital interests or those of others, particularly in emergency situations where safety is at risk.
For residents in Canada, this section is applicable. We can process your information only if you have expressly consented for a specific purpose or if it can be reasonably assumed from the circumstances (implied consent). However, you retain the right to revoke this consent at any time.
In exceptional cases permitted by law, we may process your information without your consent, such as:
1. In cases where obtaining consent promptly is impractical but is in an individual’s best interests.
2. For the purpose of fraud investigation and prevention.
3. When required for specific conditions related to commercial transactions.
4. In situations where information is included in a witness statement for the evaluation and settlement of insurance claims.
5. For the identification of injured, ill, or deceased individuals and communication with next of kin.
6. When there are reasonable grounds to believe an individual has been or may be a victim of financial abuse.
7. When collection and use with consent would compromise information availability or accuracy and collection is necessary for breach of agreement or violation investigation.
8. When disclosure is mandated by law, such as through a subpoena or court order.
9. When information is created in the course of employment, business, or profession and aligns with the original purpose of the information.
10. When the sole purpose is for journalism, art, or literature.
11. When information is publicly available and required by law.
Your personal information may be shared under the following circumstances:
1. Business Transfers: During negotiations or the completion of a merger, sale of assets, financing, or acquisition involving our company or a part thereof, your information may be shared or transferred to another company.
2. Working with Vendors: To deliver the Services, the Company collaborates with various third-parties, and your personal information may be shared to ensure adherence to the Company’s Terms & Conditions and to prevent fraud or manipulation involving the Company or third-parties.
3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies: The utilization of cookies and other tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) may enable the access or storage of information. Detailed information on our usage of these technologies and options to decline certain cookies can be found in our Cookie Notice.
We employ various tracking methods such as Google AdWords, Meta Advertising, and Google Analytics to collect and store data on user interactions with our websites.
We retain your personal information only for the duration necessary or as permitted by law, which includes reasons such as tax, accounting, or other legal obligations.
Once our business no longer requires the information, we will either delete or anonymize your personal data. If deletion is not immediately possible, we will securely store it and limit access until it can be securely deleted.
We have implemented necessary and reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard the personal information in our possession. However, it is important to note that the Internet and information storage technology are not infallible, and as such, we cannot guarantee that your information will remain inaccessible, unaltered, or free from unauthorized access by third parties.
While we make every effort to safeguard your personal information, it remains your responsibility to ensure the security of the information you transmit through our Services. It is advisable to exercise caution when utilizing the Services and only do so in a secure environment.
We do not deliberately collect information from or target individuals under the age of 18. By utilizing our services, you confirm that you are 18 years old or older, or the parent/guardian of a minor using the services with your consent.
If, at any point, we identify any personal information from minors, we will promptly disable their account and expunge the data from our records. Should you become aware of any information collected from minors, please reach out to us at support@swayfunded.com.
In regions governed by applicable data protection laws, such as the EEA, UK, and Canada, you hold specific rights, including:
(i) Requesting access to and a copy of your personal information.
(ii) Seeking correction or deletion of your information.
(iii) Restricting the processing of your personal information and, if applicable, data portability.
(iv) Objecting to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
If you wish to exercise these rights, please get in touch with us. If you reside in the European Economic Area or the UK and believe that your personal information is mishandled, you can lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Find their contact details at: https://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/bodies/authorities/index_en.htm.
For individuals in Switzerland, information on data protection authorities can be found at: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/en/home.html.
If your personal information is processed based on your consent, whether expressed or implied in accordance with relevant laws, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
To discontinue receiving our marketing and promotional emails, simply click the unsubscribe link in the emails we send you. This action will remove you from our marketing lists. Note that non-marketing communications, such as service-related updates, account administration, and responses to your service requests, may still be sent.
To review the information in your account, log into your profile. For updates or closure of account information, please contact us using the provided contact details.
Upon your request, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases. Nevertheless, certain data may be retained in our records for purposes such as fraud prevention, issue resolution, investigations, enforcement of legal terms, and compliance with legal requirements.
Typically, web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. While you can choose to remove or reject cookies, be aware that doing so may affect certain features or services within our platform. To opt out of interest-based ads presented by advertisers on our Services, visit https://youradchoices.com/control.
For inquiries or comments regarding privacy matters, please email us at support@swayfunded.com.
Many web browsers, mobile operating systems, and apps come equipped with a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature, indicating your preference to avoid monitoring and collection of your online browsing activities. However, as there is currently no universally agreed-upon technology standard for DNT, we do not presently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism expressing your preference not to be tracked. If a future standard for online tracking is established, we will update this privacy notice and keep you informed.
If you are a California resident, distinct rights apply to you. Although the Company does not actively seek or accept individuals under 18 years of age, if you are a minor under 18 with a registered account, you have the right to request the removal of undesirable data from your account.
To initiate this request, please contact us via email at support@swayfunded.com, including your email address and a statement confirming your California residency. We will take measures to ensure that the data is not publicly displayed on our services. However, it's important to note that complete deletion may not be feasible from all of our systems, including backups, etc.
According to the California Code of Regulations, a 'resident' is defined as: (1) any individual present in California for purposes other than temporary or transitory, and (2) any individual with a permanent home in California but temporarily outside the state for a transitory purpose. Those not meeting the definition of 'resident' are termed 'non-residents.' If you fall under the category of 'resident,' specific rights and obligations apply to your personal information.
For additional insights into our data collection and sharing processes, please consult our privacy notice. For communication with us, you can send an email to support@swayfunded.com, visit www.swayfunded.com, or locate contact information at the bottom of this document. If you opt to use an authorized agent for opting out, please be aware that we may reject the request if the agent cannot provide proper proof of their authorization to act on your behalf.
Will Your Information Be Shared with Others? Your personal information may be shared with our service providers, as per the terms outlined in our contractual agreements with them. These service providers are profit-driven entities processing information on our behalf, adhering to the stringent privacy standards mandated by the CCPA.
We might utilize your personal information for internal business purposes, such as technological advancement and demonstration research, without being considered as 'selling' your personal information.
In the preceding 12 months, the Company has not disclosed, sold, or shared any personal information with third parties for business or commercial purposes. There are no plans to sell or share personal information about website visitors, users, or other consumers in the future.
Deletion Request: You retain the right to request the deletion of your personal information. We commit to fulfilling your request, with certain legal exceptions in place, such as (but not limited to) situations where another consumer is exercising their right to free speech, when compliance with a legal requirement is mandatory, or when processing is necessary to prevent illegal activities.
Request to Know: You possess the right to know:
Whether we collect and utilize your personal information,
The types of personal information we collect,
The reasons behind the collection of personal information,
Whether we sell or share personal information with third parties,
The types of personal information that have been sold, shared, or disclosed for business purposes,
The third parties to whom the personal information was sold, shared, or disclosed for business purposes,
The purpose of collecting, selling, or sharing personal information,
The specific personal information we have collected about you.
By law, we are not compelled to provide or remove consumer information that has been de-identified in response to a consumer’s request, or to re-identify individual data to verify a consumer’s request.
We commit to refraining from discrimination if you choose to exercise your privacy rights.
You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information,
and we do not handle consumers’ sensitive personal information.
In order to validate your identity upon receiving your request, we may need to confirm that you are the individual whose information is in our records. This verification process may necessitate the solicitation of additional information from you, aligning with the details we already possess.
Depending on the nature of your request, we may seek specific information for verification or initiate contact using a previously provided communication method, such as phone or email. Other verification methods may be employed as per the circumstances.
The personal information furnished in your request will exclusively be utilized for the purpose of verifying your identity and confirming your authority to make the request. We strive to minimize the necessity for requesting additional information for verification. However, if our existing information proves inadequate for identity verification, we may request additional details for both identity verification and security and fraud prevention. Once the verification process concludes, any supplementary information you provided will be promptly deleted.
You retain the right to oppose the processing of your personal information. Furthermore, you have the right to request correction of inaccurate or outdated personal data or to seek limitations on processing.
You have the option to designate an authorized agent to submit a request under the CCPA on your behalf. However, the request may be declined if the authorized agent fails to furnish evidence of their authorization to act on your behalf.
If you wish to prevent your personal information from being sold or shared with third parties in the future, you can make an opt-out request. We commit to responding to your opt-out request within 15 days from the date of receipt.
To exercise these rights, get in touch with us through support@swayfunded.com, visit www.swayfunded.com, or refer to the details provided at the bottom of this document. We encourage you to reach out if you have concerns about how we handle your data.
Notice Updates: This privacy notice may undergo periodic revisions, with the updated version indicated by a new 'Revised' date. The changes take effect immediately upon release. Significant modifications may be communicated through a prominent notice or notification to you. It is advisable to regularly review this privacy notice to stay informed about how we protect your information.
How To Reach Us Regarding This Notice? For questions or comments concerning this notice, you can contact us via email at support@swayfunded.com.
How To Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect From You: Depending on your country's laws, you may have the right to access, modify, or delete the personal information we have collected from you. To initiate such requests, please email your request to support@swayfunded.com.