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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly: name, email, phone, address, date of birth, government ID documents, and payment details required for KYC/AML compliance under the USA PATRIOT Act. We also automatically collect device information, IP address, browser type, and usage logs for security and fraud prevention.

2. How We Use Your Information

To create and secure your account; verify your identity; process deposits, withdrawals, and commissions; send transactional and security emails via encrypted SMTP; comply with legal and regulatory obligations; prevent fraud; and improve platform security. We do not sell your personal data.

3. Information Sharing

We share information only with: regulated banking and payment partners to process transactions; identity-verification providers for KYC; lawfully authorized government agencies when required by subpoena, court order, or BSA/AML reporting obligations; and auditors under confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security

We protect data with TLS encryption in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, mandatory two-factor authentication for withdrawals, role-based admin access controls, session token blacklisting on logout, CSRF protection on all forms, and routine security audits. Access to KYC documents is restricted to authorized compliance personnel.

5. Data Retention

Account and transaction records are retained for at least five (5) years after account closure as required by FinCEN regulations. KYC documents are retained for the life of the account plus five years. You may request deletion of data not required for legal compliance.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, export, or delete your personal data, and to opt out of non-essential communications. Transactional and security emails (login alerts, withdrawal confirmations) are required for account safety and cannot be disabled.

7. Cookies

We use strictly necessary session cookies for authentication and security. These cannot be disabled without breaking the service. We do not use third-party advertising trackers.

8. Contact

Privacy questions or data requests: Contact the Patriot Desk · admin@patriotdigitaltrust.com